Historically few of the games top closers or setup men assumed those roles early in their careers. Of the top five active save leaders, only Joakim Soria pitched exclusively in relief and much of that work was done in the Mexican League.
Shane Bieber broke out in a big way in 2019—do his skills back his rapid growth into one of the AL's best pitchers? Plus, Matt Chapman, Kolten Wong, Eddie Rosario, and Adrian Houser.
Michael Chavis is still in the running to be the Red Sox Opening Day second baseman. But is a demotion also a possibility? Also: if BAL runs, who benefits; NYY rotation starts to clarify; backup catcher thoughts in TAM; and "last hitter in" yet to be decided in TOR.
Mookie Betts was the top player off the board in many leagues in 2019, but he failed to meet expectations. What might 2020 have in store? Plus, Christian Walker, Edwin Diaz, Joc Pederson, and Wade Miley.
Jeff McNeil exploded for big-time power to go along with his lofty average in the second half of 2019. Where should expectations be set heading into 2020? Plus, Kurt Suzuki, Evan Longoria, Keone Kela, and German Marquez.
Historically few of the games top closers or setup men assumed those roles early in their careers. Of the top five active save leaders, only Joakim Soria pitched exclusively in relief and much of that work was done in the Mexican League.
Shane Bieber broke out in a big way in 2019—do his skills back his rapid growth into one of the AL's best pitchers? Plus, Matt Chapman, Kolten Wong, Eddie Rosario, and Adrian Houser.
Michael Chavis is still in the running to be the Red Sox Opening Day second baseman. But is a demotion also a possibility? Also: if BAL runs, who benefits; NYY rotation starts to clarify; backup catcher thoughts in TAM; and "last hitter in" yet to be decided in TOR.
Mookie Betts was the top player off the board in many leagues in 2019, but he failed to meet expectations. What might 2020 have in store? Plus, Christian Walker, Edwin Diaz, Joc Pederson, and Wade Miley.
Jeff McNeil exploded for big-time power to go along with his lofty average in the second half of 2019. Where should expectations be set heading into 2020? Plus, Kurt Suzuki, Evan Longoria, Keone Kela, and German Marquez.