"As much as it pains me to leave the confetti and celebrations associated with the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror, it's time to slather on the virtual sunblock and turn our attention to the boys of summer. It won't be long until we're monitoring the daily action in Arizona and Florida, pondering which of the spring heroes will earn slots in rotations or stay behind for additional work.

I begin the long road to opening day with the first installment of my positional previews. Naturally, I'll slap on the chest protector and call signals for the fantasy catchers. The top names at the position have changed for 2012, and several of the celebrated and familiar options have large questions attached to them.

I won't get to hear Michael Kay talk about Jorge Posada anymore. I suddenly feel older.

Turn the page and celebrate the arrival of a new No. 1 at the position. "