With or without Wilson, Texas should have enough to make another World Series run
With Albert Pujols, the Cardinals should be a NL Central favorite next season
The return of Prince Fielder is crucial, since the Brewers don’t have a rich farm system
The Tigers have talent, but a thin farm system leaves little room for error
The future suddenly looks a lot brighter in the desert
The pitching depth of a champion is there, but the offensive firepower is not
New York’s offense will keep the club afloat, but things get tricky if CC opts out
The pitching depth of a champion is there, but the offensive firepower is not
A late-season swoon brought the club’s offensive shortcomings into focus
A stench will linger from Boston’s collapse, but the Sox will be elite again in 2012
A late-season charge by the Angels couldn’t overcome a sluggish start
The defending champs had the pitching but just couldn’t muster the offense for a repeat.
The Indians rolled the dice on Ubaldo Jimenez and must now fill holes for 2012.
Underachieving stars Adam Dunn and Alex Rios must rebound in 2012.
A combination of injuries and an anemic offense led to another mediocre season by the Bay.
The team’s problems might linger as long as Frank McCourt does