In part III of our consistency series, we identify draft values for starting pitchers who offer both elite skills and consistent performance.

Dustin Pedroia (2B, BOS) gave owners nice returns despite playing out the year with an injured thumb, and now he's healthy again. Also, Peavy, Parker, A. Cabrera, L. Martin.

No need to panic in the early rounds

If there ever was a full-in exhibition of the recency bias, this is it!

The Phillies' Cole Hamels has a potentially major injury. Plus we look at Matt Kemp, Cameron Maybin, Andy Dirks and other injuries.

No matter how well Javier Baez hits this spring, he's still expected to begin the season with Triple-A Iowa. Also, a look at the PIT bullpen, and other notes from around the division.

This week we continue our annual review of the top prospects in baseball by position. Between now and opening day, we'll examine one position a week by looking at both those rookies ready to contribute in the big leagues now, as well as run-down of the top 15 long-term prospects at each position.

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Alex Rios is one of two players who have EARNED first round value for two straight years but are being drafted nowhere near the first round in 2014.

A week or two ago, we demonstrated that walk rate is not connected to BA. Now we ask the same questions about more advanced strike zone metrics.

Josh Rutledge (pictured) is one of the NL West's most talented backup infielders. Is there profit potential elsewhere throughout the division?