Jason Kipnis appeared to take a step up last year, so what's next for him? Also, Mike Napoli, Jon Lester, Jonathan Villar, and Drew Smyly.

B.J. Upton went from potential breakout to bust in a year's time. Can we expect him to recover? Plus Khris Davis, Brett Anderson, Aramis Ramirez and Bartolo Colon.

Justin Verlander regressed in 2013. Is the prognosis good for a return to form? Also Choo, Shields, Gose, and Cook.

Hunter Pence isn't the smoothest player out there, but do his skills say he'll be a productive OF in 2014? Plus Tony Cingrani, Will Venable, Ian Kennedy, and Jimmy Rollins.

It's an even-numbered year, which means we should expect big things from Alex Rios (OF, TEX), right? Also, Nolsaco, Ackley, Calhoun, Beckham.

Everth Cabrera was on track to eclipse his 2012 stolen base total last summer when a wrench was thrown into those plans. Plus Greinke, Romo, Revere and G. Jones.

Brian McCann takes his All Star skills north, looking to make the Yankees forget their 2013 catching woes. Also Tillman, Moustakas, Santiago, Chisenhall.

Jason Heyward has shown the skills and has the pedigree—is he ready to take the next step? Plus Tyson Ross, Ike Davis, Dan Haren, and Carlos Quentin.

Dustin Pedroia (2B, BOS) gave owners nice returns despite playing out the year with an injured thumb, and now he's healthy again. Also, Peavy, Parker, A. Cabrera, L. Martin.

Pedro Alvarez is one of two NL hitters to connect for 30 HRs each of the past two seasons. But there remains a significant obstacle to further offensive value.

Jose Reys looks to steal more bases as he comes back from an ankle injury. Also Sale, Altuve, Masterson, Hanigan.