Each year we see a number of talented but unpolished prospects make the necessary adjustments to fuel a breakout season. Here's an early look at some candidates who are worth monitoring as the season progresses.
Andrew Cashner stepped into the rotation spot that was vacated when Tyson Ross landed on the DL. The Padres also called up Robbie Erlin, and he will pitch out of the bullpen for now.
It's still a bit early to interpret early-season performance, but that doesn't mean we can't generate some interesting lists. This week: skills gainers.
If we can improve our looking glass via Reliability metrics, owners should be able to benefit from improved roster selection. This article examines incorporating 2013 BaseballHQ.com playing time projections into the Experience metric.
Each year we see a number of talented but unpolished prospects make the necessary adjustments to fuel a breakout season. Here's an early look at some candidates who are worth monitoring as the season progresses.
Andrew Cashner stepped into the rotation spot that was vacated when Tyson Ross landed on the DL. The Padres also called up Robbie Erlin, and he will pitch out of the bullpen for now.
It's still a bit early to interpret early-season performance, but that doesn't mean we can't generate some interesting lists. This week: skills gainers.
If we can improve our looking glass via Reliability metrics, owners should be able to benefit from improved roster selection. This article examines incorporating 2013 BaseballHQ.com playing time projections into the Experience metric.