This column brushes over some NRIs, but mostly examines closers and their ADPs.

Michael Kopech is one of several high-upside young starting pitchers who has been invited to spring camp.

Willson Contreras shook off a slow start, and was on an absolute tear when he suffered an injury in August. What's in store for the 25-year-old backstop in 2018? Plus, Brandon Belt, Paul DeJong, Zach Davies, and Nick Pivetta.

Values big and small at the hot corner in 2018. The "big three" are now two, with a bunch of guys on their way up. Just don't draft...[click link to read more].

Which of Nick Castellanos, Chris Archer, Kevin Kiermaier, Xander Bogaerts, and Trevor Bauer are primed for a breakout in 2018?

It is early days, but there are a lot of pens with undefined roles. Here are six.

Taking a look at second basemen. Few values early, with a red flag or two. Patience is the key here.

Sean Manaea's performance took a surprising step backward in 2017—could weight loss have been the culprit behind his second half skill declines? Plus, Addison Russell, Joe Mauer, Jose Urena, and Jeimer Candelario.

The late-season skills growth of former top prospects Blake Snell and Dylan Bundy make them interesting breakout speculations in 2018.

The shortstop position features good players and some good values throughout the draft. It's a very deep position, and in particular, a great place to find stolen bases.

Jorge Polanco is one of several young MIN bats whose gains late in 2017 give them legit breakout potential heading into 2018.