WAR may not be the end-all be-all of player analysis, but the WAR Index can tell us quite a bit about certain MVP candidates, and where the BBWAA voters might have missed.

Albert Pujols seems to have lost control of the strike zone, and that's not normal for a hitter his age, or with his track record.

Can Phil Coke sustain his transition from left-handed one-out-guy to successful and dominant closer? Let's look.

Steve Johnson and Miguel Gonzalez came out of nowhere to contribute almost 2 WAR to the Orioles in a race where every win counted. Let's take a closer look at how they did it.

After a season hampered with a thumb injury, Justin Upton is on the trade block (again). Are the D'backs crazy?

Middle of the rotation and back of the rotation pitchers are important in baseball, and Joe Blanton and Joe Saunders are vying for spots. Who do you take?

Alex Anthopoulos, one of the best wheeling and dealing GMs in the business executed a very interesting trade acquiring an intriguing hard thrower by the name of Esmil Rogers.

Anibal Sanchez has been flying under the radar, but since 2010 he's actually been quite good. Based on past performances could be this off-season's best value pick up?

Dan Haren is on the trading block, and is likely to be dealt. After a down year can he be expected to bounce back in 2013?

After two solid seasons in a row, Jake Peavy was awarded with a new 2 year-$29 million dollar deal. In order to live up to it he must stay healthy.