Considering what Pedro has done in this era of offensive fireworks, it's hard to believe anyone could have been better, at least not over a four-year span like he's put together. I really think he should have been AL MVP last year and maybe the year before. I like Rauch a little better than Sabathia, but I'd be happy with either one of them. Rauch and Sabathia probably could both benefit by more time in the minors and if they slip in in the middle of the year they can do so a little more quietly than if they break camp with the big team. He might have been a really flashy but worse version of Marquis Grissom.
Sanders is all mouth and legs and no bat.
His comeback is one of the biggest nonstories of the season. He's going to be limited to first base or DH, and if the Royals can't squeeze him in, they could do well to deal him for something they can use. He'll be an asset for someone. He seems due for a breakout to the elite level. His best is yet to come.