SI.com's 2014 MLB experts' predictions and picks

He was the best pitcher in the AL from the time he came off the disabled list through the end of the season. His command has improved, he's healthy and he

Boston won its third title in 10 years by defeating the Cardinals in six games in the World Series :: Matt Slocum/AP

Will Mike Trout be able to end Miguel Cabrera's two-year reign as AL MVP, or will he fall short again? :: Kathy Willens/AP

He was the best pitcher in the AL from the time he came off the disabled list through the end of the season. His command has improved, he's healthy and he has the raw stuff to make those two things matter.

Jose Fernandez looks poised to take the NL Cy Young away from Clayton Kershaw this season :: Jeff Roberson/AP

Gerrit Cole will try to get the Pirates back into the postseason after a stellar rookie debut in 2013 :: Elsa/Getty Images

Granderson, the ex-Yankee who inked a four-year, $60 million contract to move across town, was signed as much for the press conference as for what he'll bring to the Mets. He was in sharp decline the past two years in the Bronx and is moving to a park much less tailored to his skills. Jason Bay 2.0?

Yasiel Puig is just one of MLB's most exciting players under the age of 25 :: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images

Minnesota has lost at least 96 games three seasons in a row, but the Twins will hang around .500 and the fringes of the wild-card race for much longer than anyone expects them to. Free-agent signings Ricky Nolasco and Phil Hughes will bolster the rotation in front of an improving defense.