TEX's day-to-day rotation may not improve much until Yu Darvish returns. This and some tea-leaves reading from the other AL West Opening Day rosters.

Jonathan Villar begins 2014 as HOU's starting SS, where his plus speed makes him a 30+ SB threat. But fantasy owners should also consider Villar's shortcomings, and have a backup plan ready.

Barring an injury, Billy Burns won't crack the A's Opening Day roster. But's a likely call-up at some point in 2014, and when he plays, he'll run.

Tyler Skaggs' early performance has brightened his outlook. He and others featured here create interesting speculations for re-loaders.

Entering 2014 with a woefully shallow and inexperienced rotation, LAA will lean heavily on a bullpen that looks to improve with the addition of ex-Indian Joe Smith, among others.

The SEA rotation started out hurting, but the prognosis has deteriorated in March. Both Taijuan Walker and Hishashi Iwakuma are now questionable for April, with Brandon Maurer the early beneficiary.

LA's immediate and long-term middle infield questions have suddenly made Dee Gordon's move to 2B worth watching. He's one of a few speculative keeper names to monitor in March.

Jonathan Singleton still looks like the HOU 1B in the 2H, but that job is up for grabs heading into March. This and other notes as the first spring training games commence.

Danny Farquhar was lights-out as a rookie closing for SEA in the 2H of 2013. He won't begin 2014 with the same role, but Farquhar and the other names here shouldn't be overlooked.

Some already shaky AL West pitching staffs are being hit with new injuries even before the first pre-season pitch.

Michael Wacha may not be as dominant as he was over the final months of 2013. But he's plenty good enough to be one of our three-year horizon SP profit picks.