Brett Lawrie failed to live up to expectations in 2012, but did he make gains that could indicate a breakout in 2013? Plus Colby Rasmus, Brett Wallace, Miguel Gonzalez and Jemile Weeks.
Johnny Cueto fell a game short of a 20-win season, but that was the only disappointment for the 27-year-old in 2012. Plus Huston Street, Yadier Molina, Chris Nelson and Jonathan Lucroy.
With a 38-13 record and sub-3.00 ERA, Jered Weaver is pretty much a lock to remain a Cy Young contender, right? Plus Shane Victorino, Jon Lester, Brandon Moss and Grant Balfour.
With a managed workload, J.J. Putz has returned to become a very good closer option. Plus Freddie Freeman, Wade Miley, Jimmy Rollins and Sean Marshall.
Most sleeper lists are full of "next big thing" prospects and edgy breakout candidates, but more often than not the best values are familiar names. A look at some boring yet bullish sleepers.
When Paul Konerko's home run total dropped in 2008, it looked like age-related decline. He fooled us once, but was last year finally the beginning of the end? Also, Buchholz, Perez, Bonifacio, Lind.
Brett Lawrie failed to live up to expectations in 2012, but did he make gains that could indicate a breakout in 2013? Plus Colby Rasmus, Brett Wallace, Miguel Gonzalez and Jemile Weeks.
Johnny Cueto fell a game short of a 20-win season, but that was the only disappointment for the 27-year-old in 2012. Plus Huston Street, Yadier Molina, Chris Nelson and Jonathan Lucroy.
With a 38-13 record and sub-3.00 ERA, Jered Weaver is pretty much a lock to remain a Cy Young contender, right? Plus Shane Victorino, Jon Lester, Brandon Moss and Grant Balfour.
With a managed workload, J.J. Putz has returned to become a very good closer option. Plus Freddie Freeman, Wade Miley, Jimmy Rollins and Sean Marshall.
Most sleeper lists are full of "next big thing" prospects and edgy breakout candidates, but more often than not the best values are familiar names. A look at some boring yet bullish sleepers.
When Paul Konerko's home run total dropped in 2008, it looked like age-related decline. He fooled us once, but was last year finally the beginning of the end? Also, Buchholz, Perez, Bonifacio, Lind.