Who’s not: Anthony Rizzo was a disappointment last season, batting just .233 with 23 home runs. But should his BABIP rebound this year, he could provide owners with nice value. … Starlin Castro batted just .245 with nine steals last year. Fantasy owners will be leery of him in the early rounds as a result.
Who’s hurt: Kyuji Fujikawa was expected to challenge for the 2013 closer role in Chicago but needed Tommy John surgery. He’ll miss the first half of ‘14, but he could be in the mix for saves in the second half of the season.
2013 team ranks Home runs: 9th (172) Stolen bases: 25th (63) ERA: 21st (4.00)
Projected lineup 1. Starlin Castro, SS 2. Junior Lake, LF 3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B 4. Nate Schierholtz, RF 5. Justin Ruggiano, CF 6. Welington Castillo, C 7. Darwin Barney, 2B 8. Donnie Murphy, 3B
Projected rotation 1. Jeff Samardzija, RHP 2. Travis Wood, LHP 3. Edwin Jackson, RHP 4. Jake Arrieta, RHP 5. Chris Rusin, LHP
Projected bullpen Closer: Jose Veras, RHP Setup: Blake Parker, RHP Setup: Pedro Strop, RHP
