MLB Power Rankings: Where All 30 Teams Stand as Spring Camp Kicks Off

With pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training early this coming week and full workouts starting next week, the MLB season is finally here.

The Michael Bourn signing on Monday night (h/t ESPN) already had me going back to edit these rankings once, and Kyle Lohse finding a landing spot may have me doing the same, but until then, this is where all 30 teams stand in my mind entering the season.

So here are my first official power rankings of the new season after having tweaked them on a fairly regular basis throughout the offseason.

Moving forward, there will finally be some in-game action to base these on as we push ever closer to Opening Day.

Note: Rosters taken from MLBDepthCharts.com.

30. Houston Astros

Key Additions

1B/OF Chris Carter, DH Carlos Pena, RP Jose Veras, OF Rick Ankiel, SP Phil Humber, SP Erik Bedard, SP Alex White, SP John Ely, SP Brad Peacock (P), C Max Stassi (P)

Key Losses

SS Jed Lowrie, RP Wilton Lopez, RP Fernando Rodriguez, RP Rob Rasmussen, C Chris Snyder

Overview

The Houston Astros will have a tough road ahead of them with their move to the AL West as they continue to rebuild the franchise.

They brought on a number of low-cost veterans to fill needs for the upcoming season, but their best deal may have been trading Jed Lowrie to the Oakland A's. It landed them a potential middle-of-the-order bat in Chris Carter and a top pitching prospect in Brad Peacock.

They're still at least a few years from contention, but they're rebuilding the right way and should be set up for sustained success once they do return to contention.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

2B Jose Altuve
RF Fernando Martinez
DH Carlos Pena
LF Chris Carter
1B Brett Wallace
CF Justin Maxwell
C Jason Castro
SS Tyler Greene
3B Matt Dominguez

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Bud Norris
SP Lucas Harrell
SP Jordan Lyles
SP Phil Humber
SP Erik Bedard
CP Jose Veras

29. Miami Marlins

Key Additions

SP Henderson Alvarez, SS Adeiny Hechavarria, 3B Placido Polanco, LF Juan Pierre, RP Jon Rauch, RP Chad Qualls, UT Chone Figgins, C Jeff Mathis, OF Jake Marisnick (P), SP Justin Nicolino (P), IF Derek Dietrich (P), SP Anthony DeSclafani (P)

Key Losses

SS Jose Reyes, SP Josh Johnson, SP Mark Buehrle, OF Emilio Bonifacio, C John Buck, SS Yunel Escobar, RP Heath Bell, 1B Carlos Lee

Overview

After a disappointing first season in their new stadium, the Miami Marlins gutted their roster this offseason with another of their patented fire sales.

A huge blockbuster with the Toronto Blue Jays landed them a pair of top prospects in Jake Marisnick and Justin Nicolino as well as young starter Henderson Alvarez.

Those guys will join a solid young core that should make for a bright future in Miami. However, this season will be a long one, as there is not much to get excited for beyond slugging outfielder Giancarlo Stanton.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

LF Juan Pierre
3B Placido Polanco
1B Logan Morrison
RF Giancarlo Stanton
CF Justin Ruggiano
C Rob Brantly
2B Donovan Solano
SS Adeiny Hechavarria
Pitcher

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Ricky Nolasco
SP Henderson Alvarez
SP Wade LeBlanc
SP Nathan Eovaldi
SP Jacob Turner
CP Steve Cishek

28. Colorado Rockies

Key Additions

RP Wilton Lopez, SP Chris Volstad, SP Miguel Batista, RP Manny Corpas, C Yorvit Torrealba, 1B/3B Ryan Wheeler (P)

Key Losses

SP Alex White, SP Jonathan Sanchez, RP Matt Reynolds, 1B Jason Giambi

Overview

Despite having the worst starting rotation in baseball last season, the Colorado Rockies did little to address their staff aside from re-signing Jeff Francis and bringing on Chris Volstad and Miguel Batista on minor league deals.

The team did land a potential replacement should they opt to trade closer Rafael Betancourt in Wilton Lopez from the Astros, and if nothing else, he'll be a plus setup man.

The return of Troy Tulowitzki from injury and a healthy pitching staff should make the Rockies better for 2013, but it likely won't be enough to keep them out of the cellar.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

CF Dexter Fowler
2B Josh Rutledge
LF Carlos Gonzalez
SS Troy Tulowitzki
RF Michael Cuddyer
1B Todd Helton
C Wilin Rosario
3B Chris Nelson
Pitcher

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Jorge De La Rosa
SP Jhoulys Chacin
SP Drew Pomeranz
SP Juan Nicasio
SP Jeff Francis
CP Rafael Betancourt

27. Minnesota Twins

Key Additions

SP Vance Worley, SP Kevin Correia, SP Mike Pelfrey, P Rich Harden, IF Jeff Clement, OF Brandon Boggs, SP Alex Meyer (P), SP Trevor May (P)

Key Losses

CF Denard Span, RF Ben Revere, SP Carl Pavano, SP Scott Baker, RP Matt Capps, IF Alexi Casilla, IF Tsuyoshi Nishioka

Overview

The Minnesota Twins' biggest void entering the season was clearly their starting rotation, and they took steps to address it both for the present and future.

Vance Worley will front the staff this coming season alongside Scott Diamond, and veterans Kevin Correia and Mike Pelfrey will fill out the staff. Top prospects Trevor May and Alex Meyer were also added and should serve as the future of the staff.

The outfield was dealt a blow with the trades of Denard Span and Ben Revere, but the team hopes Darin Mastroianni and Chris Parmelee will be able to replace them.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

CF Darin Mastroianni
2B Jamey Carroll
C Joe Mauer
LF Josh Willingham
1B Justin Morneau
DH Ryan Doumit
RF Chris Parmelee
3B Trevor Plouffe
SS Pedro Florimon, Jr.

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Vance Worley
SP Scott Diamond
SP Kevin Correia
SP Liam Hendriks
SP Brian Duensing
CP Glen Perkins

26. San Diego Padres

Key Additions

SP Freddy Garcia, SP Tyson Ross, RP Fautino De Los Santos, IF Cody Ransom

Key Losses

SP Kip Wells, SP Andrew Werner, RP Cory Burns, UT Andy Parrino

Overview

It's been a quiet offseason for the San Diego Padres, as they'll rely on one of the deepest farm systems in baseball to continue to improve the big-league club.

Freddy Garcia and Tyson Ross were acquired to bolster the starting rotation, and Jason Marquis was re-signed. Still, the team lacks a reliable arm beyond Edinson Volquez and Clayton Richard.

The team's biggest addition will likely be second baseman Jedd Gyorko, who could step in and immediately be one of the best offensive players at the position.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

SS Everth Cabrera
2B Logan Forsythe
3B Chase Headley
LF Carlos Quentin
1B Yonder Alonso
RF Will Venable
CF Cameron Maybin
C Nick Hundley (Yasmani Grandal suspended first 50 games)
Pitcher

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Edinson Volquez
SP Clayton Richard
SP Jason Marquis
SP Eric Stults
SP Freddy Garcia
CP Huston Street

25. Chicago Cubs

Key Additions

SP Edwin Jackson, SP Scott Baker, SP Scott Feldman, SP Carlos Villanueva, RP Kyuji Fujikawa, RP Hisanori Takahashi, OF Scott Hairston, OF Nate Schierholtz, OF Darnell McDonald, C Dioner Navarro

Key Losses

1B Bryan LaHair, SP Chris Volstad, SP Randy Wells, RP Manny Corpas, OF Joe Mather, UT Blake DeWitt

Overview

The Chicago Cubs continue to rebuild their franchise from the bottom up, and they turned their focus to improving the starting rotation this offseason.

Edwin Jackson was added on a big four-year deal, while Scott Feldman, Scott Baker and Carlos Villanueva were all brought aboard as stop-gap options.

Nate Schierholtz and Scott Hairston will give the team's young outfielders a chance to develop, and Japanese reliever Kyuji Fujikawa gives the team a fallback option if Carlos Marmol falters or is traded.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

CF David DeJesus
RF Nate Schierholtz
1B Anthony Rizzo
LF Alfonso Soriano
SS Starlin Castro
3B Ian Stewart
C Welington Castillo
2B Darwin Barney
Pitcher

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Matt Garza
SP Jeff Samardzija
SP Edwin Jackson
SP Scott Feldman 
SP Carlos Villanueva
CP Carlos Marmol

24. New York Mets

Key Additions

SP Shaun Marcum, OF Collin Cowgill, C John Buck, OF Marlon Byrd, RP Brandon Lyon, RP Aaron Laffey, RP LaTroy Hawkins, RP Pedro Feliciano, RP Scott Atchison, C Travis d'Arnaud (P), SP Noah Syndergaard (P)

Key Losses

SP R.A. Dickey, LF Jason Bay, CF Andres Torres, SP Mike Pelfrey, OF Scott Hairston, SP Chris Young, RP Jon Rauch, RP Ramon Ramirez, IF Ronny Cedeno, C Kelly Shoppach, C Josh Thole, C Mike Nickeas, 3B Jefry Marte (P)

Overview

The New York Mets cut ties with a number of veteran pieces this offseason, and they will begin to incorporate more and more pieces from their deep farm system at the big-league level.

Third baseman David Wright was locked up with a long-term extension, while reigning Cy Young winner R.A. Dickey was dealt to the Blue Jays for top prospects Travis d'Arnaud and Noah Syndergaard.

Shaun Marcum should help shore up the rotation, and the team brought in a number of veteran arms to fill out what was a poor bullpen. It could be a long 2013 season, but it's a team on the rise.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

SS Ruben Tejada
2B Daniel Murphy
3B David Wright
1B Ike Davis
LF Lucas Duda
RF Mike Baxter
C John Buck
CF Kirk Nieuwenhuis
Pitcher 

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Johan Santana
SP Jon Niese
SP Shaun Marcum
SP Matt Harvey
SP Dillon Gee
CP Frank Francisco

23. Pittsburgh Pirates

Key Additions

C Russell Martin, SP Francisco Liriano, RP Mark Melancon, IF/OF Jerry Sands, 1B/OF Brad Hawpe, IF Ivan DeJesus, SP Jeanmar Gomez, SP Jonathan Sanchez, SP Vin Mazzaro, SP Stolmy Pimentel, SP Andrew Oliver (P), 1B Clint Robinson (P)

Key Losses

RP Joel Hanrahan, SP Kevin Correia, RP Chris Resop, RP Chad Qualls, RP Hisanori Takahashi, C Rod Barajas, IF Brock Holt

Overview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to avoid a third straight second-half collapse and put together their first winning season since 1992.

Francisco Liriano was signed to a starting rotation that will also benefit from a full season of Wandy Rodriguez as the team waits for top prospects Gerrit Cole and Jameson Taillon to be MLB-ready.

The team signed Russell Martin to a two-year deal to handle the staff and provide an offensive improvement over Rod Barajas. They also traded closer Joel Hanrahan to the Boston Red Sox for a solid package of big-league-ready players.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

LF Starling Marte
2B Neil Walker
CF Andrew McCutchen
1B Garrett Jones
3B Pedro Alvarez
C Russell Martin
RF Travis Snider
SS Clint Barmes
Pitcher 

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP A.J. Burnett
SP Wandy Rodriguez
SP James McDonald
SP Francisco Liriano
SP Jeff Karstens
CP Jason Grilli

22. Chicago White Sox

Key Additions

3B Jeff Keppinger, RP Matt Lindstrom, IF Angel Sanchez, 1B Lars Anderson (P)

Key Losses

C A.J. Pierzynski, 3B Kevin Youkilis, SP Brett Myers, SP Francisco Liriano, SP Phil Humber

Overview

The Chicago White Sox's major offseason move was the decision to not re-sign catcher A.J. Pierzynski. They will instead turn starting catching duties over to Tyler Flowers.

The team also needed to find a replacement for departing third baseman Kevin Youkilis, and it inked Jeff Keppinger to a three-year deal to fill that void.

Matt Lindstrom will replace Brett Myers as the right-handed setup man, and starters Francisco Liriano and Phil Humber no longer had spots in the White Sox rotation.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

CF Alejandro De Aza
3B Jeff Keppinger
DH Adam Dunn
1B Paul Konerko
RF Alex Rios
LF Dayan Viciedo
SS Alexei Ramirez
C Tyler Flowers
2B Gordon Beckham

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Chris Sale
SP Jake Peavy
SP John Danks
SP Gavin Floyd
SP Jose Quintana
CP Addison Reed

21. Cleveland Indians (Pre-Michael Bourn Signing: 23)

**Update: The Indians agreed to terms with CF Michael Bourn on a four-year, $48 million deal on Monday night (h/t ESPN). The rankings have been adjusted accordingly, as they climbed two spots from 23rd.

Key Additions

RF Nick Swisher, CF Michael Bourn, SP Brett Myers, SP Daisuke Matsuzaka, 1B Mark Reynolds, CF Drew Stubbs, RP Matt Capps, RP Rich Hill, DH Chris McGuiness, RP Matt Albers, RP Bryan Shaw, 1B Jason Giambi, IF Mike Aviles, IF Ryan Raburn, 1B Yan Gomes, SP Scott Kazmir, SP Trevor Bauer (P)

Key Losses

RF Shin-Soo Choo, 1B Casey Kotchman, CF Grady Sizemore, DH Travis Hafner, IF Jack Hannahan, IF Jason Donald, SP Jeanmar Gomez, RP Tony Sipp, RP Roberto Hernandez, RP Dan Wheeler, RP Esmil Rogers, RP Rafael Perez, 1B Lars Anderson (P)

Overview

Expected to be major sellers this offseason, the Cleveland Indians instead added a number of veteran pieces, and they appear to be in a good position to improve on their 68 wins from last season.

Nick Swisher and Michael Bourn rank as the team's big offseason signings, but they also added another big bat in Mark Reynolds and a pair of veteran starters in Brett Myers and Daisuke Matsuzaka while bolstering their bench and adding a number of bullpen arms.

The biggest move of the offseason, though, may have been the three-team trade that shipped Shin-Soo Choo to the Cincinnati Reds and brought top pitching prospect Trevor Bauer, center fielder Drew Stubbs and relievers Matt Albers and Bryan Shaw.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

CF Michael Bourn
2B Jason Kipnis
SS Asdrubal Cabrera
RF Nick Swisher
C Carlos Santana
1B Mark Reynolds
LF Michael Brantley
3B Lonnie Chisenhall
DH Chris McGuiness

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Ubaldo Jimenez
SP Justin Masterson
SP Brett Myers
SP Zach McAllister
SP Daisuke Matsuzaka
CP Chris Perez

20. Milwaukee Brewers

Key Additions

RP Mike Gonzalez, RP Burke Badenhop, RP Tom Gorzelanny, P Kelvim Escobar, SS Bobby Crosby, IF Donnie Murphy

Key Losses

SP Shaun Marcum, RP Jose Veras, RP Francisco Rodriguez, RP Manny Parra, RP Livan Hernandez, RP Fautino De Los Santos, OF Nyjer Morgan, C Yorvit Torrealba

Overview

With the highest-scoring offense in the National League and a promising young starting rotation behind ace Yovani Gallaro, the biggest need for the Milwaukee Brewers was clearly improving their bullpen.

Mike Gonzalez and Tom Gorzelanny were signed as free agents, while Burke Badenhop was acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. They should help shore things up in the late innings.

Losing Shaun Marcum in free agency and trading Zack Greinke at the deadline leaves them with a fairly unproven staff, but they have plenty of upside.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

RF Norichika Aoki
2B Rickie Weeks
LF Ryan Braun
3B Aramis Ramirez
C Jonathan Lucroy
1B Mat Gamel (Corey Hart out four months as of Jan. 25)
CF Carlos Gomez
SS Jean Segura
Pitcher

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Yovani Gallardo
SP Marco Estrada
SP Michael Fiers
SP Chris Narveson
SP Wily Peralta
CP John Axford

19. Kansas City Royals

Key Additions

SP James Shields, SP Wade Davis, SP Ervin Santana, C George Kottaras, OF Endy Chavez, 1B/OF Xavier Nady, RP Dan Wheeler, RP George Sherill, IF Miguel Tejada, IF Brandon Wood, OF Willy Taveras

Key Losses

RP Joakim Soria, SP Vin Mazzaro, RF Wil Myers (P), SP Jake Odorizzi (P), SP Mike Montgomery (P), 3B/OF Patrick Leonard (P), 1B Clint Robinson (P)

Overview

After years of tapping into one of the best farm systems in the major leagues, the Kansas City Royals finally decided to use some of their young, homegrown talent on the trade market this offseason.

Looking to shore up a weak pitching staff, the Royals dealt two of their top prospects in Wil Myers and Jake Odorizzi to the Rays for starters James Shields and Wade Davis.

Those two, along with the acquisition of Ervin Santana and re-signing of Jeremy Guthrie, give the Royals a staff that should match their impressive young core of hitters and could give them an outside shot at playoff contention in 2013.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

CF Lorenzo Cain
SS Alcides Escobar
LF Alex Gordon
DH Billy Butler
3B Mike Moustakas
C Salvador Perez
1B Eric Hosmer
RF Jeff Francoeur
2B Chris Getz

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP James Shields
SP Jeremy Guthrie
SP Ervin Santana 
SP Wade Davis
SP Bruce Chen
CP Greg Holland

18. Seattle Mariners

Key Additions

1B/DH Kendrys Morales, 1B/OF Michael Morse, SP Joe Saunders, OF Raul Ibanez, OF Jason Bay, C Kelly Shoppach, IF Robert Andino, C Ronny Paulino, P Jeremy Bonderman, P Jon Garland, 1B Mike Jacobs

Key Losses

SP Jason Vargas, C John Jaso, IF Chone Figgins, C Miguel Olivo, SP Kevin Millwood, RP George Sherrill, OF Trayvon Robinson

Overview

After scoring the least runs in the American League the past three seasons, the Seattle Mariners turned their attention to improving the offense this offseason.

Kendrys Morales was acquired from the Los Angeles Angels for left-hander Jason Vargas, and Michael Morse was landed in a three-team trade with the A's and Washington Nationals. They'll immediately boost the team's run-production skills.

The biggest additions will come from the farm system, though. Starters Taijuan Walker, Danny Hultzen and James Paxton, relievers Carter Capps and Stephen Pryor, shortstop Nick Franklin and catcher Mike Zunino should all see big-league action this coming season.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

2B Dustin Ackley
CF Franklin Gutierrez
3B Kyle Seager
LF Michael Morse
DH Kendrys Morales
C Jesus Montero
1B Justin Smoak
RF Michael Saunders
SS Brendan Ryan

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Felix Hernandez
SP Joe Saunders
SP Hisashi Iwakuma 
SP Erasmo Ramirez
SP Blake Beavan
CP Tom Wilhelmsen

17. Boston Red Sox

Key Additions

RF Shane Victorino, 1B Mike Napoli, RP Joel Hanrahan, SP Ryan Dempster, SS Stephen Drew, LF Jonny Gomes, RP Koji Uehara, 1B Lyle Overbay, C David Ross, IF Brock Holt, SP Graham Godfrey, IF/OF Drew Sutton

Key Losses

RF Cody Ross, RP Mark Melancon, 1B James Loney, OF Scott Podsednik, IF Mike Aviles, IF Ivan DeJesus, 3B Danny Valencia, IF/OF Jerry Sands, SP Daisuke Matsuzaka, SP Aaron Cook, RP Vicente Padilla, RP Rich Hill, RP Scott Atchison, SP Stolmy Pimental (P)

Overview

After freeing up a ton of payroll in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers last August, the Red Sox appeared to be headed for a rebuilding or at least a retooling of their roster.

Instead, they spent early and often this offseason to bring in a handful of mid-level veterans to fill out the big-league roster and at least put them in a position to be competitive in 2013.

Still, they appear to have overpaid for guys like Shane Victorino and Ryan Dempster, and they'll need to begin rebuilding long term at some point. Luckily, they have a deep farm system that should begin making an impact this coming year.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

CF Jacoby Ellsbury
RF Shane Victorino
2B Dustin Pedroia
DH David Ortiz
1B Mike Napoli
3B Will Middlebrooks
SS Stephen Drew
LF Jonny Gomes
C Jarrod Saltalamacchia

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Jon Lester
SP Ryan Dempster
SP Clay Buchholz
SP Felix Doubront
SP John Lackey
CP Joel Hanrahan

16. Texas Rangers

Key Additions

C A.J. Pierzynski, DH Lance Berkman, RP Jason Frasor, RP Joakim Soria, RP Josh Lindblom, C Geovany Soto, RP Kyle McClellan, UT Jeff Baker, SP Randy Wells, RP Cory Burns, RP Evan Meek, RP Collin Balester, RP Jeff Beliveau, C Eli Whiteside, 1B/OF Brandon Allen, P Nate Robertson

Key Losses

CF Josh Hamilton, C Mike Napoli, 3B Michael Young, SP Ryan Dempster, RP Mike Adams, RP Koji Uehara, SP Scott Feldman, RP Mark Lowe, P Roy Oswalt

Overview

It's been a tough offseason for the Texas Rangers. They missed out on offseason targets Zack Greinke, James Shields, Justin Upton and re-signing Josh Hamilton.

Veteran signings A.J. Pierzynski and Lance Berkman will replace some of the lost offensive production, but they no longer have an offense that is far and away the league's best.

At some point, they'll get contributions from top prospects Jurickson Profar and Mike Olt, so that could help. They still have a real shot at contention in the AL West.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

2B Ian Kinsler
SS Elvis Andrus
DH Lance Berkman
3B Adrian Beltre
RF Nelson Cruz
LF David Murphy
C A.J. Pierzynski
1B Mitch Moreland
CF Leonys Martin

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Yu Darvish
SP Derek Holland
SP Matt Harrison
SP Alexi Ogando
SP Martin Perez
CP Joe Nathan

15. Philadelphia Phillies

Key Additions

CF Ben Revere, 3B Michael Young, SP John Lannan, RP Mike Adams, RF Delmon Young, RP Chad Durbin, RP Juan Cruz, SP Aaron Cook, C Humberto Quintero, UT Joe Mather, IF Yuniesky Betancourt 

Key Losses

SP Vance Worley, 3B Placido Polanco, OF Juan Pierre, OF Nate Schierholtz, IF Ty Wigginton, RP Josh Lindblom, C Brian Schneider, RP Jose Contreras, SP Trevor May (P)

Overview

The 2013 season may represent the Philadelphia Phillies' final shot at contending for a title before the team starts to rebuild, but if they can stay healthy, the pieces are there.

Michael Young was acquired from the Rangers to shore up third base, and free-agent signings John Lannan, Mike Adams and Delmon Young should all make a significant impact.

The big move, though, was the acquisition of speedy outfielder Ben Revere. The Phillies shipped starter Vance Worley and top pitching prospect Trevor May to the Twins to shore up center field for the present and future.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

SS Jimmy Rollins
CF Ben Revere
2B Chase Utley
1B Ryan Howard
3B Michael Young
RF Delmon Young
LF Domonic Brown
C Erik Kratz (Carlos Ruiz suspended first 25 games)
Pitcher

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Roy Halladay
SP Cliff Lee
SP Cole Hamels
SP Kyle Kendrick
SP John Lannan
CP Jonathan Papelbon

14. Arizona Diamondbacks

Key Additions

3B Martin Prado, SP Brandon McCarthy, RF Cody Ross, SP Randall Delgado, SS Cliff Pennington, IF/OF Eric Hinske, IF/OF Eric Chavez, RP Heath Bell, RP Matt Reynolds, RP Tony Sipp, IF/OF Mark Teahen, C Rod Barajas, SS Didi Gregorius (P), SS Nick Ahmed (P), SP Zeke Spruill (P), 3B Brandon Drury (P).

Key Losses

RF Justin Upton, CF Chris Young, 3B Chris Johnson, RP Matt Albers, RP Bryan Shaw, RP Matt Lindstrom, RP Takashi Saito, C Henry Blanco, SP Trevor Bauer (P), 1B/3B Ryan Wheeler (P)

Overview

The Arizona Diamondbacks' big move of the offseason was in late January, when they finally pulled the trigger on trading Justin Upton and got a solid package of players from the Atlanta Braves, led by Martin Prado.

The move of the offseason for them, though, may have been the signing of Brandon McCarthy to a two-year, $15.5 million deal, as he has ace upside.

Shortstop prospect Didi Gregorius was acquired in a three-team trade that cost them top pitching prospect Trevor Bauer, and he's looked at as the future at the position.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

CF Adam Eaton
2B Aaron Hill
C Miguel Montero
LF Jason Kubel
3B Martin Prado
1B Paul Goldschmidt
RF Cody Ross
SS Cliff Pennington
Pitcher

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Ian Kennedy
SP Brandon McCarthy
SP Trevor Cahill
SP Wade Miley
SP Tyler Skaggs
CP J.J. Putz

13. New York Yankees

Key Additions

3B Kevin Youkilis, DH Travis Hafner, OF Matt Diaz, OF Juan Rivera, C Bobby Wilson, 1B Dan Johnson

Key Losses

RF Nick Swisher, RP Rafael Soriano, C Russell Martin, IF Eric Chavez, OF Raul Ibanez, OF Andruw Jones, SP Freddy Garcia, SP Derek Lowe, RP Pedro Feliciano

Overview

The New York Yankees spent much of their time this offseason re-signing key veteran pieces, bringing back Hiroki Kuroda, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera and Ichiro Suzuki.

They did add some pieces, though, signing Kevin Youkilis to replace the injured Alex Rodriguez at third base and adding Travis Hafner as a low-cost DH option.

They're an aging group, but the pieces are still there for contention. If they can stay healthy, they should be right in the thick of things in the AL East once again.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

RF Ichiro Suzuki
SS Derek Jeter
2B Robinson Cano
1B Mark Teixeira
CF Curtis Granderson
3B Kevin Youkilis (Alex Rodriguez out until midseason)
DH Travis Hafner
LF Brett Gardner
C Chris Stewart

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP CC Sabathia
SP Hiroki Kuroda 
SP Andy Pettitte
SP Phil Hughes
SP Ivan Nova
CP Mariano Rivera

12. Baltimore Orioles

Key Additions

IF Alexi Casilla, IF Danny Valencia, 1B Conor Jackson, SP Joel Piniero, RP Adam Russell

Key Losses

1B Mark Reynolds, SP Joe Saunders, DH Jim Thome, IF/OF Bill Hall, IF Robert Andino, OF Endy Chavez, 1B Nick Johnson, IF Omar Quintanilla, SP Randy Wolf

Overview

It's been a quiet offseason for a Baltimore Orioles team that pulled off a huge surprise in making the postseason last year.

Aside from re-signing Nate McLouth to play left field, they haven't made any substantial moves other than from shoring up their bench.

Alexi Casilla will serve as the backup middle infielder and could wind up starting at second base if Brian Roberts again battles injury. Danny Valencia and Conor Jackson could both also earn bench jobs this spring.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

LF Nate McLouth
SS J.J. Hardy
RF Nick Markakis
CF Adam Jones
C Matt Wieters
1B Chris Davis
DH Wilson Betemit
3B Manny Machado
2B Brian Roberts

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Jason Hammel
SP Wei-Yin Chen
SP Chris Tillman
SP Miguel Gonzalez
SP Jair Jurrjens
CP Jim Johnson

11. Tampa Bay Rays

Key Additions

RF Wil Myers (P), SS Yunel Escobar, 1B James Loney, 2B Kelly Johnson, RP Jamey Wright, RP Juan Oviedo, RP Roberto Hernandez, OF/DH Shelly Duncan, IF Mike Fontenot, SP Jake Odorizzi (P), SP Mike Montgomery (P), 3B/OF Patrick Leonard

Key Losses

SP James Shields, CF B.J. Upton, SP Wade Davis, 1B Carlos Pena, IF Jeff Keppinger, RP J.P. Howell, RP Burke Badenhop, OF Ben Francisco, IF Derek Dietrich (P)

Overview

The Rays finally opted to use their wealth of starting pitching options to improve their offense this offseason, as they dealt James Shields and Wade Davis to the Royals for a prospect package built around Wil Myers.

They also added Kelly Johnson and James Loney in free agency and traded for Yunel Escobar. While those are by no means Earth-shattering moves, they should help give the team some added punch this season.

The bullpen got a face lift as well, with veterans Jamey Wright, Juan Oviedo and Roberto Hernandez added to compete for spots in what should once again be a solid 'pen.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

CF Desmond Jennings
SS Yunel Escobar
RF Ben Zobrist
3B Evan Longoria
LF Matt Joyce
DH Luke Scott
2B Kelly Johnson 
1B James Loney 
C Jose Molina

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP David Price
SP Jeremy Hellickson
SP Matt Moore
SP Jeff Niemann
SP Alex Cobb
CP Fernando Rodney

10. St. Louis Cardinals

Key Additions

RP Randy Choate, IF Ty Wigginton, IF Ronny Cedeno, C J.R. Towles

Key Losses

SP Kyle Lohse, 1B Lance Berkman, IF/OF Skip Schumaker, RP Kyle McClellan, RP Brian Fuentes

Overview

The St. Louis Cardinals didn't need much going into the offseason, with finding a second left-handed reliever on top of their to-do list.

They found their man in Randy Choate, signing him to a three-year, $7.5 million deal. He'll likely remain one of the league's most often-used relievers.

They also retooled their bench, trading Skip Schumaker to the Dodgers and signing Ty Wigginton and Ronny Cedeno.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

SS Rafael Furcal
1B Allen Craig
LF Matt Holliday
RF Carlos Beltran
C Yadier Molina
3B David Freese
CF John Jay
2B Daniel Descalso
Pitcher

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Adam Wainwright
SP Jaime Garcia
SP Jake Westbrook
SP Lance Lynn
SP Shelby Miller
CP Jason Motte

9. Oakland Athletics

Key Additions

SS/3B Jed Lowrie, CF Chris Young, SS Hiroyuki Nakajima, C John Jaso, RP Chris Resop, RP Fernando Rodriguez, SP Andrew Werner, UT Andy Parrino, 3B Jefry Marte (P)

Key Losses

SP Brandon McCarthy, 1B/OF Chris Carter, LF Jonny Gomes, SS Stephen Drew, SS Cliff Pennington, 3B Brandon Inge, SP Tyson Ross, C George Kottaras, OF Collin Cowgill, UT Brandon Hicks, SP Graham Godfrey, SP A.J. Cole (P), SP Brad Peacock (P), C Max Stassi (P), SP Blake Treinen (P), S Yordy Cabrera (P)

Overview

The A's lost a pair of key contributors in Brandon McCarthy and Jonny Gomes in free agency, but they return a terrific young core of players that should set them up to contend for the foreseeable future.

The hole at shortstop was addressed with the signing of Japanese import Hiroyuki Nakajima, and the team also acquired Jed Lowrie from the Astros. He'll see full-time at-bats in a super utility role.

The young pitching staff should only get better with experience. As long as guys like Brandon Moss and Josh Reddick, who carried the offense last season, don't struggle to duplicate their 2012 success, they should once again be in position to contend for a postseason spot.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

CF Coco Crisp
3B Jed Lowrie
LF Yoenis Cespedes
1B Brandon Moss
RF Josh Reddick
DH Seth Smith
C John Jaso
2B Scott Sizemore
SS Hiroyuki Nakajima

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10) 

SP Brett Anderson
SP Jarrod Parker
SP Tom Milone
SP A.J. Griffin
SP Daniel Straily (Bartolo Colon suspended for first five games)
CP Grant Balfour

8. Los Angeles Dodgers

Key Additions

SP Zack Greinke, SP Hyun-Jin Ryu, RP J.P. Howell, IF/OF Skip Schumaker, RP Mark Lowe, RP Kevin Gregg, RP Peter Moylan, C Jesus Flores, RP Rob Rasmussen (P)

Key Losses

CF Shane Victorino, SP Joe Blanton, RP Randy Choate, RP Todd Coffey, RP Jamey Wright, IF Adam Kennedy, OF Bobby Abreu, OF Juan Rivera, SP John Ely, C Matt Treanor

Overview

The Dodgers went into the offseason set on finding a frontline starter to slot behind Clayton Kershaw in the team's rotation.

They also added Korean left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu on a six-year deal, as he'll open the season as the team's No. 4 starter.

The bullpen will also get a boost from the signing of left-hander J.P. Howell, while Mark Lowe, Kevin Gregg and Peter Moylan have an outside shot at making the bullpen as well.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

2B Mark Ellis
LF Carl Crawford
CF Matt Kemp
1B Adrian Gonzalez
SS Hanley Ramirez
RF Andre Ethier
3B Luis Cruz
C A.J. Ellis 
Pitcher

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

SP Clayton Kershaw
SP Zack Greinke
SP Josh Beckett
SP Hyun-Jin Ryu
SP Aaron Harang
CP Brandon League

7. Atlanta Braves

Key Additions

LF Justin Upton, CF B.J. Upton, RP Jordan Walden, 3B Chris Johnson, C Gerald Laird, UT Blake DeWitt, IF Ramiro Pena, C Matt Pagnozzi

Key Losses

3B Chipper Jones, CF Michael Bourn, 3B Martin Prado, SP Tommy Hanson, SP Jair Jurrjens, SP Randall Delgado, IF/OF Eric Hinske, C David Ross, UT Jeff Baker, OF Matt Diaz, 1B Lyle Overbay, SP Ben Sheets, RP Chad Durbin, RP Miguel Batista, RP Peter Moylan, SS Nick Ahmed (P), SP Zeke Spruill (P), 3B Brandon Drury (P).

Overview

The Braves will have to deal with the retirement of future Hall of Famer Chipper Jones, but aside from losing him, it's been a big offseason for the Braves.

The addition of the Upton brothers should bolster what was already a solid lineup, and with the continued development of Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman, it could be among the league's best.

The team took a chance in dealing Tommy Hanson and Randall Delgado and non-tendering Jair Jurrjens, but if Kris Medlen can pitch like an ace once again and Julio Teheran can live up to his potential, the rotation should be fine.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

SS Andrelton Simmons
RF Jason Heyward
LF Justin Upton
1B Freddie Freeman
CF B.J. Upton
2B Dan Uggla
3B Juan Francisco
C Gerald Laird (Brian McCann doubtful to start season)
Pitcher 

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Tim Hudson
SP Kris Medlen
SP Mike Minor
SP Paul Maholm
SP Julio Teheran
CP Craig Kimbrel

6. Los Angeles Angels

Key Additions

RF Josh Hamilton, SP Tommy Hanson, SP Jason Vargas, SP Joe Blanton, RP Ryan Madson, RP Sean Burnett, IF/OF Bill Hall

Key Losses

SP Zack Greinke, RF Torii Hunter, SP Dan Haren, SP Ervin Santana, 1B/DH Kendrys Morales, IF Maicer Izturis, RP Jordan Walden, RP LaTroy Hawkins, RP Jason Isringhausen

Overview

A year after spending big to sign Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson, the Angels were at it again this spring as they shelled out a a five-year, $125 million deal for slugger Josh Hamilton.

That was far from their only big offseason move, though, as they completely overhauled their rotation in replacing Zack Greinke, Dan Haren and Ervin Santana with Tommy Hanson, Jason Vargas and Joe Blanton.

They also bolstered their bullpen with the additions of Ryan Madson and Sean Burnett, and at least on paper once again appear to be one of the best teams in all of baseball.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

LF Mike Trout
SS Erick Aybar
1B Albert Pujols
RF Josh Hamilton
DH Mark Trumbo
2B Howie Kendrick
3B Alberto Callaspo
C Chris Iannetta
CF Peter Bourjos 

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Jered Weaver
SP C.J. Wilson
SP Tommy Hanson 
SP Jason Vargas
SP Joe Blanton
CP Ryan Madson

5. Cincinnati Reds

Key Additions

CF Shin-Soo Choo, IF Jack Hannahan, RP Manny Parra, C Miguel Olivo, IF Cesar Izturis, IF Jason Donald, SP Armando Galarraga

Key Losses

3B Scott Rolen, CF Drew Stubbs, RP Ryan Madson, C Dioner Navarro, IF Miguel Cairo, SS Didi Gregorius (P)

Overview

The Reds re-signed a pair of key players this offseason in left fielder Ryan Ludwick and reliever Jonathan Broxton to fill two of their biggest needs.

Their biggest need, though, was a center fielder capable of serving as a table-setter atop the lineup, and they found their man in Indians right fielder Shin-Soo Choo.

Moving Aroldis Chapman to the rotation will be the story of the spring, and the only other major question is whether or not Scott Rolen will return.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

CF Shin-Soo Choo
2B Brandon Phillips
1B Joey Votto
LF Ryan Ludwick
RF Jay Bruce
3B Todd Frazier
C Ryan Hanigan
SS Zack Cozart
Pitcher

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Johnny Cueto
SP Mat Latos
SP Bronson Arroyo
SP Homer Bailey
SP Aroldis Chapman
CP Jonathan Broxton

4. Toronto Blue Jays

Key Additions

SP R.A. Dickey, SS Jose Reyes, SP Josh Johnson, SP Mark Buehrle, LF Melky Cabrera, OF Emilio Bonifacio, IF Maicer Izturis, IF Mark DeRosa, C Henry Blanco, C Mike Nickeas, C Josh Thole, RP Esmil Rogers, RP Jeremy Jeffress

Key Losses

SP Henderson Alvarez, SS Yunel Escobar, 2B Kelly Johnson, RP Jason Frasor, RP Brandon Lyon, SP/RP Carlos Villanueva, IF Mike Aviles, 1B Yan Gomes, IF Omar Vizquel, C Jeff Mathis, C Bobby Wilson, C Travis d'Arnaud (P), OF Jake Marisnick (P), SP Noah Syndergaard (P), SP Justin Nicolino (P), SS Adeiny Hechavarria (P), SP Anthony DeSclafani (P)

Overview

No team had a busier offseason than the Blue Jays, as they have gone all-in on winning in the very near future after dealing five of their top prospects this offseason in a pair of blockbuster moves.

Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle and Emilio Bonifacio were brought in from the Marlins, while reigning NL Cy Young winner R.A. Dickey came from the Mets.

In a competitive AL East, they have a real shot at winning not only the division but the AL pennant if they can avoid injury and everyone produces like they are capable of.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

SS Jose Reyes
LF Melky Cabrera
RF Jose Bautista
1B Edwin Encarnacion
CF Colby Rasmus
3B Brett Lawrie
DH Adam Lind
C J.P. Arencibia
2B Emilio Bonifacio 

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP R.A. Dickey 
SP Brandon Morrow
SP Mark Buehrle
SP Josh Johnson 
SP Ricky Romero
CP Casey Janssen

3. Washington Nationals

Key Additions

CF Denard Span, SP Dan Haren, RP Rafael Soriano, RP Jeremy Accardo, SP Ross Ohlendorf, C Chris Snyder, 1B Micah Owings, SP A.J. Cole (P), SP Blake Treinen (P)

Key Losses

1B/OF Michael Morse, SP Edwin Jackson, RP Sean Burnett, RP Mike Gonzalez, SP John Lannan, RP Tom Gorzelanny, SP Chien-Ming Wang, IF Mark DeRosa, C Jesus Flores, SP Alex Meyer (P)

Overview

The Nationals entered the offseason with perhaps the best roster in baseball, and it only got better with their offseason additions.

Denard Span was acquired in a trade with the Twins for pitching prospect Alex Meyer, and he gives the Nationals the leadoff hitter and center fielder they've needed for years now.

Dan Haren replaces Edwin Jackson in the team's rotation, and signing closer Rafael Soriano makes the entire bullpen better. All in all, there's not a hole on the roster entering the season, and they are among the teams to beat in the NL.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

CF Denard Span
LF Bryce Harper
3B Ryan Zimmerman
1B Adam LaRoche
RF Jayson Werth
SS Ian Desmond
2B Danny Espinosa
C Kurt Suzuki
Pitcher

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Stephen Strasburg
SP Gio Gonzalez
SP Jordan Zimmermann
SP Dan Haren
SP Ross Detwiler
CP Rafael Soriano

2. Detroit Tigers

Key Additions

RF Torii Hunter, C Brayan Pena, SP Shawn Hill, C Ramon Cabrera (P)

Key Losses

RP Jose Valverde, IF Ryan Raburn, RP Daniel Schlereth, RF Delmon Young, C Gerald Laird, SP Andrew Oliver (P)

Overview

Re-signing Anibal Sanchez to a five-year, $80 million deal was the Detroit Tigers' big move of the offseason, and it gives them one of the best rotations in all of baseball.

That was not the only big addition, though, as Torii Hunter was signed to a two-year deal to upgrade what was a rough right field situation.

The biggest story will be who fills the closer's role. Jose Valverde is gone in free agency, and the team has opted to address that vacancy in-house. Prospect Bruce Rondon is the front-runner, but he's far from the only option.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

CF Austin Jackson
RF Torii Hunter
3B Miguel Cabrera
1B Prince Fielder
DH Victor Martinez
LF Andy Dirks
SS Jhonny Peralta
C Alex Avila
2B Omar Infante

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Justin Verlander
SP Doug Fister
SP Max Scherzer
SP Anibal Sanchez
SP Rick Porcello
CP Bruce Rondon

1. San Francisco Giants

Key Additions

OF Andres Torres, RP Ramon Ramirez, RP Chad Gaudin, RP Scott Proctor

Key Losses

RP Brian Wilson, OF Melky Cabrera, 1B/IF Xavier Nady, 1B/OF Aubrey Huff, 2B Freddy Sanchez, IF Ryan Theriot, RP Guillermo Mota, RP Brad Penny

Overview

The San Francisco Giants' biggest focus this offseason was re-signing their key free agents, as Marco Scutaro, Angel Pagan and Jeremy Affeldt were all brought back on multi-year deals.

Aside from those signings, the biggest move of the offseason was the non-tendering of All-Star closer Brian Wilson, who still remains without a new team.

Andres Torres was brought back as well, and he'll platoon in left field with Gregor Blanco with the potential to see plenty of at-bats if he returns to his 2010 form when he had a 6.9 WAR.

2013 Projected Lineup (as of Feb. 10)

CF Angel Pagan
2B Marco Scutaro
3B Pablo Sandoval
C Buster Posey
RF Hunter Pence
1B Brandon Belt
SS Brandon Crawford
LF Gregor Blanco
Pitcher

2013 Projected Rotation (as of Feb. 10)

SP Matt Cain
SP Madison Bumgarner
SP Tim Lincecum
SP Ryan Vogelsong
SP Barry Zito
CP Sergio Romo