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Here’s an updated and expanded look at the 2011 Starting Pitcher rankings.

1.  Roy Halladay, Philadelphia Phillies:  Led the Majors in wins (21), ranked third in WHIP (1.04), fourth in ERA (2.44), and tied for fifth in strikeouts (219). He’s the complete package.

Spring training is a rite of passage for all of the greats. 

Some experience it when they're young, while others can take a while to break with the big league camp.

In 2011, as an 18-year-old, Bryce Harper is experiencing spring training for the first time.

Baseball's top prospect (or second best, depending on who you ask) is a transcendent talent. His ceiling is as high as any player throughout baseball. 

No matter their skill level, however, every player goes into spring training with certain expectations for the upcoming season.

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Here’s an early look at the N.L. 2011 Catcher rankings.

Let’s face it: Not many players actually enjoy spring training.

Most say it’s too long, and they don’t particularly enjoy putting in all of the hard work without getting any real results in the win column.

But there are a handful of players who especially hate spring training.

Some former players that fall into this category are Matt Williams and Nomar Garciaparra. Both players experienced bad injuries during spring training that derailed seasons for them.

Here are five current players who especially hate spring training.

Our 2011 fantasy baseball projections will be released one-by-one until the top 100 players have been revealed. These rankings consider past achievements, current performance and expected future results based on standard 5×5 H2H settings.

Even though Tommy Hanson’s ERA slipped (2.89 in ‘09, 3.33 in ‘10), and his strikeout rate declined (8.18 to 7.68), Hanson actually improved in many areas in 2010.

Our 2011 fantasy baseball projections will be released one-by-one until the top 100 players have been revealed. These rankings consider past achievements, current performance and expected future results based on standard 5×5 H2H settings.

More than three years removed from Tommy John surgery, Francisco Liriano finally returned to near pre-surgery form in 2010.

Our 2011 fantasy baseball projections will be released one-by-one until the top 100 players have been revealed. These rankings consider past achievements, current performance and expected future results based on standard 5×5 H2H settings.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve announced the top 70 players on our 2011 big board. Click on each player’s name for a more in-depth analysis, including 2011 projections!

Baseball is fast approaching, and many pundits and fans are making predictions for how the divisions and teams will finish at the end of the 2011 season.

However, when it comes to their outlook on the Braves, I am surprised many do not have them making the playoffs or even winning 90 games. 

Yes, the team lost a legend in Bobby Cox and, yes, they lost some key bullpen members. But they also have added many new talented faces to the team that should help return them to the postseason. 

While contemplating a list of players whose spring training statistics are meaningless, I must admit, I considered concluding "all of them" and just calling it a day.  But that isn't completely fair; some hot spring starts are important.

Take Ian Kinsler.  He's hitting .500 with four home runs through his first six spring games.  Does that mean Barry Bonds' single-season home run record is about to fall?  Of course not. 

Arizona Diamondbacks (2010 record: 65-97)

Notable additions: 1B Russell Branyan, LHP Zach Duke, RHP Armando Gallaraga, RHP David Hernandez, 3B Melvin Mora, OF Xavier Nady, RHP J.J. Putz

Notable subtractions: 1B Adam LaRoche, 3B Mark Reynolds, RHP Brandon Webb