Facts & Flukes

Johnny Cueto fell a game short of a 20-win season, but that was the only disappointment for the 27-year-old in 2012. Plus Huston Street, Yadier Molina, Chris Nelson and Jonathan Lucroy.
Mar 7 2013 12:05am
With a 38-13 record and sub-3.00 ERA, Jered Weaver is pretty much a lock to remain a Cy Young contender, right? Plus Shane Victorino, Jon Lester, Brandon Moss and Grant Balfour.
Mar 6 2013 12:05am
With a managed workload, J.J. Putz has returned to become a very good closer option. Plus Freddie Freeman, Wade Miley, Jimmy Rollins and Sean Marshall.
Mar 5 2013 12:05am
When Paul Konerko's home run total dropped in 2008, it looked like age-related decline. He fooled us once, but was last year finally the beginning of the end? Also, Buchholz, Perez, Bonifacio, Lind.
Mar 4 2013 12:04am
Drew Storen spent much of last season in a setup role. Does he still have closer potential? Plus Todd Frazier, Matt Holliday, Chris Johnson and Jorge de la Rosa.
Feb 28 2013 12:05am
Until 2012, Chris Davis never had sustained success at the major league level. Can Davis repeat his recent success? Plus Ervin Santana, Jeff Francoeur, Jeff Niemann and Fernando Martinez.
Feb 27 2013 12:04am
[FREE] Jordan Zimmermann has quietly put up two seasons of ace-ish numbers. Is it for real? Plus Jason Kubel, Mike Minor, Hunter Pence and James McDonald.
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Feb 26 2013 12:05am
Jim Johnson's rise from unsung reliever to MLB saves leader was one of last season's most fascinating storylines. But can he repeat? Also Dayan Viciedo, Trevor Plouffe, Chris Iannetta and Vinnie Pestano.
Feb 25 2013 12:04am
Aaron Hill posted his best all-around season in 2012 with a .300 average, 26 HRs and 14 SBs. As with any player coming off a career year, we wonder is it repeatable? Also Alexi Amarista, Bobby Parnell, Cliff Pennington and Brian McCann.
Feb 21 2013 12:04am
With Alex Rodriguez expected to miss at least the first few months of the season, Kevin Youkilis will see plenty of playing time. Can he overcome his own recent health woes? Plus Ivan Nova, Melky Cabrera, Lucas Harrell and A.J. Pierzynski.
Feb 20 2013 12:05am
Buster Posey has collected a Rookie of the Year and MVP trophy in just three seasons. What's next? Plus Jayson Werth, Jason Grilli, Alfonso Soriano and Henderson Alvarez.
Feb 19 2013 12:05am
Johnny Cueto fell a game short of a 20-win season, but that was the only disappointment for the 27-year-old in 2012. Plus Huston Street, Yadier Molina, Chris Nelson and Jonathan Lucroy.
Mar 7 2013 12:05am
With a 38-13 record and sub-3.00 ERA, Jered Weaver is pretty much a lock to remain a Cy Young contender, right? Plus Shane Victorino, Jon Lester, Brandon Moss and Grant Balfour.
Mar 6 2013 12:05am
With a managed workload, J.J. Putz has returned to become a very good closer option. Plus Freddie Freeman, Wade Miley, Jimmy Rollins and Sean Marshall.
Mar 5 2013 12:05am
When Paul Konerko's home run total dropped in 2008, it looked like age-related decline. He fooled us once, but was last year finally the beginning of the end? Also, Buchholz, Perez, Bonifacio, Lind.
Mar 4 2013 12:04am
Drew Storen spent much of last season in a setup role. Does he still have closer potential? Plus Todd Frazier, Matt Holliday, Chris Johnson and Jorge de la Rosa.
Feb 28 2013 12:05am
Until 2012, Chris Davis never had sustained success at the major league level. Can Davis repeat his recent success? Plus Ervin Santana, Jeff Francoeur, Jeff Niemann and Fernando Martinez.
Feb 27 2013 12:04am
[FREE] Jordan Zimmermann has quietly put up two seasons of ace-ish numbers. Is it for real? Plus Jason Kubel, Mike Minor, Hunter Pence and James McDonald.
FREE
Feb 26 2013 12:05am
Jim Johnson's rise from unsung reliever to MLB saves leader was one of last season's most fascinating storylines. But can he repeat? Also Dayan Viciedo, Trevor Plouffe, Chris Iannetta and Vinnie Pestano.
Feb 25 2013 12:04am
Aaron Hill posted his best all-around season in 2012 with a .300 average, 26 HRs and 14 SBs. As with any player coming off a career year, we wonder is it repeatable? Also Alexi Amarista, Bobby Parnell, Cliff Pennington and Brian McCann.
Feb 21 2013 12:04am
With Alex Rodriguez expected to miss at least the first few months of the season, Kevin Youkilis will see plenty of playing time. Can he overcome his own recent health woes? Plus Ivan Nova, Melky Cabrera, Lucas Harrell and A.J. Pierzynski.
Feb 20 2013 12:05am
Buster Posey has collected a Rookie of the Year and MVP trophy in just three seasons. What's next? Plus Jayson Werth, Jason Grilli, Alfonso Soriano and Henderson Alvarez.
Feb 19 2013 12:05am

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