Jung-ho Kang enjoyed a power surge in an injury-shortened 2016 campaign, blasting 21 HR in just 318 AB. What can we expect in 2017? Plus Jay Bruce, Alex Wood, Domingo Santana, and Jerad Eickhoff.

The Phillies will have an open competition for the closer job. Might Hector Neris have the edge? We'll also examine the 2B situation in ATL, starting rotation in MIA, NYM 3B and the closer gig in WAS.

The Braves have used a franchise record 16 different starting pitchers in 2016. How might the ATL pitching staff look in 2017? We'll also examine the pitching staffs across the rest of the NL East with an eye toward potential offseason changes and the 2017 season.

Freddie Freeman's more aggressive approach seems to suit him, with a new career high in HR while maintaining a near-.300 BA. Could things get even better in 2017? What's behind Jake Arrieta's 2H struggles? Plus, Jose Reyes, Tom Koehler and Scott Schebler.

Yasmani Grandal batted just .185 with 8 HR in the 1H, but he has rebounded in a major way with a .289 BA and 16 HR in the 2H. Could he make a run at 30+ HR in 2017? Plus, Dee Gordon, Aroldis Chapman, Ender Inciarte and Chad Kuhl.

The Mets will face some tough decisions this winter, particularly with regard to 2B and the OF. Plus position-players issues for the rest of the division. We'll tackle the pitching staffs next time.

Kris Bryant has followed an exciting rookie season by putting up MVP-caliber numbers in 2016. Can he keep it going? Plus Kenley Jansen, Dan Straily, Curtis Granderson and Alex Dickerson.

With Curtis Granderson and Jay Bruce struggling, might the Mets give Conforto another shot? Plus, a look at ATL 2B/3B, MIA 1B, PHI OF and the starting rotation in WAS.

After struggling for the past two seasons, Jean Segura has rebounded with an outstanding 2016 campaign. What's behind the sudden resurgence? Plus, Jon Lester, Marcell Ozuna, Tony Watson and Tommy Pham.

A.J. Ramos returned from a fractured right middle finger, but will he reclaim the closer gig from Fernando Rodney? Plus, notes on the starting rotations in ATL & NYM, the PHI catching situation and more.

After a disappointing 2015 season, Chris Carter is again making a run toward the 40-HR plateau. Is there any hope for his putrid BA? Plus, Matt Moore, Martin Prado, Seung-Hwan Oh and Trea Turner.