Facts & Flukes

Until 2012, Chris Davis never had sustained success at the major league level. Can Davis repeat his recent success? Plus Ervin Santana, Jeff Francoeur, Jeff Niemann and Fernando Martinez.
Feb 27 2013 12:04am
[FREE] Jordan Zimmermann has quietly put up two seasons of ace-ish numbers. Is it for real? Plus Jason Kubel, Mike Minor, Hunter Pence and James McDonald.
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Feb 26 2013 12:05am
Jim Johnson's rise from unsung reliever to MLB saves leader was one of last season's most fascinating storylines. But can he repeat? Also Dayan Viciedo, Trevor Plouffe, Chris Iannetta and Vinnie Pestano.
Feb 25 2013 12:04am
Aaron Hill posted his best all-around season in 2012 with a .300 average, 26 HRs and 14 SBs. As with any player coming off a career year, we wonder is it repeatable? Also Alexi Amarista, Bobby Parnell, Cliff Pennington and Brian McCann.
Feb 21 2013 12:04am
With Alex Rodriguez expected to miss at least the first few months of the season, Kevin Youkilis will see plenty of playing time. Can he overcome his own recent health woes? Plus Ivan Nova, Melky Cabrera, Lucas Harrell and A.J. Pierzynski.
Feb 20 2013 12:05am
Buster Posey has collected a Rookie of the Year and MVP trophy in just three seasons. What's next? Plus Jayson Werth, Jason Grilli, Alfonso Soriano and Henderson Alvarez.
Feb 19 2013 12:05am
The move from arguably the league's softest division (NL West) to arguably its most challenging (AL East) had little effect on Hiroki Kuroda. Can he repeat? Also, Tommy Milone, Nate McLouth, Gordon Beckham and Quintin Berry.
Feb 18 2013 12:05am
Splitting time between outfield and first base, Tyler Colvin recaptured his early-career form. Can it continue? Plus A.J. Ellis, Jonny Venters, Ian Stewart and Sergio Romo.
Feb 14 2013 12:04am
With a new contract extension, is Felix Hernandez worth $175 million over the next seven years? Plus Torii Hunter, Jake Arrieta, Raul Ibanez and Joel Hanrahan.
Feb 13 2013 12:05am
Ballpark factors? Pfft. Let me introduce you to Mat Latos. Plus Miguel Montero, Jon Jay, Scott Feldman and Brandon Belt.
Feb 12 2013 12:05am
[FREE] Conventional wisdom says that at age 33, Mark Teixeira (1B, NYY) is at the beginning of his inevitable decline. Do his BPIs agree? Plus Wil Middlebrooks, Justin Masterson, Jonny Gomes and Scott Diamond.
Feb 11 2013 12:05am
Until 2012, Chris Davis never had sustained success at the major league level. Can Davis repeat his recent success? Plus Ervin Santana, Jeff Francoeur, Jeff Niemann and Fernando Martinez.
Feb 27 2013 12:04am
[FREE] Jordan Zimmermann has quietly put up two seasons of ace-ish numbers. Is it for real? Plus Jason Kubel, Mike Minor, Hunter Pence and James McDonald.
FREE
Feb 26 2013 12:05am
Jim Johnson's rise from unsung reliever to MLB saves leader was one of last season's most fascinating storylines. But can he repeat? Also Dayan Viciedo, Trevor Plouffe, Chris Iannetta and Vinnie Pestano.
Feb 25 2013 12:04am
Aaron Hill posted his best all-around season in 2012 with a .300 average, 26 HRs and 14 SBs. As with any player coming off a career year, we wonder is it repeatable? Also Alexi Amarista, Bobby Parnell, Cliff Pennington and Brian McCann.
Feb 21 2013 12:04am
With Alex Rodriguez expected to miss at least the first few months of the season, Kevin Youkilis will see plenty of playing time. Can he overcome his own recent health woes? Plus Ivan Nova, Melky Cabrera, Lucas Harrell and A.J. Pierzynski.
Feb 20 2013 12:05am
Buster Posey has collected a Rookie of the Year and MVP trophy in just three seasons. What's next? Plus Jayson Werth, Jason Grilli, Alfonso Soriano and Henderson Alvarez.
Feb 19 2013 12:05am
The move from arguably the league's softest division (NL West) to arguably its most challenging (AL East) had little effect on Hiroki Kuroda. Can he repeat? Also, Tommy Milone, Nate McLouth, Gordon Beckham and Quintin Berry.
Feb 18 2013 12:05am
Splitting time between outfield and first base, Tyler Colvin recaptured his early-career form. Can it continue? Plus A.J. Ellis, Jonny Venters, Ian Stewart and Sergio Romo.
Feb 14 2013 12:04am
With a new contract extension, is Felix Hernandez worth $175 million over the next seven years? Plus Torii Hunter, Jake Arrieta, Raul Ibanez and Joel Hanrahan.
Feb 13 2013 12:05am
Ballpark factors? Pfft. Let me introduce you to Mat Latos. Plus Miguel Montero, Jon Jay, Scott Feldman and Brandon Belt.
Feb 12 2013 12:05am
[FREE] Conventional wisdom says that at age 33, Mark Teixeira (1B, NYY) is at the beginning of his inevitable decline. Do his BPIs agree? Plus Wil Middlebrooks, Justin Masterson, Jonny Gomes and Scott Diamond.
Feb 11 2013 12:05am

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