JH-Sportsline's 2010 MLB Fantasy Preview: The Outfield
3-Year Average Leaders (2007-09)
Batting Average: Ichiro Suzuki (.337)
Games Played: Nick Markakis (160)
Home runs: Adam Dunn (39)
Doubles: Nick Markakis (45)
Triples: Curtis Granderson (15)
RBI: Matt Holliday (111)
Walks: Adam Dunn (113)
Stolen Bases: Carl Crawford & Juan Pierre (45)
Cream of the Crop
1. Ryan Braun, Brewers
2. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
3. Matt Holliday, Cardinals
4. Carl Crawford, Rays
5. Grady Sizemore, Indians
6. Bobby Abreu, Angels
7. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
8. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
9. Jayson Werth, Phillies
10. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
11. Carlos Lee, Astros
12. Nelson Cruz, Rangers
13. Adam Jones, Orioles
14. Jason Bay, Mets
15. Shane Victorino, Phillies
16. Nick Markakis, Orioles
17. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
18. Curtis Granderson, Yankees
19. B.J. Upton, Rays
20. Torii Hunter, Angels
21. Manny Ramirez, Dodgers
22. Shin-Soo Choo, Indians
The Next Best
23. Adam Lind, Blue Jays
24. Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
25. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
26. Carlos Beltran, Mets
27. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
28. Adam Dunn, Nationals
29. Hunter Pence, Astros
30. Corey Hart, Brewers
31. Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies
32. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
33. Jay Bruce, Reds
34. Garrett Jones, Pirates
35. Ben Zobrist, Rays
36. Johnny Damon, Tigers
37. Nate McLouth, Pirates
38. Denard Span, Twins
39. Michael Cuddyer, Twins
40. Kyle Blanks, Padres
You Could Do Worse:
41. Juan Rivera, Angels
42. Jason Kubel, Twins
43. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
44. Raul Ibanez, Phillies
45. Alex Rios, White Sox
46. Vladimir Guerrero, Rangers
47. Michael Bourn, Astros
48. Julio Borbon, Rangers
49. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
50. Nolan Reimold, Orioles (Rookie)
51. Dexter Fowler, Rockies
52. Jason Heyward, Braves (Rookie)
53. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
54. Nyjer Morgan, Nationals
55. Chris Coghlan, Marlins
56. Cody Ross, Marlins
57. Drew Stubbs, Reds (Rookie)
Hope and Prey
58. Colby Rasmus, Cardinals
59. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
60. Rajaj Davis, Athletics
61. Austin Jackson, Tigers
62. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
63. Delmon Young, Twins
64. Desmond Jennings, Rays
65. Jake Fox, Athletics
66. Travis Snider, Blue Jays
67. J.D. Drew, Red
68. Scott Podsednik, Royals
69. Gerardo Parra, Diamondbacks
70. Matt LaPorta, Indians
71. Reed Johnson, Dodgers
72. Garret Anderson, Dodgers
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Career Year: Matt Kemp (Dodgers) In case you hadn't heard, Matt Kemp is the first Dodger in franchise history to amass 25+ HRs, 30+ steals and 100+ RBIs. He has increased his Home Runs, RBI, Runs, and Walks in each of his first three seasons. He's also a Lock for at least 30 steals and close to a .300 average. I have watched almost every single one of his games since his rookie year and he is the real deal. Matt Kemp was my sleeper pick two years ago and had a "breakout season". Your going to see Ginormous numbers this season if he stays healthy. I project .300, 30 HR, 101 RBI, 30 Doubles, 6 Triples, 90 Runs, and 38 Steals.
Sleeper: Kyle Blanks (SD) Big guy with lots of Power at 6-6, 285 lbs. Kyle Blanks will be hitting behind Adrian Gonzalez this season and figures to get plenty of RBI chances. As a rookie last year, Blanks bashed 1 HR/14.8 at-bats, with very little lineup protection, to boot. If Blanks gets 500+ at-bats under his belt in 2010, he could conceivably launch up to 30 homers with 80+ RBI, even while playing half his games at PetCo Park. PetCo Park in SD is the 2nd toughest NL park to launch a "Dinger" but Blanks is worth the gamble in the late rounds.
Bust: Carlos Lee (Hou) Will be 34 years old this June. His HR total has gone down every season since hitting a career-high 37 in 2006. He's no longer a Lock for 30+ HR and 100+ RBI. Carlos swiped 19 Stolen bases in 2006, 10 SB's in 2007, and just 9 steals over the last two seasons. His numbers are heading south. Still a solid player but don't take him too soon!
Jeff H
www.VegasTopdogs.com
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