Albert Pujols is getting slammed by the national media for a horrendous start to both the 2012 season as well as his massive contract. With just one home run to speak of almost a quarter of the way into the season, we’re all wondering what’s wrong? Is this a poor adjustment to Anaheim? Is age catching up with him at a breakneck speed?

Chase Headley calls himself a “Saved by the Bell” trivia whiz. Fitting, since his Step by Step progression and marked Home Improvement has allowed him to finally shed his Growing Pains and Blossom as a rising star in San Diego. Who’s The Boss now?

The life of the outfielder is a lonely one. Without any teammates around to chat with between plays, the outfielder is left with no recourse other than to make friendly with the fans. Jeff Francoeur understands this, and his lesson is one that outfielders throughout the league would be wise to learn.

David Ortiz is anything but finished. After years of slow starts, he’s redefined his approach at the plate – particularly against lefties – and is tearing it up in Boston. For the first time in years, 30 home runs won’t be a unexpected surprise, it will be a baseline expectation.

The Oakland Athletics shocked the baseball world when they landed Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to a massive four-year contract worth $36 million. This flies in the face of everything we’ve known about this smallest-market team, and it’s already paying huge dividens as the 26-year-old is putting up the best numbers among rookies so far. Can he keep this up and trigger a new era for Oakland baseball?