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YankeeKing44 - February 11, 2008 09:51 PM (GMT)
Matt Holliday COL 36 .333 110 36 125 9 Great park, great hitter ... what's not to love?
Ryan Braun MIL 34 .289 111 39 107 19 Budding star, even if he declines after historic debut.
Carl Crawford TB 34 .307 103 16 90 59 Don't think twice about grabbing him in first round.
Alfonso Soriano CHC 32 .293 100 32 80 28 Likely first-rounder remains great all-around threat.
Grady Sizemore CLE 32 .293 128 29 82 29 Power-speed potential too impressive to ignore.
Carlos Lee HOU 31 .305 90 31 120 8 Hitting machine reliably delivers big numbers.
Carlos Beltran NYM 31 .274 100 34 115 18 A little brittle but still all-around elite player.
Magglio Ordonez DET 28 .328 104 28 117 3 Added protection should help keep numbers lofty.
Vladimir Guerrero LAA 28 .322 84 30 115 5 Veteran superstar to deliver more of the same.
Ichiro Suzuki SEA 27 .331 110 8 55 45 Expect elite AVG, R and SB totals from Mr. Consistency.
B.J. Upton TB 26 .272 94 26 90 33 Potential 30-30 player offers multi-position eligibility.
Alex Rios TOR 26 .298 106 26 102 18 Expect talented youngster to continue improving.
Eric Byrnes ARI 25 .272 95 23 85 38 Expect repeat of '07 breakout production.
Lance Berkman HOU 25 .284 98 33 110 3 Starts slowly but usually finishes north of 100 RBIs.
Manny Ramirez BOS 25 .315 96 33 109 1 Future HOFer likely to bounce back.
Curtis Granderson DET 25 .285 119 25 76 22 Last year was no fluke, but may SB may fall.
Adam Dunn CIN 24 .259 103 41 104 8 Another 40-HR season in store.
Hunter Pence HOU 23 .302 90 26 105 17 Last year's production not beginners' luck.
Bobby Abreu NYY 23 .294 114 15 98 19 Safe bet to provide usual steady production.
Chris Young ARI 23 .257 96 34 79 31 Could deliver early-round value.
Corey Hart MIL 23 .293 102 22 88 26 Likely to at least match '07 output.
Brad Hawpe COL 22 .295 84 31 120 3 Delivers big numbers despite struggles vs. LHPs.
Gary Sheffield DET 22 .293 106 26 91 13 Will rake as long as health holds up.
Nick Markakis BAL 21 .307 84 26 100 22 Rising star asked to shoulder offensive load.
Torii Hunter LAA 21 .276 95 25 92 21 Could struggle to live up to contract-year performance.
Chone Figgins LAA 21 .293 101 4 58 48 Won't hit .330 again but will rack up the steals again.
Shane Victorino PHI 20 .280 97 14 62 41 Offers good pop and valuable speed.
Delmon Young MIN 20 .282 88 21 98 17 Has talent to overcome poor plate discipline.
Jason Bay PIT 20 .277 90 26 95 9 Young enough to recover from knee problems.
Nick Swisher CWS 19 .264 108 33 93 5 Trade to CWS could rekindle power numbers.
Vernon Wells TOR 19 .277 88 24 93 14 Return to health should lead to rebound.
Hideki Matsui NYY 19 .288 102 26 105 2 Business as usual for productive run producer.
Matt Kemp LAD 18 .308 78 17 76 22 Primed for breakout year.
Jeff Francoeur ATL 17 .304 82 24 100 3 Homers down and walks up in '07 but still has promise.
Jermaine Dye CWS 17 .277 88 31 92 4 Second-half surge points to comeback season.
Juan Pierre LAD 17 .289 101 2 43 52 Gold standard for SB, but look elsewhere for power.
Johnny Damon NYY 16 .281 83 14 58 23 Looking at potential drop in PT.
Jeremy Hermida FLA 16 .302 70 24 85 7 Big second half bodes well for future star.
Andruw Jones LAD 16 .258 90 33 105 4 Bank on rebound campaign.
Pat Burrell PHI 15 .262 80 32 98 1 Streaky but provides legit power.
Justin Upton ARI 14 .265 81 18 75 20 Former No. 1 pick will begin showing all five tools.
Josh Hamilton TEX 13 .285 73 26 78 5 Could deliver big numbers if health holds up.
Kosuke Fukudome CHC 13 .303 86 16 75 14 Don't expect big power from talented import.
Raul Ibanez SEA 13 .286 85 22 95 2 Has enough left for one more productive year.
Ken Griffey Jr. CIN 13 .275 73 26 85 2 Unlikely to to top 140 games again.
Michael Cuddyer MIN 12 .281 93 21 95 5 Improved plate discipline should lead to rebound.
Willy Taveras COL 12 .293 90 3 31 39 Speedster in ideal situation to thrive.
Jose Guillen KC 12 .283 77 20 86 5 Productive vet to miss first 15 games of '08.
Aaron Rowand SF 12 .278 83 16 75 8 Production likely to decline after career year.
Wily Mo Pena WAS 12 .273 70 28 72 2 Has 30-HR power.
Chris Duncan STL 12 .267 65 28 85 1 Return to health to boost power numbers.
Jay Bruce CIN 12 .270 70 23 69 5 Draft him now, and keep him forever
Jacoby Ellsbury BOS 12 .290 65 7 50 30 WS hero could help you carry SB on his own.
Mike Cameron MIL 12 .257 70 20 68 16 Power-speed threat suspended for first 25 games.
Jack Cust OAK 11 .255 72 30 88 0 Should provide legitimate power with regular AB.
Rick Ankiel STL 11 .274 74 27 82 2 Comeback kid could be legit HR source.
Josh Willingham FLA 11 .271 80 26 93 6 Power source ready for next step.
Mark Teahen KC 10 .291 82 18 71 15 Has discipline to regain '06 promise.
Gary Matthews Jr. LAA 10 .264 77 15 65 16 Don't expect return to '06 form.
Lastings Milledge WAS 9 .278 75 16 68 16 Late sleeper has five-tool potential.
J.D. Drew BOS 9 .285 94 18 90 6 Likely to rebound after disappointing '07.
Jason Kubel MIN 9 .282 73 20 84 8 Should build on second-half form from '06.
Felix Pie CHC 9 .278 75 10 65 21 Will have chance to develop tools.
Josh Fields CWS 9 .258 51 18 57 1 Must beat out Joe Crede or return to Triple-A.
Corey Patterson FA 8 .275 70 9 50 31 Improving K rate bodes well for speedster.
Adam Jones BAL 8 .276 73 15 71 8 Cornerstone to Baltimore's future.
Michael Bourn HOU 8 .272 80 2 33 38 Could be Taveras 2 in Houston.
Travis Buck OAK 8 .285 83 16 72 7 High upside and full-time gig screams sleeper.
Franklin Gutierrez CLE 8 .278 70 14 66 12 Could provide cheap source of HR, SB.
Moises Alou NYM 7 .315 68 20 75 2 Will hit when healthy.
Coco Crisp BOS 7 .273 62 5 53 22 May need to be traded to get most of value.
Colby Rasmus STL 7 .275 85 15 70 15 Five-tooler has shot starting CF gig.
Cameron Maybin FLA 7 .260 80 10 55 24 Maybin era could begin on Opening Day.
Milton Bradley TEX 7 .296 48 15 52 6 Healthy season could lead to huge numbers.
Nate McLouth PIT 6 .273 85 16 55 26 Likely starting CF could be nice sleeper in '08.
Austin Kearns WAS 6 .270 80 24 82 2 Seemingly has put injuries behind him.
Garret Anderson LAA 6 .285 56 14 68 0 OF/DH crunch likely to lead to diminished PT.
Carlos Gomez MIN 5 .268 68 6 53 33 Full-time job should lead to 40-plus SB.
Geoff Jenkins PHI 5 .275 65 25 80 1 Expect power boost in Philly.
Jonny Gomes TB 5 .249 65 28 74 15 Could have big year with improved patience.
Jose Bautista PIT 5 .258 64 17 63 4 Late bloomer with some pop and NL-only sleeper.
Matt Diaz ATL 4 .308 65 15 60 5 Has hit well last two years, could be serviceable.
Xavier Nady PIT 4 .275 58 18 68 3 Hasn't proven he can stay healthy.
Carlos Quentin CWS 4 .252 58 19 65 3 In right place to bounce back from '07 bust.
Rajai Davis SF 4 .278 33 1 18 21 Speedster to see share of PT in LF.
Rocco Baldelli TB 4 .285 67 16 64 3 Promise derailed by injuries.
Melky Cabrera NYY 4 .282 75 11 66 11 Defense ensures regular AB in OF.
Luke Scott BAL 3 .265 60 19 73 4 Has pop, could earn starting LF job.
Ryan Church NYM 3 .275 63 18 74 5 Could boost numbers in potent lineup.
Brad Wilkerson SEA 3 .248 60 23 65 6 Injuries robbed him of peak years.
David DeJesus KC 3 .281 97 11 58 12 Likely to post improvements across the board.
Randy Winn SF 3 .287 74 12 60 13 Keep in mind for post-break production.
Bill Hall MIL 3 .274 68 18 66 6 No lock to bounce back from '07 struggles.
Reggie Willits LAA 3 .286 59 0 25 22 Likely won't replicate numbers in crowded outfield.
Marlon Byrd TEX 3 .292 72 10 65 7 PT, ballpark factors tip in his favor.
Barry Bonds FA 3 .285 72 26 70 4 Home run king awaiting DH offers.
Jerry Owens CWS 3 .279 56 2 31 28 SB potential warrants consideration in all formats.
Matt Stairs TOR 3 .270 48 12 44 1 Won't receive same opportunities in '08.
Dave Roberts SF 3 .271 65 2 24 29 Aging SB threat unlikely to stay healthy.
Andre Ethier LAD 3 .301 39 9 46 2 Has solid skills but no guaranteed job.
Jason Botts TEX 3 .264 58 16 52 0 Could do some damage with regular AB.
Jacque Jones DET 2 .282 50 8 58 6 Power gone but should help AL-only owners.
Brian Giles SD 2 .264 64 10 49 2 Risky coming off knee surgery at 37.
Jim Edmonds SD 2 .251 50 14 61 1 End of the line near, PETCO won't help.
Jayson Werth PHI 2 .284 48 8 42 8 Injuries in OF could enhance streaky hitter's value.
Elijah Dukes WAS 2 .225 42 16 38 6 Has decent upside but could struggle to find AB.
Ben Broussard TEX 2 .265 44 13 52 2 Should benefit from Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
Ryan Spilborghs COL 2 .305 38 13 48 2 Still waiting for chance at regular AB.
Cliff Floyd TB 2 .275 48 14 56 3 Could remain relatively healthy as part-time DH.
Mark Kotsay ATL 2 .251 42 6 33 3 Injury-prone OF carries too many question marks.
Ryan Freel CIN 2 .259 50 4 20 25 Likely to be forced back into utility role.
Shawn Green FA 2 .284 45 8 41 6 Vet can help in single leagues.
Shannon Stewart FA 2 .288 65 8 42 8 Looking to latch on somewhere before Spring Training.
Kenny Lofton FA 2 .278 61 4 33 14 Late-season drop-off cause for concern.
Nyjer Morgan PIT 1 .293 28 0 16 17 Has wheels to help NL-only owners.
Ryan Raburn DET 1 .284 34 7 32 5 Offers more offense than most utilitymen.
Scott Podsednik COL 1 .269 41 1 17 17 Speedster likely won't see much playing time.
David Murphy TEX 1 .273 33 7 26 2 Could see AB in place of oft-injured Milton Bradley.
Jay Payton BAL 1 .271 55 8 56 6 Should see PT given underwhelming competition.
Josh Anderson ATL 1 .258 48 2 36 18 Should deliver SB as starting CF.
Dan Ortmeier SF 1 .255 44 8 44 13 First-base job there for taking.
Marcus Thames DET 1 .255 46 21 43 1 Has power but needs more PT to realize value.
Joey Gathright KC 1 .283 40 0 23 18 Should deliver more SB, but can he maintain AVG?
Adam Lind TOR 1 .265 33 9 36 0 Top prospect to get more Minor League seasoning.
Juan Rivera LAA 1 .283 28 7 26 0 Will struggle to find PT in crowded outfield
Andrew McCutchen PIT 1 .261 27 6 25 10 Five-tool stud could get shot soon
Sammy Sosa FA 1 .255 40 15 57 1 Still has power stroke, just needs job.
Reed Johnson TOR 1 .284 52 7 38 3 Likely to bounce back from disappointing '07.
Brandon Jones ATL 1 .273 28 4 36 4 Athletic OF will start in LF platoon.
Gabe Gross MIL 1 .278 36 8 30 1 Headed to bench with Braun taking over LF.
Brian Barton STL 1 .270 29 6 31 9 Rule 5er can hit if he sticks.
Steven Pearce PIT 1 .286 41 8 46 6 Worth picking up given enough AB.
Wladimir Balentien SEA 1 .260 15 4 15 4 Power-speed threat needs place to play.
Scott Hairston SD 1 .252 45 13 33 3 Has power but may not last as starting LF.
Ryan Ludwick STL 1 .262 34 11 41 2 Nice speculative play in deeper leagues.
Freddy Bynum BAL 1 .266 32 6 21 11 Will deliver more SB with more PT.
Cody Ross FLA 1 .276 27 8 30 1 Solid backup OF to see numbers drop.
Frank Catalanotto TEX 1 .272 44 12 42 2 On-base skills helps case for PT.
Kevin Mench FA 1 .265 28 10 32 0 Likely to land another platoon role.
Jay Gibbons BAL 1 .264 31 9 25 0 Former promising power hitter on downswing.
Tike Redman BAL 1 .271 47 3 24 12 Speedster could land CF job.
Endy Chavez NYM 1 .291 34 2 25 9 May have hard time logging backup AB.
Shelley Duncan NYY 1 .261 25 10 29 0 Expect solid pop off bench.
Nelson Cruz TEX 1 .242 40 13 39 3 Time is ticking on chance to start.
Craig Monroe MIN 1 .241 30 7 30 2 Will have hard time holding onto starting job.
Victor Diaz HOU 1 .242 21 11 20 2 Has power, but discipline needs work.
Matt Murton CHC 1 .284 32 7 20 2 Will produce if given starting opportunity.
Emil Brown OAK 1 .271 48 11 37 5 Could be useful reserve player.
Norris Hopper CIN 1 .312 41 0 11 11 Likely stuck behind Freel until Bruce emerges.
Ben Francisco CLE 1 .282 39 7 32 6 Has talent, just needs PT.
Trot Nixon FA 1 .271 27 4 18 1 Nothing more than a reserve OF.
David Dellucci CLE 1 .266 38 9 30 1 Expect mild comeback campaign.
Luis Gonzalez FLA 1 .261 29 7 31 2 Veteran set for reduced role.
Delwyn Young LAD 1 .280 19 3 14 3 Stuck in OF logjam.
Timo Perez DET 1 .281 12 0 9 1 Impressive '07 AVG won't help PT.
Jason Tyner FA 1 .278 25 0 15 6 Can help with AVG, SB in deep formats.
Eric Hinske TB 1 .253 42 10 40 4 Young enough to turn around career.
Jeff Baker COL 1 .268 27 8 34 3 No openings in potent lineup.
Greg Dobbs PHI 1 .278 37 6 36 2 Value squashed by Pedro Feliz signing.
Jason Michaels CLE 1 .277 35 6 31 4 Dellucci's return to limit PT.
Fred Lewis SF 1 .282 20 2 16 2 Needs more big games to earn legit PT.
Tony Gwynn Jr. MIL 1 .264 12 0 12 6 Will claim backup role at best.
Reggie Sanders FA 1 .267 36 8 24 2 Injury potential presents too much risk.
Nook Logan FA 1 .260 28 0 12 16 Free-swinging speedster looking for home.
Bobby Kielty BOS 1 .264 18 2 20 0 Ignore playoff heroics on draft day.
Jason Lane NYY 1 .210 14 7 17 1 Poor AVG offsets good power.
Brian Anderson CWS 1 .245 15 3 12 2 Needs to prove himself with big Triple-A season.
Nate Schierholtz SF 1 .276 12 4 12 4 Has potential but no job.
Chris Snelling PHI 1 .248 8 2 9 0 Likely to struggle for AB once again.
Cory Sullivan COL 1 .280 15 2 20 6 Would need another Taveras injury to contribute.
Rondell White FA 1 .245 9 5 18 0 Oft-injured vet likely to retire.
Angel Pagan NYM 1 .251 16 2 14 3 Won't see many chances as backup OF.
Sam Fuld CHC 1 .252 16 1 4 2 Overachiever might be No. 4 OF.
Eric Patterson CHC 1 .264 14 3 11 3 Power-speed guy needs only a legit shot.
Carlos Gonzalez OAK 1 .267 37 8 41 2 Will be major run producer, likely by '09.
Brent Lillibridge ATL 1 .261 15 3 13 7 SS with speed could get crack in OF.
Justin Maxwell WAS 1 .245 11 4 16 7 Five-tooler to bide time in Minors.
Chris Marrero WAS 1 .245 3 2 4 0 Rising fast with power to spare.
Matt LaPorta MIL 1 .238 9 3 11 0 Power bat will be ready before there's a spot.
Jordan Schafer ATL 1 .243 5 1 5 2 Give him a year, and you'll get 20-20.
Dexter Fowler COL 1 .243 7 1 6 5 Premium athlete has five-tool potential.
Tyler Colvin CHC 1 .252 10 2 11 3 Multi-tool CF just needs some refinement.
Ryan Langerhans WAS 1 .221 18 5 16 1 Not much help as defensive-minded OF.
Austin Jackson NYY 1 .233 4 2 5 2 Toolsy OF started to figure things out in '07.
Willie Harris WAS 1 .241 12 0 9 5 Will have hard time finding PT in crowded OF.
Travis Snider TOR 1 -- -- -- -- -- Keeper leaguers should get to know this masher.
Gabe Kapler MIL 1 .265 17 4 16 1 Unlikely to contribute much after year off.
Chris Duffy PIT 1 .252 14 1 9 5 Former speed threat buried on depth chart.
So Taguchi PHI 1 .274 33 5 28 4 Won't see as many AB in PHI.
Alejandro De Aza FLA 1 .233 10 0 8 2 Opportunity may have already passed in FLA.
Reggie Abercrombie HOU 1 .235 20 8 18 12 Intriguing power-speed option lacks discipline.

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