February 10, 2014

Article Written By: Manny Alcala St. Louis Cardinals 2013 Record: 97-65 (1st place in NL Central) Key additions: Peter Bourjos, Jhonny Peralta, Mark Ellis. Key losses: David Freese, Carlos Beltran, Edward Mujica, Rafael Furcal, Fernando Salas, Jake Westbrook (unsigned), John Axford, Chris Carpenter. Most important players for 2014: Michael…

Article Written By: Julian Beck Pittsburgh Pirates  2013 Record: 94-68 ( 2nd place in NL Central) Key Additions:  Edinson Volquez, Chris Stewart Key Loses:  A.J. Burnett (unsigned), Marlon Byrd, Justin Morneau, John Buck Impact players for 2014: Andrew McCutchen, Pedro Alvarez, Starling Marte, Russell Martin, Francsico Liriano, Gerrit…