I know we have the win total prediction thread, but it's also fun to make predictions about individual players, too. Here's what I have following ST, and I'm curious to see other people's opinions on some of these categories:
MVP: Contreras (Chourio has a higher WAR season but Contreras remains as invaluable as ever behind the plate)
Cy Young: Peralta (new slider/cutter helps lead to best season since 2021)
Best Newcomer: Cortes (replicates 2024/2022 performances)
WAR Leader: Chourio (5.6)
HR Leader: Hoskins (31)
Breakout(s): Ortiz (becomes clear top 15/10 SS as he hits like healthy 1st half self), Yoho (becomes primary setup man)
Bounceback(s): Yelich (healthy 130+ games), Frelick (hits above .270 with an above average OBP and 10 or so HRs), Hoskins (hits many bombs another year removed from ACL injury without the lows of last season)
Disappointments(s): Mitchell (K issues finally catch up to him) Hudson (unable to rediscover first half form), Payamps (suffers from 2023-2024 usage)
All-Star(s): Chourio, Contreras (starters)
Bold Prediction: Joey Ortiz puts up a higher WAR than Willy Adames.