The AL Central may have been the most active division in the trade and free agent market so far this winter. The trades and signings have radically altered the divisional landscape.
Marcus Stroman barely missed earning $10 R$ in 2014, with all signs pointing up. He's one of several young Blue Jays pitchers on our AL list who could benefit from the off-season addition of Russell Martin.
As we kick off the 2015 challenge season, his article will identify the category values needed in the two challenge games, along with the points needed per player for the points-style games.
Who will close in New York and Toronto? How will Baltimore and Tampa replace their lost OF production? Can Victorino or Craig find PT in Boston? An early look at some possible answers...
As leaguewide strikeout rates continue to rise, player churn and playing time allocation are driving the effect. But young pitchers may yet have a secret weapon enabling them to improve their strikeout rate before age catches up with them.
Edwin Encarnacion is a well-established stud—but it wouldn't be surprising to see him top last year's performance. Also Cobb, Moreland, B. Norris, and Eaton.
Gregory Polanco struggled in the 2H of his 2014 MLB debut, but age and inexperience—not skills—were his issues. His bright future intact, Polanco remains a fine NL OF play over the next three seasons.
The AL Central may have been the most active division in the trade and free agent market so far this winter. The trades and signings have radically altered the divisional landscape.
Marcus Stroman barely missed earning $10 R$ in 2014, with all signs pointing up. He's one of several young Blue Jays pitchers on our AL list who could benefit from the off-season addition of Russell Martin.
As we kick off the 2015 challenge season, his article will identify the category values needed in the two challenge games, along with the points needed per player for the points-style games.
Who will close in New York and Toronto? How will Baltimore and Tampa replace their lost OF production? Can Victorino or Craig find PT in Boston? An early look at some possible answers...
As leaguewide strikeout rates continue to rise, player churn and playing time allocation are driving the effect. But young pitchers may yet have a secret weapon enabling them to improve their strikeout rate before age catches up with them.
Edwin Encarnacion is a well-established stud—but it wouldn't be surprising to see him top last year's performance. Also Cobb, Moreland, B. Norris, and Eaton.
Gregory Polanco struggled in the 2H of his 2014 MLB debut, but age and inexperience—not skills—were his issues. His bright future intact, Polanco remains a fine NL OF play over the next three seasons.