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Though he missed most of 2012, Brett Gardner's most valuable asset—his legs—remain in perfect working condition. Also looks at Adrian Beltre, Joe Blanton, David Murphy and Hector Noesi.
Jan 18 2013 12:03am
Andrew McCutchen has a rough road to repeat 2012. Plus Matt Cain, Ike Davis, Donovan Solano and Juan Nicasio.
Jan 15 2013 12:04am
Injuries are a part of baseball, but last season it seemed they were a bigger part than usual. Evaluating a player that's coming off an injury-plagued season can be a tricky proposition, but the Batter's Guide is here to help...
Jan 10 2013 12:03am
The swinging strike rates of starting pitchers can help us forecast those who may be in store for a surge or fade. Let's take a closer look.
Jan 7 2013 12:04am
Does Adam Jones (OF, BAL) still have a growth spurt in him? Plus Ricky Romero, Mike Moustakas, Blake Beavan and Coco Crisp.
Jan 4 2013 12:04am
Can Ryan Ludwick (OF, CIN) fulfill the expectations of his new contract? Plus Alvarez, Niese, Martin and Samardzija.
Dec 21 2012 12:05am
Sixty-four percent of the owners reading this article are going to botch their first round picks next year. Here's some batters with a better chance to turn a profit.
Dec 14 2012 12:04am
After Jose Bautista posted a .302 batting average in 2011, should we be worried about last season's 1H decline (.241 BA)? Plus Alcides Escobar, Felix Dubrount, Brandon Morrow and Chris Carter.
Dec 14 2012 12:03am
Tim Lincecum's (RHP, SF) 2012 metamorphosis from elite ace to a struggling back-of-the-rotation starter torpedoed many a fanalytic season. It's easy to say his 2013 outlook is much better than his 5.00+ ERA, but can we expect a full rebound?
Dec 7 2012 12:06am
Though he missed most of 2012, Brett Gardner's most valuable asset—his legs—remain in perfect working condition. Also looks at Adrian Beltre, Joe Blanton, David Murphy and Hector Noesi.
Jan 18 2013 12:03am
Andrew McCutchen has a rough road to repeat 2012. Plus Matt Cain, Ike Davis, Donovan Solano and Juan Nicasio.
Jan 15 2013 12:04am
Injuries are a part of baseball, but last season it seemed they were a bigger part than usual. Evaluating a player that's coming off an injury-plagued season can be a tricky proposition, but the Batter's Guide is here to help...
Jan 10 2013 12:03am
The swinging strike rates of starting pitchers can help us forecast those who may be in store for a surge or fade. Let's take a closer look.
Jan 7 2013 12:04am
Does Adam Jones (OF, BAL) still have a growth spurt in him? Plus Ricky Romero, Mike Moustakas, Blake Beavan and Coco Crisp.
Jan 4 2013 12:04am
Can Ryan Ludwick (OF, CIN) fulfill the expectations of his new contract? Plus Alvarez, Niese, Martin and Samardzija.
Dec 21 2012 12:05am
Sixty-four percent of the owners reading this article are going to botch their first round picks next year. Here's some batters with a better chance to turn a profit.
Dec 14 2012 12:04am
After Jose Bautista posted a .302 batting average in 2011, should we be worried about last season's 1H decline (.241 BA)? Plus Alcides Escobar, Felix Dubrount, Brandon Morrow and Chris Carter.
Dec 14 2012 12:03am
Tim Lincecum's (RHP, SF) 2012 metamorphosis from elite ace to a struggling back-of-the-rotation starter torpedoed many a fanalytic season. It's easy to say his 2013 outlook is much better than his 5.00+ ERA, but can we expect a full rebound?
Dec 7 2012 12:06am

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