With pitchers and catchers ready to report for Spring Training and another MLB Opening Day just around the corner, the Athlon Sports 2015 Baseball Annual slides home in time to provide the preseason analysis and predictions craved by fans of the national pastime from the Bronx to the Bay and everywhere in between.We take a lap around the big leagues in "15 Things to Watch in 2015," examining the impact of new MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, the Dodgers’ revamped front office, Giancarlo Stanton’s $325 million contract, the influx of more Cuban imports and more.Our Fantasy Baseball section provides a top-100 cheat sheet as well as extensive position-by-position rankings that include over 400 players.This year's magazine is also highlighted by the following feature stories:"2005 Draft Revisited" — A look back at a star-studded draft class that included future stars Justin Upton (the No. 1 overall pick), Ryan Braun, Troy Tulowitzki, Andrew McCutchen and Matt Garza, among many others. "A-Rod: A Con Man Returns" - New York Times baseball writer Tyler Kepner offers a scathing commentary on Alex Rodriguez’s return to the Yankees this season. "Maddon Mania Hits Chicago" - The franchise that famously has gone more than 100 years without a World Series hit the lottery in the offseason by luring Joe Maddon, arguably the game’s top manager, away from Tampa. That, combined with a rich farm system loaded with top prospects, has finally given the Cubs’ faithful a reason to believe.This year's edition also includes a team-by-team preview of all 30 clubs, with rosters, stats and schedules as well as a look at each club's farm system. We also present our predictions for the 2015 American League and National League division races, playoffs and World Series, as well as the top candidates for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year. Athlon Sports' Baseball Annual is the most complete preview available today. Order your copy now!
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