Despite all the advanced forecasting models out there, we do a pretty crappy job of projecting player stats. The Mayberry Method embraces imprecision and invites the wide error bars into the planning process.

Unlike other positions, there are a handful of outfielders who could play prominent roles for their clubs in 2013—whether it be early in the season or later.

Cardinals send Trevor Rosenthal to the pen, MIL 5th starter, Chicago closer, plus updates on PIT OF and CIN catcher

If we can improve our looking glass into the future on Reliability metrics, owners should be able to benefit by improved roster selection. This article begins this process by looking at the results of converting the Consistency metric to incorporate 2013 BaseballHQ.com projections.

A look at some "soft factors" news items from this month, with some speculation as to their importance.

At age 36, Michael Young's time to prove he can hold down a starting infield job is running short. Plus Joey Votto, Jose Tabata, Brandon League and Nate Schierholtz.

Justin Ruggiano will reportedly have to compete for the starting CF job in Miami. Plus, an update on the NYM OF battles, bullpen jobs up for grabs in WAS and ATL and more...

This article is the first step in trying to come up with a system to project salary cap values using the Challenge Category Points (CCP) system.

Zack Greinke's elbow is barking and keeping the Dodgers' new prize on the sidelines for now. Plus the spring cuts begin to roll in as some playing time battles come into focus.

Evan Longoria perennially appears in the top 2-3 rounds of most mocks, but hasn’t lived up to the hype. Plus Ryan Depmster, Carlos Santana, Wade Davis and Eduardo Nunez.

Closers may not be the best place to overspend. Here are some cautionary situations, both AL and NL.