Lance Berkman doealt with knee issues last year with the Cardinals. Can he stay on the field and do well now that he's in a hitter's park in the American League? Plus David Price, Kyle Seager, Ernesto Frieri, Franklin Gutierrez.
Matt Wieters has been a reliable upper-tier catcher for the past two seasons, but is he finally ready to make the leap we've been expecting? Plus David Ortiz, Andy Pettitte, J.P. Arencibia and Joaquin Benoit.
Jeff Samardzija became a rotation mainstay last season. But will he continue to be the Cubs' ace? Plus Andre Ethier, Lucas Duda, Wandy Rodriguez and Brandon Crawford.
After a breakout 2011, Alex Gordon’s 2012 was a disappointment, particularly in the power department. Can the good times will return in 2013? Plus Brett Myers, Kelly Johnson, Kevin Correia and Alexi Casilla.
Recent talk about Pablo Sandoval has centered around his health, rather than his skills. Plus Trevor Cahill, Josh Beckett, Steve Cishek and Collin Cowgill.
Yoenis Cespedes came through in his first big-league season. But was it a plateau or a stepping stone? Plus Jose Altuve, Casey Janssen, Stephen Drew and Alexi Ogando.
Michael Cuddyer's .260-16-58 debut in Colorado seems like a significant step back, though he racked up those numbers in just over half a season. Plus Casey Kotchman, Marco Estrada, Scott Hairston and Clayton Richard.
By signing Josh Hamilton (OF, LAA) in the offseason, the Angels added another ex-MVP to their already potent lineup. Plus Jame Shields, Alex Avila, Luis Mendoza and Lyle Overbay.
Dustin Pedroia's scorching second half has us thinking a return to MVP form could be within reach, as long as he's healthy. Also, Kipnis, Wilhemsen, Kendrick.
Lance Berkman doealt with knee issues last year with the Cardinals. Can he stay on the field and do well now that he's in a hitter's park in the American League? Plus David Price, Kyle Seager, Ernesto Frieri, Franklin Gutierrez.
Matt Wieters has been a reliable upper-tier catcher for the past two seasons, but is he finally ready to make the leap we've been expecting? Plus David Ortiz, Andy Pettitte, J.P. Arencibia and Joaquin Benoit.
Jeff Samardzija became a rotation mainstay last season. But will he continue to be the Cubs' ace? Plus Andre Ethier, Lucas Duda, Wandy Rodriguez and Brandon Crawford.
After a breakout 2011, Alex Gordon’s 2012 was a disappointment, particularly in the power department. Can the good times will return in 2013? Plus Brett Myers, Kelly Johnson, Kevin Correia and Alexi Casilla.
Recent talk about Pablo Sandoval has centered around his health, rather than his skills. Plus Trevor Cahill, Josh Beckett, Steve Cishek and Collin Cowgill.
Yoenis Cespedes came through in his first big-league season. But was it a plateau or a stepping stone? Plus Jose Altuve, Casey Janssen, Stephen Drew and Alexi Ogando.
Michael Cuddyer's .260-16-58 debut in Colorado seems like a significant step back, though he racked up those numbers in just over half a season. Plus Casey Kotchman, Marco Estrada, Scott Hairston and Clayton Richard.
By signing Josh Hamilton (OF, LAA) in the offseason, the Angels added another ex-MVP to their already potent lineup. Plus Jame Shields, Alex Avila, Luis Mendoza and Lyle Overbay.
Dustin Pedroia's scorching second half has us thinking a return to MVP form could be within reach, as long as he's healthy. Also, Kipnis, Wilhemsen, Kendrick.