Superstar-caliber players generally dominate headlines each MLB offseason.
They will be agreeing to big-money deals and are often viewed as the missing piece that could push a team over the top in its pursuit of a championship.
However, scouring the market for bargains and taking a flier on a potential bounce-back candidate can be just as important in building a successful contender.
Just look at last season, when guys like Ian Desmond (TEX), Mike Napoli (CLE), Chris Carter (MIL), Matt Joyce (PIT), David Freese (PIT), Fernando Rodney (SD), Neftali Feliz (PIT), Brandon Kintzler (MIN) and Carlos Torres (MIL) all signed modest, one-year deals after disappointing 2015 seasons, only to emerge as key contributors for their respective clubs.
Meanwhile, the trade market also provided bounce-back or breakout gems, led by Jean Segura (ARI), Jonathan Villar (MIL) and Drew Pomeranz (SD).
With that in mind, what follows is a look at the 10 most intriguing bounce-back candidates on the offseason market, ranked based on upside and potential impact.
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