The Studs:
Chase Utley- A legit first round pick, especially at a weak position
Brandon Phillips- Great year last year, possible repeat of 30/30 season and could reach 100 RBIs. Just as much power, and more speed than Utley.
BJ Upton- Although he will likely be playing OF this year, much more value at 2nd base. 25 HRs and steals are a possibility
Brian Roberts- Roberts gets the nod because he is a great steal threat, who once again could post 50 steals
The Sleepers:
Chone Figgins- Has a chance to steal as many, if not more bases than Roberts, and will likely hit for a higher average, although he is getting drafted much lower (20 picks) becuase he doesn't have a lot of power, but that can be found elsewhere
Kelly Johnson- Double digit SB and could hit around 20 HRs and is getting picked around 175 overall. Should score plenty of runs in front of Tex and Chipper
Howie Kendrick- Will produce just as well if not better than Robinson Cano, but he is getting picked about 60 picks later
Rickie Weeks- At this time you might not have any faith left in him, but I think he will rebound from his aweful year and hit 20 HRs while stealing 25 bases. Many others will be scared because of his poor performance, so he should be available at a bargain.
The Busts:
Kaz Matsui- After hitting .288 and stealing 32 bases last year, he reappeared on the fantasy map. I think he falls back to his old self with a much lower average, meaning less opportunities to steal, and decreasing his value
Dan Uggla- He is young and has great power for a second baseman, but his average tumbled to .245 last year, and I think that his power totals will fall as well, especially hitting in a weak lineup.
Ian Kinsler- 20/20 season last year, but something can be seen is his second half numbers, but he doesn't have that much power, so I don't think he will be able to repeat his performance.
Dustin Pedroia- Good BA and solid RBI, but someone will draft him too high because he is on the Red Sox, it has happened in all 5 of my drafts, and 2 mocks so far.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Fantasy Preview: First Base
The Studs:
Albert Pujols- Best in the game when he is healthy, but he said he will shut down completely if his injury setbacks continue, so massive risk for first round pick
Prince Fielder- Mashed over 50 HRs last year, should hit close to 50 again
Ryan Howard- Down BA last year should rebound this year
David Ortiz- Expect another big year in a great lineup
The Sleepers:
Mark Teixeira- I know, how can the fifth overall first baseman be a sleeper? Because, he will produce more than some of the studs. He tore it up in 54 games with ATL (.317, 17, 56) and is in a contract year
James Loney- Young Dodger has a ton of talent, and could be a great middle round bargain
Joey Votto- Great late round bargain at a position with a lot of depth. Should earn the starting gig for the Reds over Scott Hatteberg, otherwise he might end up being traded and playing somewhere else (which hurts his value because it won't be hitter friendly Great American Ballpark)
Adrian Gonzalez- Great numbers even playing half of his games in Petco Park, possibly consider him someone to play only on the road, while playing someone else when he plays in spacious Petco. He hit .295 with 20 HRs on the road and .266 with 10 HRs at home.
The Busts:
Todd Helton- Yes, he still plays at Coors. Yes, he will have a good average. But someone will draft him too high because of his name, and not realize that Helton is becoming a 1 (maybe 2 w/ RBI) category threat at a position loaded with talent
Albert Pujols- I just don't trust him to stay healthy all year, and if he gets hurt you lose your top pick
Paul Konerko- He is getting old, and I see him declining this season. All of his numbers dropped last year, a trend which I think will continue
Carlos Pena- He came out of nowhere to jack 46 HRs last year, and I think he will return to under 30 HRs and a BA under .270
Albert Pujols- Best in the game when he is healthy, but he said he will shut down completely if his injury setbacks continue, so massive risk for first round pick
Prince Fielder- Mashed over 50 HRs last year, should hit close to 50 again
Ryan Howard- Down BA last year should rebound this year
David Ortiz- Expect another big year in a great lineup
The Sleepers:
Mark Teixeira- I know, how can the fifth overall first baseman be a sleeper? Because, he will produce more than some of the studs. He tore it up in 54 games with ATL (.317, 17, 56) and is in a contract year
James Loney- Young Dodger has a ton of talent, and could be a great middle round bargain
Joey Votto- Great late round bargain at a position with a lot of depth. Should earn the starting gig for the Reds over Scott Hatteberg, otherwise he might end up being traded and playing somewhere else (which hurts his value because it won't be hitter friendly Great American Ballpark)
Adrian Gonzalez- Great numbers even playing half of his games in Petco Park, possibly consider him someone to play only on the road, while playing someone else when he plays in spacious Petco. He hit .295 with 20 HRs on the road and .266 with 10 HRs at home.
The Busts:
Todd Helton- Yes, he still plays at Coors. Yes, he will have a good average. But someone will draft him too high because of his name, and not realize that Helton is becoming a 1 (maybe 2 w/ RBI) category threat at a position loaded with talent
Albert Pujols- I just don't trust him to stay healthy all year, and if he gets hurt you lose your top pick
Paul Konerko- He is getting old, and I see him declining this season. All of his numbers dropped last year, a trend which I think will continue
Carlos Pena- He came out of nowhere to jack 46 HRs last year, and I think he will return to under 30 HRs and a BA under .270
Sunday, February 17, 2008
2008 Fantasy Preview: Catchers
Studs:
Victor Martinez - Best hitting catcher in the game right now
Russell Martin - Catchings only 5 category threat
Brian McCann - Will rebound from last year, great RBI potential in stacked lineup
Joe Mauer - Should have good BA, health is an issue
Sleepers:
Geovany Soto - Rookie should provide solid pop and BA, 20 HR potential
J.R. Towles - Great contact hitter, chance for double digit SB and HR
R. Doumit - Will have to share time with Paulino and OF Nady, but huge power potential
C. Ruiz - Solid power and he won't kill your BA like many other Catchers
Busts:
Jorge Posada - Will be solid, but last years numbers mean someone will draft him too early
Jarrod Saltalamacchia - Will lose ABs to Laird, and is getting drafted way too high
Ivan Rodriguez - The BA is slipping, all other numbers have slipped, but people will get him because he is pudge
Josh Bard- Will hit for solid BA but won't produce in any other category, plus he may lost some ABs to Barrett
Victor Martinez - Best hitting catcher in the game right now
Russell Martin - Catchings only 5 category threat
Brian McCann - Will rebound from last year, great RBI potential in stacked lineup
Joe Mauer - Should have good BA, health is an issue
Sleepers:
Geovany Soto - Rookie should provide solid pop and BA, 20 HR potential
J.R. Towles - Great contact hitter, chance for double digit SB and HR
R. Doumit - Will have to share time with Paulino and OF Nady, but huge power potential
C. Ruiz - Solid power and he won't kill your BA like many other Catchers
Busts:
Jorge Posada - Will be solid, but last years numbers mean someone will draft him too early
Jarrod Saltalamacchia - Will lose ABs to Laird, and is getting drafted way too high
Ivan Rodriguez - The BA is slipping, all other numbers have slipped, but people will get him because he is pudge
Josh Bard- Will hit for solid BA but won't produce in any other category, plus he may lost some ABs to Barrett
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