... the primary AL West contenders are giving off warning signs and even some alarming signals, particularly closer Sam Dyson in TEX. We warned of this possibility back in March.

From the OAK and LA bullpens to the HOU, TEX and SEA rotations, there's plenty of Opening Day uncertainty on AL West pitching staffs.

On Opening Day, some of you aren't playing for 2017, but are instead looking for readily-available 2018 value. After sliding down most top prospect polls, Dominic Smith is one of several targets on our list.

LAA's sketchy rotation looks more like a relay team, with plenty of names that will likely get starting opportunities at some point. Deshields' big spring with TEX, an uneventful HOU camp, and more...

As Opening Day nears, rotation issues are becoming apparent, and Yovani Gallardo may not be the only problem in SEA. We look at TEX and HOU SP questions, and more.

Big springs from A.J. Reed and Colin Moran are likely for naught early on, thanks to restocked offensive depth in HOU. A look at OAK's longer term 1B situation, the Rangers OF, and more.

Closer questions are already surfacing in Oakland and Anaheim, and the long-term situations in TEX, HOU and SEA aren't exactly on lockdown. Our trip around the AL West.

Following a busy off-season now into spring training, the immediate futures of some spring training NRIs like LA's Cody Bellinger may be brighter than we're projecting...

Ex-Padres Tyson Ross and Andrew Cashner could help the back of the TEX rotation, but durability questions abound. The Brian McCann fallout in HOU, LF battle in Anaheim, 1B in SEA and more...

If you're in need of a reset/rebuild or are The New Guy inheriting a roster that should be condemned, these general guidelines are for you.

We examine the longer-term outlooks and contingencies of new outfields in HOU, OAK and SEA, Luis Valbuena's (pictured) move from HOU to Anaheim, and Mike Napoli's return to TEX...