Notable players entering contract years in 2012

With the financial incentives facing major league baseball players in today's game, a contract year has historically correlated with improved performance and this year should be no different.
Several All-Star caliber players are entering the final year of their deals in 2012, making them likely candidates to post numbers above their career averages as they seek top dollar in free-agency.
Andre Ethier of the Dodgers, Matt Cain of the Giants, Josh Hamilton of the Rangers and Cole Hamels of the Phillies are four of the several notable players entering contract years--which should bolster their stock in your fantasy baseball draft.

Here is a look at what to expect production wise barring injuries in 2012:

OF Andre Ethier (LAD)
.305 BA
29 HR
103 RBI
15 SB

OF Josh Hamilton (TEX)
.315 BA
37 HR
115 RBI
10 SB

RHP Matt Cain (SF)
W-L: 17-8
ERA: 3.18

LHP Cole Hamels (PHI)
W-L: 16-6
ERA: 3.55