Our analysts could talk all day about the young guns they’re excited to see play this season, but we thought we’d let major leaguers do the talking for us.
Tune in to the video above to see what MLB‘s finest had to say about up-and-coming studs, and make sure you let us know whom you’re looking forward to watching this season in the comments section below!
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Just over the horizon of Opening Day, you can see these bright stars begin to shine. Here are the MLB pitching prospects who just can’t miss.
Nothing is certain in life, especially when you consider Major League pitchers, but these guys have us giddy to see 2013 unfold.
Whether it be a opportunity they are not about to squander or talent their respective team can no longer keep at bay, these guys are about to blow up.
Join MLB Lead Writer Zach Rymer and MLB Contributor Gabe Zaldivar as they dive into the deep end of up and comers.
Of course, we can’t discuss every promising arm out there, so we leave it to you to fill in the blanks with young guys who should get some love in the comments section below.
This wonderful sport is about to get a fresh crop of dazzling pitching talent. The future look bright thanks to these few stars on the bump.
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Now that the proverbial dust is settling, it’s time for my favorite part of the MLB offseason—judging people!
I’m handing out grades to every party involved in this winter’s biggest deals and doing it with the hypercritical sensibility of a school teacher who scribbles condescending notes in the margins of a math test (“Now you see the value of practice problems…”).
I love it. It makes me feel big. I’m a guy behind a keyboard yelling at important suits. What fun.
Now, the baseball general managers implicated in this video deserve credit for their chutzpah—a willingness to pull the trigger when others stood idly by.
That, however, does not shield the brave few from my punitive gaze. Your actions are public record now, gentleman, and I will praise, dissect and deride them as such.
There’s no going back from the choices you’ve made and no hiding from their fallout.
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Free agency: the time where players and teams find each other.
The winter meetings have already found Albert Pujols and Jose Reyes a home. As more teams obtain their offensive upgrades throughout the meetings, the talent pool of free agents decreases. Just Thursday both Josh Willingham and Michael Cuddyer were signed.
While many of the well-known names have already committed to their 2012 teams, there are still some good bats available.
When most think of the hitters available, they think of Prince Fielder, but there are others just waiting for a team to pick them up.
Teams are always looking to bolster their lineup and will continue to do so throughout the offseason. For now, these are the best remaining free-agent hitters on the market.
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The hot stove is still very much hot. Free agents and players out of favor are ready to see what they look like in alternate jerseys.
It’s been a magical week for fans of free-agency moves and delightful acquisitions. Josh Willingham finally got a home with the Minnesota Twins, and Michael Cuddyer will be taking the outfield for the Colorado Rockies.
One thing is clear; these moves will have a tremendous impact on the rest of the market. With that in mind, we delve into the best stories that are left in the hot stove.
You can bet that means there will be an update on Prince Fielder. No rumor mill would be complete without a rundown on the best hitter left in the market. We shall see soon who plans on overpaying for his services.
Here is a rundown on the trades and free-agent moves that you might expect as we head into the last week before Christmas. It’s going to get quite interesting.
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Each year players enter the season with expectation. Some big name guys will need to prove they were worth their contract, while others try to get in the position of earning a monster deal.
Every well-known player had had his own breakout season—the year that put him on the map. It just takes one to establish someone’s talent and value.
These are the guys that should be having a great year in 2012. They are in the position to have a fantastic year and prove their spot in the big leagues.
Last year served as a great building block for many of these players, putting them in this position to be able to be one of the leaders of their respective teams.
These players will be the biggest breakout stars of 2012.
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The hot stove was a full-fledged blaze this week, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to let up. Here are the latest and greatest rumors floating around concerning major league baseball superstars.
There is just one thing that was on each of our minds this week: We didn’t see that one coming. We were all flabbergasted as two studs just made power sway greatly to the west.
We just saw Albert Pujols sign a ridiculous deal with the LA Angels. The mystery team in the Pujols sweepstakes swooped out of nowhere to sign him and CJ Wilson.
As you will see in the next couple weeks, those deals will have amazing repercussions. Here are the latest stars to be bandied about in the next few days.
We have some great talent that is rumored to be on the move, so don’t be caught unaware as the landscape of major league baseball continues to change drastically.
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The hot stove is not just heating up, it’s fully engulfed in flames. Here are the latest and greatest rumors floating around concerning major league baseball superstars.
As always, there are the haves and the have-nots. For years we have seen the Red Sox and Yankees continue to spend at a record pace.
Finally, the Marlins are looking to make a cannonball of a splash. They are targeting just about every single big name in the market, and they are hungry for more.
Here are the latest rumors floating around prior to the all-important winter meetings. Many of these deals will be consummated soon. So sit back and watch what very well could unfold shortly.
If all goes as planned, Miami will have themselves quite the ball club next year. I would be annoyed, but at least it’s not the usual suspects picking up all the fine talent this time around.
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Many who think of free agents think of the same few big-name guys. Players like Prince Fielder, Albert Pujols, CJ Wilson and Carlos Beltran are all targets of multiple teams and will get huge contracts this offseason.
Unfortunately, there is a huge amount of teams hoping to add a big name to their roster next year. They will have to look elsewhere in free agency to complete their team.
There are several other talented options that have not received as much attention. Whether it is because of a down year or the environment they played in, these players may not have the statistics showing their potential for 2012.
Some players may be able to make a huge impact on a team at a major discount. These are the guys who do not have all the attention, but with the right team will have a major chance to absolutely explode next season.
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