Fantasy Baseball Player Rankings & Projections
2010 Preseason Preview
Grady Sizemore
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He is 100% the real-deal, so
the only question about Sizemore is his injury and he expected
to be back 100% for 2010, but a start slow is possible and
thus a lower ranking. |
12. Grady Sizemore - Indians - 2010 Preview:
The 2008 30-30 club member was argued by most as the top overall
player in last year's draft, but much to the dismay of fantasy owners,
he was a bum. Yes he was injured and that likely took its toll on
his stats until he was finally put on the DL, but still, he huge
disappointment. Fantasy owners should put that season aside and
feel free to draft him with confidence in 2010. His ranking is definitely
a notch lower than last preseason, but don't expect the same disaster
in 2010. The Indians are putting together a pretty solid lineup
that will depend on some youngsters like Matt La Porta, Asdrubal
Cabrera, Luis Valbuena and Jhonny Peralta coming through. If they
do, Sizemore could return to the top outfield slot, but Sizemore
will have to prove himself again.
2009 Statistics:
.248 - 18 HR's - 64 RBI's - 73 Runs
2010 Projection: .279
- 29 HR's - 89 RBI's - 102 Runs
13. Troy Tulowitzki - Rockies - 2010 Preview:
He fulfilled his fantasy potential in 2009 by belting 32 home runs
and stealing 20 bases while batting a solid .297. Tulowitzki is
still just 25-years-old and has the potential to improve upon his
2009 season, especially in hitter-friendly Colorado. Add to that
the fact that the Rockies have put together a lot of great young
hitters that include Seth Smith, Dexter Fowler, Ian Stewart, Brad
Hawpe and Chris Iannetta, not to mention veteran Todd Helton and
you have the makings of a big-time offense with Tulowitzki in the
heart of it. He really came into his own after the All-Star-Break
hitting .344 which shows his is 100% healed from his injury and
big things can be expected from him in 2010.
2009 Statistics:
.297 - 32 HR's - 92 RBI's - 101 Runs
2010 Projection: .307
- 33 HR's - 108 RBI's - 111 Runs
14. Evan Longoria - Rays - 2010 Preview:
The 24-year-old did not disappoint in his second season as a big-leaguer,
but didn't take a big enough step to displace Alex Rodriguez at
number one. He still is one of the few players who has .300, 40
home run potential, but it is still potential. The young Rays offense
did improve as expected and Longoria was able to produce strong
RBI and run totals (113 RBI's and 100 Runs). He added 44 doubles
and 9 stolen bases to his 2009 resume, but on the downside he continues
to show signs of an undisciplined hitter by walking 72 times and
striking out 140 times. When those number improve to more of a 80
walk, 120 strikeout hitter, you'll know his full potential has arrived.
2009 Statistics:
.281 - 33 HR's - 113 RBI's - 100 Runs
2010 Projection: .283
- 35 HR's - 112 RBI's - 104 Runs
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15. Joe Mauer - Twins - 2010 Preview:
A truly great hitter who catches is a dangerous and rare combination
in fantasy baseball. Now Mauer has added power to that combination.
His 2009 performance is worthy of a top-five pick in the draft,
but should he drafted that high? Can he do it again? It is unlikely
that he can put together another season like 2009, especially when
you consider that catchers always have a larger risk for injury,
so the simple answer is no. With that said, Mauer is just 27 and
is coming into his prime, so there is no reason to believe that
he is not the real deal, he is. Just have somewhat lower expect
ions of his overall rankings which probably makes him a low first-round
to high second-round pick.
2009 Statistics:
.365 - 28 HR's - 96 RBI's - 94 Runs
2010 Projection: .339
- 22 HR's - 90 RBI's - 88 Runs
16. Matt Holliday - Cardinals - 2010 Preview:
As most thought would be the case, his play in Oakland was sub par,
but his move to St. Louis was like going back to Colorado for Holliday.
He batted .353 with 13 home runs and 55 RBI's with just 235 at bats
after his trade to the Cardinals. It is hard to look at Holliday's
past seasons in Colorado and project what he will do in 2010 in
St. Louis, after all he is a career .353 hitter at home and has
hit 100 of his 152 home runs at home (including Oakland and St.
Louis). Maybe he is just better at home, after all he batted .326
with 16 home runs at home in 2009. The bottom line is Holliday is
an excellent hitter and is good for a .300 average and 20 plus home
runs where ever he plays. He also has decent speed and is usually
good for around 15 stolen bases (he stole a career high 28 in 2008).
2009 Statistics:
.313- 24 HR's - 109 RBI's - 94 Runs
2010 Projection: .322
- 25 HR's - 111 RBI's - 100 Runs
