#10

Mat Latos

Team: Miami Marlins

Latos is coming off an injury-riddled season, but still is only 27-years-old. Now with Miami, look for him to get back on track with a big year in a contract season. 

2015 Prediction: 191 IP, 15 Wins, 3.84 ERA, 159 Ks

#9

Chris Archer

Team: Tampa Bay Rays

Archer is the Opening Day starter for what could be a woeful Tampa Bay Rays offense. However, his numbers are trending upwards and now in his third season, he's ready for a real breakout campaign. If the Rays win games, chances are they'll be wins when Archer is pitching.

2015 Prediction: 194 IP, 16 Wins, 3.58 ERA, 181 Ks

Photo:"Chris Archer on April 25, 2014" by Robert Rescot on Flickr (Original version)

#8

Rick Porcello

Team: Boston Red Sox

We might be accused of being "Homers," but Porcello's production gets better every year and he's only 26-years-old. On top of that, he's in a contract year with a big pay day heading his way.

2015 Prediction: 201 IP, 17 Wins, 3.30 ERA, 124 Ks

Photo: "Rick Porcello on June 18, 2009" by Kevin.Ward on Flickr (Original version)

#7

Jordan Zimmeran

Team: Washington Nationals

Zimmerman becomes the de facto #2 starter with the signing of Max Scherzer. So look for his win total to go up from last season now that he's not facing  the ace of the opposing staff.

2015 Prediction: 212 IP, 17 Wins, 3.73 ERA, 155 Ks

Photo: "Jordan Zimermann" by Keith Allison from Owings Mills, USA - Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (27)

#6

Jon Lester

Team: Chicago Cubs

Last week, the Cubs weren't sure if Lester would be ready for Opening Day, but that attitude has since changed and he will be ready to go against the Cardinals on Sunday. Making the jump to the NL should help his numbers.

2015 Predictions: 201 IP, 17 Wins, 3.63 ERA, 189 Ks

Photo: "Jon Lester on June 29, 2009" by Keith Allison on Flickr - Originally posted to Flickr as "Jon Lester"

#5

Max Scherzer

Team: Washington Nationals

Scherzer just signed a giant contract with the Nats and is the ace at the top of a formidable rotation. His numbers should jump from last season now that he's in the fold of what should be a terrible NL East.

2015 Predictions: 194 IP, 14 Wins, 2.01 ERA, 231 Ks

Photo:"Max Scherzer 2013" by GabboT on Flickr

#4

Madison Bumgarner

Team: San Francisco Giants

Bumgarner is coming off a World Series win and turned out the most dominant postseason performance the MLB has arguably ever seen. His numbers could drop a little after the lengthy season, but he should remain a dominant force in the NL.

2015 Prediction: 198 IP, 15 Wins, 2.63 ERA, 212 Ks

Photo:"Madison Bumgarner on September 3, 2013" by SD Dirk on Flickr

#3

Johnny Cueto

Team: Cincinnati Reds 

Cueto is in his final year of his contract and, like Porcello, is primed to cash in during the offseason. With Latos being traded to the Marlins, it looks like the Reds are willing to spend to keep their ace. However, how much any team is willing to spend will be determined by Cueto's numbers this season.

2015 Prediction: 193 IP, 16 Wins, 2.53 ERA, 178 Ks

#2

Felix Hernandez

Team: Seattle Mariners

The Mariners made strides last year and nearly made the playoffs. With Hernandez and Hisashi Iwakuma both healthy this year, they should be able to cross the Wild Card threshold. 

2015 Prediction: 187 IP, 22 Wins, 3.01 ERA, 221 Ks

Photo: "Félix Hernández on May 11, 2011" by Keith Allison on Flickr (Original version)

#1

Clayton Kershaw

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers

Until Kershaw starts regressing, he will always be the most dominate pitcher in the MLB. There's no one better then him right now. 

2015 Prediction: 203 IP, 17 W, 255 Ks, 2.11 ERA

Photo:"Clayton Kershaw (8664959714)" by Keith Allison from Owings Mills, USA on Flickr