The Rockies crashed from high altitude this year, and it wasn’t Not Jim Tracey’s fault.
They led the National League in runs, but had too many question marks to capitalize.
The Jays endure another year of also-ran status in the AL East.
With minimal payroll flexibility, the Padres need young players to improve quickly.
A late-season collapse raises more questions about the Bucs’ future
The Royals are loaded with young talent, but they’re still experiencing growing pains
The Twins struggled in 2011 and there’s little help from the farm coming soon
Re-signing Reyes a priority, but health still a concern for lineup, rotation
Stephen Strasburg’s return and a deep farm system give Washington hope.
The Mariners have some nice building blocks but are still a couple of bats short.
Prince Fielder is a perfect fit, but the Orioles have numerous questions to answer
Another losing season calls for serious organizational reconstruction on the North Side
A low payroll and thin farm system do not bode well for the opening of a new ballpark
There’s hope in Houston, just not for next season (or the one after that)
Can the young guns help the world champions repeat.
The Cliff Lee market is open and other issues as loom for the American League champions.