Jeff Samardzija became a rotation mainstay last season. But will he continue to be the Cubs' ace? Plus Andre Ethier, Lucas Duda, Wandy Rodriguez and Brandon Crawford.

After a breakout 2011, Alex Gordon’s 2012 was a disappointment, particularly in the power department. Can the good times will return in 2013? Plus Brett Myers, Kelly Johnson, Kevin Correia and Alexi Casilla.

Recent talk about Pablo Sandoval has centered around his health, rather than his skills. Plus Trevor Cahill, Josh Beckett, Steve Cishek and Collin Cowgill.

Yoenis Cespedes came through in his first big-league season. But was it a plateau or a stepping stone? Plus Jose Altuve, Casey Janssen, Stephen Drew and Alexi Ogando.

Michael Cuddyer's .260-16-58 debut in Colorado seems like a significant step back, though he racked up those numbers in just over half a season. Plus Casey Kotchman, Marco Estrada, Scott Hairston and Clayton Richard.

By signing Josh Hamilton (OF, LAA) in the offseason, the Angels added another ex-MVP to their already potent lineup. Plus Jame Shields, Alex Avila, Luis Mendoza and Lyle Overbay.

Can Adrian Gonzalez rediscover his West Coast stroke in LA? Plus Tim Hudson, Martin Proado, Mitchell Boggs and Jean Segura.

Dustin Pedroia's scorching second half has us thinking a return to MVP form could be within reach, as long as he's healthy. Also, Kipnis, Wilhemsen, Kendrick.

Danny Espinosa has twice flirted with a 20/20 season, falling a few stolen bases short in 2011 and missing by three HRs in 2012. Can he get there in 2012? Plus Brandon McCarthy, Marco Scutaro, Ricky Nolaso and Rex Brothers.

While it’s crowded in the Oakland outfield, newcomer Chris Young should see regular playing time. Plus Ubaldo Jimenez, Mark Reynolds, Derek Holland and Jarrod Dyson.

In 2012, Carlos Beltran hit HRs like it was 2007. Was it a repeatable late-career resurgence? Plus Starlin Castro, Matt Harvey, Kurt Suzuki and J.J. Hoover.