Offseason Movement Tracker

Offseason Movement Tracker
Name Pos. 2011 2012 Fantasy impact
Jeremy Accardo P BAL CLE Hasn't been relevant since registering 30 saves for the Blue Jays in 2007 and isn't guaranteed to win a job in Cleveland's bullpen this spring.
Yonder Alonso OF CIN SDG Acquired from the Reds in the Mat Latos trade, Alonso has nice upside and is expected to be the starting first baseman in San Diego this season.
Alfredo Amezaga 2B MIA CHC A long shot to win a job with the Cubs as a utility man, Amezaga hasn't received even 100 at-bats in a season since 2008.
Jose Ascanio P PIT LAD Underwent shoulder surgery in 2009. A middle-relief gig with the Dodgers looks like the best-case scenario at this point.
Mitch Atkins P BAL WAS Has little chance to break camp with a bullpen role, so he'll embrace the "organizational depth" tag in the minor leagues.
Bryan Augenstein P STL TAM A career 7.4 K/9 and 1.9 BB/9 in the minors suggests he might be able to stick, but this is still a middle reliever with no fantasy value.
Luis Ayala P NYY BAL Rebounded from spending the entire 2010 season in the minors to holding a 2.09 ERA in 52 games with the Yanks. Should play a key role in O's bullpen.
Burke Badenhop P MIA TAM Will serve as a bullpen arm for the Rays this season after three years with the Marlins. Nothing here suggests better things are in his future.
Andrew Bailey P OAK BOS A history of elbow trouble means he carries risk, but there will be plenty of save opportunities in Boston if he can stay healthy.
John Baker C MIA SDG Expected to platoon with Nick Hundley behind the plate after missing most of last season following Tommy John surgery.
Collin Balester P WAS DET Was once considered a solid prospect in the Nationals organization, but he now has pretty much settled into a middle-relief role.
Rod Barajas C LAD PIT At age 36, Barajas is winding down, but double-digit home runs in each of the past four seasons suggests there's still value here in deep formats.
Josh Bard C SEA LAD Will compete for a backup job, but a quick glance at his batting averages the past four years -- .202, .230, .214, .210 -- tells you he's irrelevant either way.
Clint Barmes SS HOU PIT His 23 dingers in 2009 were an aberration, and he hasn't stolen double-digit bases since 2009, so any value is limited to NL-only leagues.
Erik Bedard P BOS PIT Health is always an issue -- he hasn't made 30 starts since 2006 -- but Bedard usually produces when he's on the mound, so he's still draftable.
Joe Beimel P PIT TEX Dealt with elbow trouble last year, so a rebound is possible if he's healthy. That said, a lefty reliever who struggles against lefties (.303 batting average allowed last year) won't stick around for long.
Heath Bell P SDG MIA A falling strikeout rate that went from 11.1 in 2010 to 7.3 in 2011 is definitely a concern, but Bell has the utmost job security for the new-look Marlins.
Carlos Beltran OF SFO STL Registered 500 at-bats last year for the first time since 2008 and was a top-25 outfielder. That said, his history of knee issues means a repeat isn't guaranteed.
Yuniesky Betancourt SS MIL KAN Essentially replicated his numbers from 2010, which is enough production at shortstop to give him value in AL-only formats.
Wilson Betemit 3B DET BAL The expectation of significant playing time in Baltimore makes Betemit intriguing, but his struggles against lefties last year (.236 BA) are a red flag.
Casey Blake 3B LAD COL A neck injury ended Blake's 2011 season early, and the decline in power before getting hurt is a sign that the end is near for this 38-year-old.
Andres Blanco SS TEX WAS Blanco will battle for a utility job in spring training. However, utility men with no power, no speed and no ability to hit for average don't make good fantasy options.
Brian Bocock SS PIT TOR Could win a spot on the roster as a backup, but it's not difficult to see that this signing was about organizational depth and nothing more.
Brandon Boggs OF MIL PIT Figures to spend the majority of the 2012 season in the minors. There's nothing worthwhile that Boggs brings to the table, even for the Pirates.
Andrew Brackman P NYY CIN As a former first-round pick, there's still some potential here, but it's highly unlikely he'll be able to carve out any value in a bullpen role.
Russell Branyan 1B LAA NYY Can still be a serviceable left-handed power bat off the bench, though the Yanks are eyeing other options to handle primary DH duties.
Craig Breslow P OAK ARI It's not like there was anything to get excited about in the first place, but a career-worst 6.7 K/9 rate last year certainly doesn't help his case.
Dusty Brown C PIT TEX Has received just 43 big league at-bats over the past three seasons, and that number shouldn't go up significantly in 2012 unless a ton of injuries occur.
Jonathan Broxton P LAD KAN A dominant closer not too long ago, Broxton could rebound if elbow issues are behind him, but he'll be in a setup role in KC as long as Joakim Soria is around.
Travis Buck OF CLE HOU Has a good chance to win a bench role with the Astros, but this is not a skill set to get excited about, even if injuries force him into extra big league at-bats.
Mark Buehrle P CWS MIA Buehrle is what he is. He offers little upside but doesn't really carry any downside, either. A move to the National League certainly doesn't hurt his value.
Jason Bulger P LAA MIN Spent most of last season in the minors, and a career 5.1 BB/9 rate in the majors should keep him out of high-leverage situations, if he even wins a roster spot.
Brian Burres P PIT SFO Will battle for a bullpen job in the spring, but like most middle relievers, there's not much reason to pay attention to him in fantasy.
Sean Burroughs 3B ARI MIN Received 110 at-bats for the D-backs last year -- his first big league action since 2006 -- but he's nothing but a bench guy at this point.
Jared Burton P CIN MIN Looking to win a relief role for the Twins this spring after pitching in just 10 games over the past two seasons combined because of shoulder issues.
Melky Cabrera OF KC SFO Coming off a breakout season with the Royals, Cabrera was traded for Jonathan Sanchez in the offseason and is expected to bat leadoff for the Giants.
Fernando Cabrera P OAK NYM He still has the ability to miss a lot of bats, but control issues have long been the thorn in his side. He'll attempt to win a bullpen job this spring.
Trevor Cahill P OAK ARI Doesn't have great strikeout ability or pinpoint command, but his ground ball-inducing ways will serve him well in hitter-friendly Chase Field.
Mike Cameron OF MIA WAS Various injuries hampered Cameron last season, and the power/speed combo that once gave him value in fantasy leagues is long gone.
Shawn Camp P TOR SEA Had no fantasy value as a middle reliever with the Blue Jays last season, and that won't change now that he has moved to Seattle's bullpen.
Jorge Cantu 1B COL LAA Probably not as bad as he showed last season before being sent to the minors, but it's not like he has a path to playing time with the Angels.
Russ Canzler DH TAM CLE Impressed at Triple-A last year with a .314/.401/.530 slash line and could get a serious look from the Indians with a strong spring.
Chris Capuano P NYM LAD Will slot into the back of the Dodgers' rotation but could miss the spacious Citi Field, where he posted a 3.82 ERA last year (compared to a 5.42 mark on the road).
Adrian Cardenas 2B OAK CHC Has no power, but a .314 batting average with double-digit steals in Triple-A last year suggests there could be a semblance of NL-only value here with a utility role.
Jesse Carlson P TOR BOS Missed the entire 2011 season while recovering from shoulder surgery. Hasn't been a worthwhile reliever since 2008.
Brett Carroll OF BOS WAS Signed by the Nationals for organizational depth, Carroll won't have any value even if he does somehow stumble into playing time.
Jamey Carroll 2B/SS LAD MIN Has some AL-only value as the starting shortstop for the Twins. Aside from double-digit steal potential, however, he offers next to nothing in the counting categories.
Andrew Cashner P CHC SDG Will serve in a setup role in San Diego, though he's behind Huston Street and Luke Gregerson for save opportunities, which limits any potential value.
Alberto Castillo P ARI LAD Will try to secure a middle-relief role with a strong spring, but a lefty who can't get left-handed hitters out consistently (.296 career BA) won't be around long.
Ronny Cedeno SS PIT NYM Stole 12 bases in 2010, but that was in 468 at-bats, and he didn't run as much last year. Won't get much playing time as a utility infielder for the Mets.
Yoenis Cespedes OF CUB OAK Largely an unknown and may have to start the year in the minors, but there's enough potential upside here, especially in the power categories, to warrant interest on draft day.
Tyler Chatwood P LAA COL Shipped to the Rockies in the Chris Iannetta deal, Chatwood must learn to harness his control if he's going to have consistent success at Coors Field.
Endy Chavez OF TEX BAL Could have minimal steals potential as part of a left-field platoon, which makes him at least somewhat relevant in AL-only leagues.
Pedro Ciriaco 3B PIT BOS Has little chance to win a spot on the Opening Day roster, meaning he'll serve as organizational depth in the minor leagues.
Todd Coffey P WAS LAD He's a competent reliever, but there's little chance he gets consistent work in the late innings, so you don't need to know him in fantasy.
Bartolo Colon P NYY OAK Proved with the Yankees that he still has something left, but a 4.96 ERA in the second half last year tells us caution is warranted.
Tyler Colvin OF CHC COL Power potential makes him at least worth watching if he finds a way to carve out semi-consistent playing time in Coors Field.
Brooks Conrad 2B ATL MIL Looking to secure a utility gig in spring training, but there's nothing in his skill set that suggests he's worth watching regardless of his role.
Aaron Cook P COL BOS Fell apart for the Rockies last year (6.03 ERA, 1.69 WHIP). A rotation spot with the Red Sox appears to be a long shot.
Ryan Cook P ARI OAK Struggled during his first taste of big league action last year, though a 10.2 K/9 and 2.9 BB/9 in Double-A tells us there's potential here.
Alex Cora 3B WAS STL Can play many different positions, which makes him valuable to a big league team, but that doesn't translate into anything worthwhile for fantasy owners.
Francisco Cordero P CIN TOR Could get some ninth-inning work if Sergio Santos falters or gets hurt, but for now Cordero is in line for a setup role, where his fantasy value is limited.
Manny Corpas P TEX CHC Has saved double-digit games twice, but now he's just looking to win a bullpen job after missing last season because of Tommy John surgery.
Dan Cortes P SEA WAS Another bullpen arm signed for organizational depth. And "organizational depth" is just another way of saying "not very good."
Collin Cowgill OF ARI OAK Acquired by the A's in the Trevor Cahill deal, Cowgill is hoping to carve out playing time in the Oakland outfield, but that's a crowded situation.
Juan Cruz P TB PIT Is a good bet to come away with a bullpen job, though his control issues have long made him a risky proposition regardless of role.
Michael Cuddyer 1B/OF MIN COL Can be counted on for consistently good numbers nearly every season, and a move to Coors could give him a slight boost in the power department.
Jack Cust DH PHI HOU Has long been a cheap source of power (and a batting average killer), but it's unlikely he'll get enough at-bats to have any relevance, even in NL-only leagues.
Matt Daley P COL NYY A shoulder injury limited him to only seven games in 2011. Figures to spend most of 2012 in the Yankees' minor league system.
Yu Darvish P JAP TEX How Darvish will perform in the U.S. is a huge unknown, but his ace-like potential ensures he'll go in the early rounds in most drafts.
Samuel Deduno P SDG MIN A largely unimpressive skill set makes Deduno a long shot to work himself into an important role in the Twins' bullpen this season.
David DeJesus OF OAK CHC Was hindered last year by his surgically repaired hand and will look to rebound as the Cubs' leadoff man and center fielder in 2012.
Rob Delaney P TAM MIA Struggled in his short stint with the Rays last year, but could earn a relief role in Miami if he can translate his minor league success to the majors.
Mark DeRosa 3B SFO WAS Injuries have hampered DeRosa the past couple of years. At 37 years old, he's more of a utility guy than someone who will get consistent playing time.
Brent Dlugach 3B BOS DET Dlugach will spend most, if not all, of 2012 toiling away in the minors. If he's getting consistent playing time in Detroit, something has gone horribly wrong.
Octavio Dotel P STL DET Will be a setup man in Detroit. His only real chance at value is if something happens to Jose Valverde, who pitched a career-high 71.1 innings in 2011.
Ryan Doumit C PIT MIN Was sidelined in June and July because of a broken ankle, but he still hits when healthy and should find regular at-bats in Minnesota at DH.
Zach Duke P ARI HOU A broken hand sidelined Duke early last year, and he wasn't effective once he returned. A rotation spot in Houston appears unlikely at this point.
Luis Durango OF HOU ATL Could have some steals potential in a part-time role (40 steals in two of the past three years in the minors), but he'll likely spend most of 2012 in the minors.
Mike Ekstrom P TAM COL A depth signing by the Rockies, Ekstrom has made just 16 big league appearances the past two years. He's hoping to win a middle-relief gig.
Mark Ellis 2B COL LAD Nothing exciting here, and his skills are on the decline, but Ellis could still post double-digit steals and homers in an every-day role in LA.
Nick Evans 1B NYM PIT Does have a little pop, but there's nothing he does particularly well. Looking to win a bench job with the Pirates this spring.
Prince Fielder 1B MIL DET May miss Miller Park, where he hit .326 with 24 of his 38 homers last year. Should still be a top-five first baseman in his new home, though.
Casey Fien P HOU MIN Has shown strikeout potential during his time in the minors, but he's 28 and is just hoping to win a bullpen job at this point.
Nelson Figueroa P PIT TOR Pitched 29 innings for the Pirates last season and has a 8.69 ERA and 2.10 WHIP to show for it. That's really all there is to know.
Darren Ford OF SFO SEA Speed (306 steals in his minor league career) is Ford's calling card, and that's reason enough to pay attention if he finds at-bats this year.
Jake Fox C BAL PIT Power potential still makes him enticing, but he has done little in his big league career. Ability to play multiple positions could help him find playing time in Pittsburgh.
Jeff Francis P KAN CIN Managed to stay healthy last year, but that clearly wasn't enough for him to be effective (4.82 ERA, 1.44 WHIP). Maybe a move back to the NL will help.
Ben Francisco OF PHI TOR Slated for a backup role in Toronto but has shown a decent power/speed combo in the past. Worth a look in AL-only leagues if injuries open up playing time.
Frank Francisco P TOR NYM Saved 17 games for Toronto last year and was signed to close for the Mets. Not a high-end option, but he's a fair bet to hold on to the job.
Jason Frasor P CWS TOR Back with the Jays after they dealt him at last year's trade deadline. A lot would have to happen for him to fall into saves, so his value is limited.
Jeff Fulchino P SDG WAS A 5.71 ERA and 1.70 WHIP in 39 games last year tells the story, though the Nats will let him compete for a bullpen job anyway.
Armando Galarraga P ARI BAL Got some pub a few years ago for his near no-hitter, but a 5.17 ERA over his past 62 games (57 starts) suggests he's no longer relevant.
Cole Garner OF COL NYY Hit .330/.366/.557 in 46 games at Triple-A last year but likely will serve as minor league depth in the Yankees organization.
Steve Garrison P NYY SEA Minor league numbers show nothing to get excited about even if he does win a relief job with the Mariners in spring training.
Chad Gaudin P TOR MIA Nothing but roster-filler. Will compete for a bullpen job during the spring, but everyone should know what he is at this point, and it's not good.
Justin Germano P CLE BOS Spent some time pitching in Korea last year after the Indians cut him. A return to the U.S. and the big leagues figures to be uneventful.
Hector Gimenez C LAD CWS An organizational depth signing by the Dodgers, Gimenez will toil away in the minors all year unless injuries create a need behind the plate.
Greg Golson OF NYY KAN Will compete for a reserve role in the spring. Has shown stolen base potential and a modicum of pop in the minors, but the likelihood of fantasy value is small.
Jonny Gomes OF WAS OAK The A's have no shortage of options in the outfield, but Gomes still smashes lefties and could find playing time on the short end of a platoon.
Alberto Gonzalez 2B/3B/SS SDG TEX Can play a multitude of positions, which could help him land a job in a utility role. Brings nothing to the table offensively, though.
Alex Gonzalez SS ATL MIL Hasn't hit better than .250 the past two seasons but makes up for it with his power (he has averaged 19 homers the past two years).
Edgar Gonzalez P COL OAK Seeking a bullpen job this spring but doesn't possess a single skill that makes him stand out, which is all you need to know.
Gio Gonzalez P OAK WAS Pitched much better in Oakland (2.70 ERA, 1.23 WHIP) last year than on the road (3.62, 1.42), but moving from the AL to the NL is a good thing.
John Grabow P CHC LAD Followed up a 7.36 ERA and 1.87 WHIP in 2010 with a 4.76 ERA and 1.52 WHIP last year. Still awful, but at least he showed some improvement, right?
Sean Green P MIL TEX There are very few middle relievers who have the potential for any real value in fantasy leagues. And just so we're on the same page, Green isn't one of them.
Carlos Guillen 2B DET SEA Was once a very productive fantasy player, but age and injuries have made him irrelevant. A bench job is all he can hope for in Seattle.
Jeremy Guthrie P BAL COL Coors Field as a home ballpark isn't ideal, but moving to the NL, where he won't have to face a DH, more than makes up for it.
Juan Gutierrez P ARI KAN Signed with the Royals in December but is recovering from Tommy John surgery, so he likely won't have a chance to contribute until 2013.
Eric Hacker P MIN SFO Will try to catch on with the Giants, though it's hard to expect much after holding a 6.10 ERA in 26 games (25 starts) at Triple-A last year.
Jerry Hairston 2B/3B/OF MIL LAD Expected to serve in a utility role for the Dodgers, though he doesn't offer enough pop or speed to have much value, even with semi-regular at-bats.
Bill Hall 2B SFO NYY Will attempt to win a utility job this spring but is probably a long shot to make the roster. Went from 18 homers in 2010 to just two in 2011.
Jason Hammel P COL BAL Gets to leave Colorado, where he holds a 5.16 career ERA, but it's hard to envision Hammel having much success in the AL East.
Aaron Harang P SDG LAD Posted his first sub-4.00 ERA since 2007 last year, but staying in San Diego, where he had a 3.05 ERA and 1.21 WHIP, would have been ideal.
Willie Harris OF NYM CIN Could come away with a bench job in Cincinnati. Fantasy owners want offensive production, though, and Harris offers little.
LaTroy Hawkins P MIL LAA Has learned to pitch effectively without missing many bats (5.21 K/9 was worst since 2007). Could see some save opportunities if Jordan Walden falters.
Brad Hawpe 1B SDG TEX Missed most of last season because of an elbow injury. He hasn't been fantasy-relevant since 2009, and playing time could be sparse in Texas.
Jerad Head OF CLE DET Slugged 24 dingers at Triple-A last season. At 29 years old, though, there's little hope that he's more than a "4-A" player.
Aaron Heilman P PIT SEA Was released after posting a 6.88 ERA in 32 games last year. Maybe pitching in Safeco Field will help him get back on track.
Clay Hensley P MIA SFO Fell apart last year after a career-best effort in 2010. Shoulder issues may have been the culprit, but he's still a long shot to hold any value this season.
Diory Hernandez 3B ATL HOU Batted just .212 in a short stint with Atlanta last year, which was actually better than he fared at Triple-A: .201 BA in 273 at-bats. He can't hit, plain and simple.
Ramon Hernandez C CIN COL Replaces Chris Iannetta as the starting catcher in Colorado. Offers enough production to keep you afloat, but his 20-plus home run power is a thing of the past.
Livan Hernandez P WAS HOU The guy certainly can still eat up innings as a back-of-the-rotation starter. Just don't expect them to be good innings.
Koyie Hill C CHC STL Will vie for the opportunity to serve as Yadier Molina's caddy this spring, but backup catchers aren't exactly fountains of fantasy value.
Steve Holm C COL MIN The Twins are already set at the catching position, so Holm will reside in the minors all year unless a need arises in Minnesota.
Chin-lung Hu 2B NYM CLE Was once thought to have a bright future in the Dodgers' organization, but he never panned out. A bench job is possible; any fantasy value is not.
Kyle Hudson OF BAL TEX Hudson gets by on speed and speed alone, though it's probably not enough to win him a roster spot, much less significant playing time.
Dusty Hughes P MIN ATL He's a left-handed specialist who allowed lefties to hit .360 against him in his short big league stint last year. Not exactly a recipe for success.
Chris Iannetta C COL LAA Drastic home/road splits last year -- .301-10-39 at Coors, .172-4-16 on the road -- make Iannetta a risky option now that he's away from the thin Colorado air.
Ryota Igarashi P NYM PIT Held a 5.74 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in two years with the Mets. A new environment won't suddenly turn things around for this 32-year-old.
Cesar Izturis SS BAL MIL Should earn a bench role with the Brewers in spring training but does more harm than good from an offensive standpoint.
Edwin Jackson P STL WAS Unlikely to ever fulfill the potential scouts saw when he was a prospect but is still a worthwhile fantasy option who did well to stay in the National League.
Conor Jackson 1B/OF BOS TEX Staying healthy has been difficult for Jackson, and there's little chance he'll ever return to his early-career form. Is a good bet to win a roster spot in the spring.
Chris Jakubauskas P BAL ARI Logged 72.1 innings last year and delivered a 5.72 ERA and 1.69 WHIP. Not sure what the D-backs are expecting here, but it shouldn't be good.
Chuck James P MIN NYM A career 2.26 ERA in the minors suggests there's hope. A career 4.53 ERA in 72 big league appearances (55 starts) suggest it's time to give up on that hope.
Jason Jaramillo C PIT CHC This spring will feature Jaramillo's adventurous journey to win the backup catcher job in Chicago. We're as excited as you are.
John Jaso C TAM SEA Failed to follow up on a fine rookie season in 2010 and will now be the No. 2 catcher in Seattle behind Miguel Olivo after being traded in November.
Waldis Joaquin P SFO WAS Has made 19 big league appearances over the past three seasons. His 7.1 K/9 in those 19 games is respectable. His matching 7.1 BB/9 is not.
Dan Johnson 1B TAM CWS Helped propel the Rays into the postseason with his heroic home run on the last day of the season. Still, he's a guy who hasn't hit better than .236 since 2005.
Rob Johnson C SDG NYM Johnson's batting averages over the past three years: .213, .191, .190. Sounds like the perfect backup catcher to us, too.
Nick Johnson 1B CLE BAL Returned from wrist surgery last year but was largely unproductive at Triple-A. Probably unlikely, but it's possible a strong spring could net him a reserve role.
Austin Kearns OF CLE MIA Hasn't done anything worthwhile since being dealt to the Yankees in 2010. Could win a job as a reserve outfielder in Miami, but any fantasy value is unlikely.
Adam Kennedy 2B SEA LAD Double-digit steals were the lone reason to own Kennedy in single-league formats. If that potential is gone, so is his fantasy value.
Logan Kensing P NYY PIT Didn't pitch at all in 2010 and spent all of last season at Triple-A. He won't have value, regardless, but a 10.5 K/9 in the minors in 2011 could intrigue the Bucs.
Jeff Keppinger 2B SFO TAM Still makes plenty of contact, which protects his batting average, but the best you can really say is that he doesn't hurt you in single-league formats.
Josh Kinney P CWS SEA Hasn't been the same since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2006. A 3.9 K/BB ratio in 49 Triple-A appearances last year is a positive, though.
Mark Kotsay OF MIL SDG At this point in his career, a bench role serves Kotsay just fine. Just don't let him take up a bench spot on your fantasy squad.
Casey Kotchman 1B TAM CLE Will see close to every-day at-bats in Cleveland. Last year's .306 BA will be hard to repeat, though, as he's a .268 career hitter and hit just .217 in 2010.
Kevin Kouzmanoff 3B COL KAN Mike Moustakas is the starting third baseman in KC, meaning Kouzmanoff will have a hard time finding consistent at-bats, not that he deserves them.
Jason Kubel OF MIN ARI Played in only 99 games in 2011 because of foot issues, but moving to hitter-friendly Chase Field in Arizona could help him rebound.
Hong-Chih Kuo P LAD SEA Elbow issues played a key part in a disastrous 2011 season. Could rebound if he's healthy, but that's a big if. Pitching in Safeco Field won't hurt.
Hiroki Kuroda P LAD NYY With sub-4.00 ERAs and WHIPs of 1.22 or better in four straight seasons, Kuroda is the definition of stability. Should achieve a career-best win total with the Yanks.
Aaron Laffey P KAN TOR Hoping to make it as a starter in Toronto after pitching exclusively in relief last year. Whether he achieves his goal or not, this isn't a fantasy-worthy arm.
Gerald Laird C STL DET Returns to Detroit after one year in St. Louis, so instead of being Yadier Molina's backup, he'll be Alex Avila's. His fantasy value is nonexistent either way.
Ryan Langerhans OF ARI LAA Is a candidate to win a reserve outfield job in L.A. because he can play all three outfield positions, not because he can hit. Because he can't.
Jeff Larish 1B PHI BAL Signed with the Orioles but didn't even receive an invite to spring training. Anything else you need to know about his 2012 fantasy prospects?
Andy LaRoche 3B OAK CLE Former top prospect has seemingly fizzled out completely. A strong spring could net him a reserve role, but more time toiling in the minors seems likely.
Mat Latos P SDG CIN Will miss pitching in Petco Park, but this is an elite arm who should be able to succeed anywhere. More run support in Cincy will be a plus.
Wade LeBlanc P SDG MIA There's no room in Miami's rotation if everyone is healthy, so he might be looking at a long-relief/sixth-starter role in his new home.
Wil Ledezma P TOR LAD Has spent most of the past few seasons in the minors, and there's little reason to think that won't be the case again in 2012 with the Dodgers.
DJ LeMahieu 2B CHC COL A career .317 hitter in the minors, LeMahieu was going to get a crack at the second-base job before the Marco Scutaro acquisition. Now he'll compete for a bench job.
Fred Lewis OF CIN CLE Swiped 17 bags in 2010, but this is a guy who needs significant playing time to have any real value. It didn't happen last year, and it won't happen this year, either.
Brad Lidge P PHI WAS Had control issues (6.1 BB/9) after returning from elbow issues last season. Even if he rebounds, a setup role in Washington's bullpen likely won't lead to fantasy value.
Shane Lindsay P CWS LAD Most of last year was spent in the minors. An 11.0 K/9 rate doesn't make up for a 7.2 walk rate in 45 minor league appearances.
Matt Lindstrom P COL BAL Not a dominant reliever, by any means, but it's not inconceivable to think he could stumble into some saves in Baltimore. Still not worth drafting, though.
Scott Linebrink P ATL STL Slipping K/9 and rising BB/9 aren't good signs for this 35-year-old. Will need a strong performance this spring to win a spot on the Opening Day roster.
Adam Loewen OF TOR NYM This converted pitcher hit .306-17-85 at Triple-A last season before getting a cup of coffee in September. More time in the minors is likely, but last year was encouraging.
Jose Lopez 3B MIA CLE Was a productive fantasy hitter just a couple of seasons ago but has since fallen on hard times. Only 28, a rebound is possible, but he'll have to start with a bench gig for the Tribe.
Derek Lowe P ATL CLE Traded to Cleveland in November to clear payroll. Still gets grounders, but his worst walk rate since 2004 and a move back to AL aren't good for fantasy value.
Jed Lowrie SS/3B BOS HOU Will be the everyday shortstop in Houston after the offseason trade from Boston. His bat relegates him to NL-only leagues until he proves otherwise.
Ryan Ludwick OF PIT CIN Can produce worthwhile NL-only value if he sticks in a time-share with Chris Heisey in left field, but don't look for him to return to the player he was in '08 or even '09.
Josh Lueke P SEA TAM Pitched well at Triple-A last year (2.76 ERA, 1.09 WHIP) but was far from effective in 25 big league appearances (6.06 ERA, 1.44 WHIP). He's a long shot to crack the roster.
Ryan Madson P PHI CIN Established himself as a top-tier closer last season, and there's no reason to think he won't maintain the same level of success in Cincinnati.
Trystan Magnuson P OAK TOR Pitched poorly during his brief stint in the majors in 2011. A decent minor league track record will allow him to compete for a relief role this spring.
Paul Maholm P PIT CHC Lack of ability to miss bats makes him unexciting. There's NL-only value here if he proves last season's shoulder issues are behind him.
Jeff Marquez P NYY SEA Looking to win a middle-relief job in the spring, but there's nothing he has done in the high levels of the minors that says we should care.
Jason Marquis P ARI MIN Competent enough to eat innings at the back of the Twins rotation. Just make sure he's not in your fantasy lineup when he's doing so.
Sean Marshall P CHC CIN Posted an impressive 4.7 K/BB with the Cubs last year and could handle ninth-inning duties ably if Ryan Madson encounters injury issues.
Fernando Martinez OF NYM HOU This once highly touted prospect is still only 23, so there's still time, but he hit just .260/.329/.417 at Triple-A last year and should spend most of his time there again in 2012.
Darin Mastroianni OF TOR MIN Big-time steals potential makes him interesting, but he offers little else. Opening the season in the minors is the most likely scenario.
Joe Mather OF COL CHC Hit .303/.411/.630 at Triple-A in 2008, but it's been all downhill from there. At this point, Mather is nothing but organizational depth for the Cubs.
Jeff Mathis C LAA TOR Can't hit, but he makes for a good backup catcher because he's good defensively. Not exactly a ringing endorsement to fantasy owners.
Casey McGehee 3B MIL PIT Completely collapsed last year and will try to put the pieces back together in Pittsburgh. Hit .285-23-105 in 2010, but he's nothing more than a late-round flier for now.
Nate McLouth OF ATL PIT Returns to the Pirates as a fourth outfielder. Could produce minimal NL-only value if he can stay healthy, but we have no reason to believe he can.
Mark Melancon P HOU BOS Will be the top setup man in Boston's bullpen but is a good bet to get some ninth-inning work at some point, considering Andrew Bailey is no ironman.
Jason Michaels OF HOU WAS Had season-ending surgery on his hand in September and will attempt to bounce back by earning a reserve role with the Nats in spring training.
Jose Mijares P MIN KAN Will try to land a job as a lefty specialist in the Royals bullpen this spring. That gig has as much fantasy value as it sounds.
Jai Miller OF OAK BAL Slugged 32 homers at Triple-A last year, though it was his fourth year there, and he strikes out a ton. Will get a look in camp, but expectations aren't high.
Jim Miller P COL OAK Saw some brief time in the majors in September. Odds are he'll be nothing more than organizational depth for Oakland.
Trever Miller P BOS CHC Nearing the end of the line at age 38. Could win a relief role in Chicago as a lefty specialist, but a plummeting K/9 and skyrocketing BB/9 isn't a good combination.
Brad Mills P TOR LAA Sure, the sample size is small, but he has a 8.57 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in 14 big league appearances over three seasons. Why would things be different in 2012?
Kevin Millwood P COL SEA Pitched respectably (3.98 ERA, 1.21 WHIP) in nine starts for Colorado last year and will compete for a rotation spot for Seattle this spring. Safeco should be kind to him.
Tommy Milone P WAS OAK Acquired in the Gio Gonzalez deal, this lefty should come away with a rotation spot in spring training. His 9.7 K/BB in 24 Triple-A starts tells us he has potential.
Pat Misch P NYM PHI Yet another organizational depth signing. Made just six appearances in the majors last year, and let's just say they didn't go well (10.29 ERA, 2.14 WHIP).
Jose Molina C TOR TAM Expected to get the majority of the playing time behind the plate in Tampa. Known more for defense than offense, but should still carve out some AL-only value.
Luis Montanez OF CHC PHI Batted .321 with a .396 OBP in 92 games at Triple-A last year, though he's a long shot to make the Phillies' roster as a reserve outfielder.
Jesus Montero DH NYY SEA Provides the Mariners with some much-needed punch in the middle of the lineup. Potential to pick up catcher eligibility will make him popular on draft day.
Jose Morales C COL PIT His 2011 season was cut short when he suffered a fractured thumb in June. He has his eyes on the backup catcher gig behind starter Rod Barajas.
Clayton Mortensen P COL BOS Shipped to Boston in the Marco Scutaro trade, but the Red Sox made the deal to shed payroll. Right-hander will serve as depth in the minors.
Guillermo Moscoso P OAK COL Moscoso was acquired in the Seth Smith deal and should serve as Colorado's No. 5 starter. His fly-ball tendencies make him a poor fit for Coors Field, however.
Brandon Moss OF PHI OAK Has some power -- 23 homers at Triple-A last year -- but he has to be considered a long shot to work his way into the crowded outfield mix in Oakland.
Jamie Moyer P FA COL He's 49 years old and returning from Tommy John surgery to attempt a comeback at Coors Field. Yeah, we don't see this going well, either.
Joe Nathan P MIN TEX Inked a two-year, $14 million to take over the ninth-inning role for the Rangers. Didn't look like his old self last year, but his improvement in the second half is encouraging.
Dioner Navarro C LAD CIN Looking to win the backup catcher job in Cincy. That's unlikely, though, with Devin Mesoraco and Ryan Hanigan as near locks for roster spots.
Yamaico Navarro 3B KAN PIT Has shown a little pop and speed in the minors and could earn a roster spot as a utility man. He's a long way from fantasy value.
Pat Neshek P SDG BAL Hasn't been the same pitcher since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2008. Won't be around much longer if he doesn't improve last year's horrid 8.0 BB/9.
Wil Nieves C ATL COL Hoping to win a backup catcher job but more than likely will serve as organizational depth, not that he'd have any value either way.
Jayson Nix 2B TOR NYY Has some pop and enough speed to steal a few bags, but there's still little chance that he'll win a roster spot with the Yankees.
Laynce Nix OF WAS PHI Will be used mostly off the bench in Philly but possesses enough pop (16 dingers in 324-at-bats last year) to carry some value in NL-only formats.
Hector Noesi P NYY SEA Part of the deal that netted the Mariners Jesus Montero, Noesi could round out Seattle's rotation. He has upside if he can maintain his career 1.7 BB/9 from the minors.
Mike O'Connor P NYM NYY Hard to see the Yankees giving a serious look to a lefty who held a 5.22 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 39 relief appearances at Triple-A last year.
Hideki Okajima P BOS NYY Most of 2011 was spent in the minors, and he hasn't gotten left-handed hitters out consistently since 2009, so a bullpen job with the Yanks is unlikely.
Darren Oliver P TEX TOR Posted a career-best 2.21 ERA last year as a 40-year-old. If he can pitch that effectively at age 40, why not at age 41?
Josh Outman P OAK COL Returned from Tommy John surgery last season and wasn't quite the same as before the operation. Worth watching, but that's it for now.
Micah Owings P ARI SDG After three straight years of 5.00-plus ERAs, last season has to be considered a resounding success. Will compete for the final rotation spot in San Diego.
Vicente Padilla P LAD BOS Was sidelined most of 2011 after undergoing neck surgery but could win a rotation spot in Boston with a strong spring. Any fantasy value is a long shot, however.
Angel Pagan OF NYM SFO Has swiped 30-plus bags the past two years and is a good bet to repeat that in San Francisco as the Giants' every-day center fielder and leadoff man.
Matt Pagnozzi C PIT CLE Owns a .220 career batting average in the minors. Assuming he doesn't win the backup catcher job, he'll serve as organizational depth in the minor leagues.
Matt Palmer P LAA SDG Made 24 Triple-A starts and produced a 6.44 ERA and 1.72 WHIP. This is an organizational-depth signing if there ever was one.
Jonathan Papelbon P BOS PHI Has notched 30-plus saves in six straight years and was at his best in 2011 with a 12.2 K/9 and 1.4 BB/9. Save opportunities will be plenty in Philly.
Eric Patterson OF SDG DET Plays multiple positions and has enough speed to be useful with significant playing time. Significant playing time is never going to come, though.
Corey Patterson OF STL MIL Signed to a minor league deal and didn't receive an invite to spring training, so it sounds like he'll bide his time in the minors for most of 2012.
Xavier Paul OF PIT WAS His 378 career big league at-bats have produced a .246 average and three home runs. There's no reason for him to get another 200-plus at-bats like last year.
Ronny Paulino C NYM BAL Will compete with Taylor Teagarden in spring training for the privilege of backing up Matt Wieters behind the plate. Nothing to see here.
Brad Peacock P WAS OAK Posted a 2.39 ERA and 177 K's in 146.2 innings between Double- and Triple-A last year and has promise as a part of Oakland's rotation this season.
Steve Pearce 1B PIT MIN Has enjoyed success in the minors, but it never has translated to the big leagues. It's doubtful he'll get much, if any, time with the Twins in 2012.
Carlos Pena 1B CHC TAM You know what you're getting here: 25-plus homers and a batting average in the .220s. Has more value in leagues that use OBP instead of batting average.
Juan Perez P PHI MIL Knows how to miss bats (9.2 K/9 in 32 big league games) but has major control problems (6.1 BB/9). Nothing but a depth signing here.
Ryan Perry P DET WAS Once considered the future closer in Detroit, Perry has struggled to fulfill his potential. Still has time at 24 years old, but there's no value in a middle-relief role.
Kyle Phillips C SDG TOR Will serve as depth in the minors, as J.P. Arencibia and Jeff Mathis are expected to be the two catchers kept on the Blue Jays' roster.
Felix Pie OF BAL CLE All of the initial shine has worn off, as Pie has nearly 1,000 big league at-bats and next to nothing to show for it. He'll compete for a bench job this spring.
Juan Pierre OF CWS PHI Still plenty of stolen base potential here, though he's clearly waning as he nears 35. As a reserve outfielder in Philly, his value is limited to NL-only leagues.
Michael Pineda P SEA NYY Leaves the pitcher-friendly confines of Safeco Field, but the win potential he'll have with the Yanks gives him a boost in fantasy value.
Joel Pineiro P LAA PHI Philly's rotation is full, so they likely view Pineiro as an insurance policy. Fantasy owners are best to leave him be, even in NL-only leagues.
Jason Pridie OF NYM OAK Used to have a nice power/speed thing going but failed to impress in his first real shot at playing time last year. Has plenty of competition in Oakland's outfield.
Albert Pujols 1B STL LAA It's rare that .299-37-99 is a "down" year, but it was. Even if he's entering his decline years, he's still an elite hitter and an elite fantasy option.
Nick Punto 2B STL BOS Used to hold value in single-league formats because of his double-digits steals potential, but that may be a thing of the past, rendering him useless in fantasy.
David Purcey P DET PHI His 19 appearances in Detroit last year were downright ugly (7.23 ERA, 2.20 WHIP). His purpose in 2012 will be to provide minor league depth.
Zach Putnam P CLE COL Sent to the Rockies in the Kevin Slowey deal, Putnam could earn a spot in Colorado's bullpen with a strong showing in spring training.
Chad Qualls P SDG PHI Held a 5.05 ERA and 1.57 WHIP away from Petco last year (2.09, 0.96 at home), so a move to hitter-friendly Citizens Bank Park could pose problems.
Carlos Quentin OF CWS SDG No question that the power is legit, but he can't seem to stay healthy (has never registered 500 at-bats). Moving to Petco won't do him any favors, either.
Omar Quintanilla 2B TEX NYM Could make the Mets' roster out of spring training because of his versatility in the field but offers little from an offensive perspective.
Aramis Ramirez 3B CHC MIL Batted 50 points higher at Wrigley last year (.332 versus .282), though Miller Park is technically more favorable to hitters. Bigger question is whether he can stay healthy again.
Ramon Ramirez P SFO NYM Pitched well in relief for the Giants last year and should be a fine asset to the Mets' bullpen, though ninth-inning work is doubtful unless multiple injuries occur.
Wilkin Ramirez OF ATL MIN Has some power and speed potential, but he's buried on the depth chart and is unlikely to make the team. It's possible that he's just a "4-A" talent.
Jon Rauch P TOR NYM Expected to be fully recovered from season-ending knee surgery and likely will work as a setup man behind Frank Francisco in the Big Apple.
Chris Ray P SEA CLE His 33-save season in Baltimore was a long time ago. At this point, he's just hoping to win a roster spot as a middle reliever. No value here.
Josh Reddick OF BOS OAK Underwent offseason wrist injury but should be fine for the spring. He could get substantial playing time in right field, but this is an AL-only bat, not a mixed-league one.
Jo-Jo Reyes P BAL PIT He once held some potential with the Braves but has been nothing short of awful in 62 big league starts. He should spend most of 2012 in the minors.
Jose Reyes SS NYM MIA A monster season landed him a six-year, $106 million deal, but he still has to be considered a health risk; he hasn't played more than 133 games since 2008.
Greg Reynolds P COL TEX He has been a disaster in 27 games (16 starts) at the big league level (7.47 ERA, 1.69). There's little reason to think he'll somehow catch on in Texas.
Will Rhymes 2B DET TAM Has stolen 20-plus bases four times in the minors and could land a bench spot in Tampa, though playing time will be sparse even if that happens.
Antoan Richardson OF ATL BAL Got a brief September call-up with Atlanta last year and has great speed potential -- he once stole 66 bags in low-A -- but this was just a depth signing for the O's.
Anthony Rizzo 1B SDG CHC Acquired from the Padres in January, Rizzo likely will start in the minors, but he's the Cubs' first baseman of the future and could get the call at some point in 2012.
Fernando Rodney P LAA TAM Has no value if he's not closing games (not that he should be). Last year's 7.9 BB/9 with the Angels is unacceptable for a big league pitcher.
J.C. Romero P COL STL Will work as a left-handed specialist in the Cardinals' bullpen. Just don't ask him to get right-handed hitters out (.322 BA against him in 2011).
Cody Ross OF SFO BOS Expected to platoon with Ryan Sweeney in right field once Carl Crawford is healthy. Has AL-only value as long as he's getting semi-regular playing time.
Vinny Rottino OF MIA NYM Has made it the majors four times, and 14 at-bats is his career high. That says something. Was signed for minor league depth and nothing more.
Aaron Rowand OF SFO MIA Has received at least 330 at-bats for eight straight seasons. That streak likely will end in 2012, as a bench job is the best he can hope for at this point in his career.
Justin Ruggiano OF TAM HOU Flashed 20-homer/20-steal potential in the minors a few years ago but hasn't produced during his short stints with the Rays. Will compete for a reserve outfielder job this spring.
Adam Russell P TAM ATL Pitched 36 games as a reliever for Tampa Bay last year, but he won't be long for the big leagues if he doesn't improve on his 3.6 K/9 and 5.5 BB/9.
Takashi Saito P MIL ARI Has been a dominant reliever as long as he has been in the league, but his age (42) and last year's injury issues make us wonder how much time he has left.
Brian Sanches P MIA PHI His control will have to improve (5.3 BB/9 last year) if he's going to win a bullpen job in camp and log any significant innings this season.
Jonathan Sanchez P SFO KAN An ankle injury ended his season early, though his 5.9 BB/9 was a career-worst before he got hurt. He'll have to harness his control if he's going to rebound.
Dave Sappelt OF CIN CHC Likely to be left on the outside looking in this spring, but is a .309 career hitter in the minors and stole 47 bases between two levels back in 2009.
Dane Sardinha P PHI BAL Won't see any time in the majors unless injuries occur, and even then he's not a lock to get a call. At this point he's nothing but organizational depth.
Luke Scott OF BAL TAM Will be the primary DH in Tampa this year, though it's fair to wonder if his power will suffer following season-ending shoulder surgery in July.
Marco Scutaro SS BOS COL Doesn't produce flashy numbers but does enough across the board to make him a solid option. His stock only goes up in Colorado.
Chris Seddon P SEA CLE A long shot to come away with a roster spot in Cleveland. Nothing in his skill set or minor league performance is noteworthy.
George Sherrill P ATL SEA Got back on track last year after a poor showing in 2010. He's a quality big league reliever but one without any fantasy value.
Kelly Shoppach C TAM BOS Will platoon with Jarrod Saltalamacchia behind the plate in Boston. Has good power, and playing mostly against lefties should help his batting average.
Carlos Silva P FA BOS 2011 was basically a lost season due to shoulder issues. He's a long shot to make an impact, but the back of Boston's rotation isn't yet solidified.
James Skelton C CIN WAS A depth signing by the Nationals, Skelton will bide his time in the minor leagues this year. He'll stay there unless injuries create a need.
Doug Slaten P WAS PIT Was unable to get both right- and left-handed hitters out consistently last year. He'll compete for a bullpen spot in spring training.
Kevin Slowey P COL CLE Peripherals have always been good, but he hasn't been able to translate that into fantasy value. Only a late-round flier in AL-only leagues at this point.
Seth Smith OF COL OAK That he hit just as well on the road last year as he did at Coors is a good sign, though there are many outfielders vying for playing time for the A's.
Brad Snyder OF CHC HOU Continues to put up numbers in the minors, but his fate is pretty much sealed at age 29. Figures to spend most of 2012 in the minors yet again.
Brandon Snyder 1B BAL TEX Another former first-round pick who never panned out. Will serve as minor league depth for the Rangers this year.
Chris Snyder C PIT HOU Back issues limited him to only 34 games last year. He's in line to get the bulk of the at-bats at catcher until Jason Castro returns from foot surgery.
Andy Sonnanstine P TAM CHC Has experience as both a starter and reliever in the big leagues but hasn't had any real success since 2008. Could be used as an injury replacement.
Ryan Spilborghs OF COL CLE A foot injury hampered him last year and limited him to 200 at-bats. He could have some AL-only value if injuries open up playing time in Cleveland.
Mitch Stetter P MIL TEX Underwent hip surgery in August but wasn't effective before then. His chances of winning a bullpen job this spring are slim.
Ian Stewart 3B COL CHC Battled wrist issues last season and struggled when he did take the field. Big-time power here if healthy, but he can't be counted on.
Huston Street P COL SDG Replaces the departed Heath Bell as the closer in San Diego. After holding a 5.59 ERA at Coors last year, a fresh start in Petco Park sounds lovely.
Eric Stults P COL CWS Goes from one great hitter's park to another. Not that it really matters, though, as the lefty's time in the big leagues this year should be sparse.
Jeff Suppan P KAN SDG Spent all of last season in the minors and should do the same in 2012. A 4.78 ERA in 27 Triple-A starts last year suggests it's time to hang 'em up.
Ryan Sweeney OF OAK BOS A fine player in real life but doesn't do enough to really help owners outside of AL-only leagues. Will share time with Cody Ross in right field once Carl Crawford returns.
Brian Tallet P TOR PIT Injuries played a part, but he was still downright awful last season. Will try to prove he's healthy as he competes for a lefty specialist job in Pittsburgh.
Taylor Teagarden C TEX BAL Not much value to be had as the backup catcher behind Matt Wieters. Even if an injury occurred, Teagarden may do more harm than good.
Mark Teahen 3B TOR WAS The days of Teahen's getting significant playing time are long gone. He could land a utility job because of his versatility, but don't expect any fantasy value.
Robinson Tejeda P KAN CLE Pitched effectively at Triple-A in 2011 but struggled in his brief stint with the Royals. Will look to grab a middle-relief role with a strong spring.
Dale Thayer P NYM SDG Could crack the Padres' roster after having success in a short stint with the Mets last year and posting a 4.4 K/BB at Triple-A.
Ryan Theriot 2B/SS STL SFO Will compete with Brandon Crawford for the starting shortstop job. Value is limited to NL-only leagues even if he gets significant playing time.
Jim Thome DH CLE PHI Power still makes him worth owning in single-league formats, though playing time will be sparse once Ryan Howard returns to action.
Aaron Thompson P PIT MIN Doesn't have good enough control and doesn't strike out enough hitters to earn a key role in the Twins' bullpen this spring.
Daryl Thompson P CIN MIN Posted a 3.8 K/BB ratio at Triple-A last year, though it was his third year at that level. More time in the minors is likely in his future.
Joe Thurston 2B MIA HOU Hit .300 with 12 homers and 13 steals at Triple-A last year. Then again, it was his fifth year there. He'll compete for a bench role in spring training.
Matt Tolbert 2B/SS MIN CHC Has received 605 at-bats in his big league career and holds a .230/.288/.319 slash line. Defensive versatility is all he brings to a team.
Andres Torres OF SFO NYM Missed time with an Achilles injury, though steals were about all he offered when healthy. Playing time could diminish in 2012 if he starts slowly.
J.R. Towles C HOU MIN Once a top prospect in the Astros' system, Towles has fallen to the point where he's just hoping to secure a spot on the bench.
Chad Tracy 3B JAP WAS Returns to the States after playing in Japan last year, Tracy will compete for a reserve role but likely will serve as depth in the minors.
Matt Treanor C TEX LAD Before being dealt to Texas, he posted a .351 OBP in 186 at-bats with the Royals despite hitting just .226. That's the only good thing there is to say.
Ryan Tucker P TEX LAD Brief stint with Texas last year was his first big league action since he made 13 appearances with the Marlins in 2008. Back to the minors he'll go in 2012.
Raul Valdes P NYY PHI Will attempt to win a job as a lefty specialist in the spring, but left-handed hitters actually hit better off him last year. Yeah, that's not good.
Merkin Valdez P TEX OAK If Valdez spends a significant amount of time in Oakland bullpen this year, then injuries have surely hit the team hard.
Wilson Valdez 2B/3B/SS PHI CIN Could have some value to the Reds because of his ability to play all over the diamond, but that doesn't translate into anything fantasy-worthy.
Gil Velazquez 2B LAA MIA His .328/.399/.466 slash line at Triple-A last year looks impressive, but that's just the "4-A" talent talking. Year No. 7 at Triple-A coming right up!
Eugenio Velez 2B LAD STL Could offer the Cardinals some speed and defensive flexibility off the bench. That he went 0-for-37 with the Dodgers last year doesn't help, though.
Jose Veras P PIT MIL Traded to the Brewers in exchange for Casey McGehee, Veras will take on a middle-relief role for Milwaukee this season.
Omar Vizquel 3B CWS TOR At 44 years old, Vizquel is approaching 3,000 hits, but a roster spot is far from guaranteed, so he needs a strong spring.
Edinson Volquez P CIN SDG Pitched poorly last year but was coming off Tommy John surgery, so we'll cut him some slack. Petco Park could be just what he needs to get back on track.
Chris Volstad P MIA CHC A career-best 2.7 BB/9 is encouraging, and his ability to induce ground balls should help him at his new home park, Wrigley Field.
P.J. Walters P TOR MIN Nothing here is the least bit interesting. Will toil in the minors all year unless a swarm of injury bugs attacks Minnesota.
Kyle Weiland P BOS HOU Has shown decent potential in the minors and could conceivably get a look at some point this year if a rotation spot opens.
Dan Wheeler P BOS CLE Won't have any value because late-inning work appears unlikely, but he posted a 4.9 K/BB with Boston last year and should be a key part of Cleveland's bullpen.
Ty Wigginton 1B/3B/OF COL PHI Expected to keep first base warm for Ryan Howard while he recovers from Achilles surgery. His value will sink once the big man returns, though.
Josh Willingham OF OAK MIN Traded batting average for power in 2011. His 29 dingers and 98 RBIs were both career bests, but his .246 batting average was a career worst.
Dontrelle Willis P CIN PHI Remember back when he was one of the brightest young stars in the league? That's all his fantasy value is now: a distant memory.
C.J. Wilson P TEX LAA His rising K/9 and falling BB/9 are good signs, and he won't miss Rangers Ballpark, where his 3.69 ERA and 1.23 WHIP were worse than his road marks (2.31, 1.15).
Josh Wilson 3B MIL ATL Can play pretty much anywhere in the field, but that doesn't help fantasy owners when the player in question can't hit. Which he can't.
Dewayne Wise OF TOR NYY Can you envision a scenario in which Wise, a career .219/.256/.373 hitter, gets significant playing time with the Yankees? We can't, either.
Brandon Wood 3B/SS PIT COL There was a time when the thought of Wood and his enormous power potential heading to Coors Field would've made us giddy. Now we barely care.
Tim Wood P TEX PIT In 58 big league innings, he has walked more batters than he has struck out. Even the Pirates should know better than to give him a serious look.
Travis Wood P CIN CHC Traded to the Cubs in December, Wood has some potential but is limited to NL-only formats at this point in his young career.
Jamey Wright P SEA LAD Was competent in a middle-relief role for Seattle last year and will need a good spring to secure a bullpen gig with the Dodgers.
Matt Young OF ATL DET His only hope of a roster spot comes with his ability to play multiple positions. Has some steals potential but wouldn't play enough to use it.
Carlos Zambrano P CHC MIA Maybe a change of scenery will help, but this is still a declining skill set. If anything, having "Big Z" and Ozzie Guillen in the same dugout should be entertaining.
Joel Zumaya P DET MIN Was sidelined for the entire 2011 season due to elbow surgery and will attempt a comeback with the Twins. We know his potential, but he's a big question mark.