FORT MYERS, Fla. -- What will Astros second baseman Jose Altuve do for an encore to his amazing American League Most Valuable Player Award-winning season in 2017? What can we expect from a rejuvenated Justin Verlander pitching the entire season in an Astros uniform?
On a team full of superstars and winners, Altuve and Verlander -- a pair of former AL MVPs -- are the cream of the talented crop. Altuve has emerged as one of the greatest hitters of his generation, and Verlander already has earned that status among pitchers. They're two of the biggest reasons the defending World Series champions believe they can make another run at the crown.