1. Last was Masterson, hands down. He was the key for the rotation n it was the rotation shitting the bed in the 1st half that doomed them. Not to mention what having 2013 Masterson would have done for the staff. Kipnis could have gone Ryne Sandberg and the results would have been similar.
2. For 2014 I say Mike Aviles. Loses his utility spot by midseason to Ramirez. Has several bone headed plays, including a missed shaving cream pie on Francona in the middle of the clubhouse celebration for winning the pennant.
3. Ok in all seriousness, I say Carlos Carrasco. I hope and think he has turned a corner but he could still implode. As the no. 2 the season rides in his shoulders.
4. Most disappointing poster for 2015 will be Stark, as the responsibilities of starting each series thread will eventually wear him out midseason. Someone else needs to step up in relief to prevent this. Jigo would take this one but he is pretty much the Nick Swisher of this board- he doesn't qualify because we expect to be disappointed.