Fantasy baseball Top 300 player rankings and projections

Fantasy baseball season is rapidly approaching whether you're ready or not. Now's the time to determine a draft board and start prepping for your league.

Once again, Mike Trout is the undisputed No. 1 fantasy baseball player, closely followed by reigning MVP Miguel Cabrera. But following that, there are plenty of questions. With all of the movement this offseason, how will players like Prince Fielder, Robinson Cano, Jacoby Ellsbury, among others, fare in their new home? Clayton Kershaw is now the richest pitcher in baseball, but can he bring in the numbers for his owners? Are prospects like Byron Buxton worth stashing on your team for a potential summer call-up?

Whether you're in a Rotisserie or head-to-head league, study up with SI.com's 2014 Top 300, featuring player rankings, complete with projected stats for the 2014 season, and sortable by position and team. Also, don't forget to check out the rest of our expert fantasy baseball draft content, including team-by-team previews, position primers, breakouts and busts, burning questions, ongoing debates, draft strategies and more. Check back throughout March for updated information and content.

Note: Players with eligibility at multiple positions will show up in all applicable position charts.

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   Rank 1 Auction $46 Rank 1 Overall 1 Rank 1 Overall 1 Rank 1 Overall 1

   Player Mike TroutLos Angeles AngelsOutfielder

   Avg .318

   HR 34

   RBI 94

   R 112

   SB 51

   OBP .404

   He may not have an MVP trophy yet, but Trout is the unquestioned No. 1 player in fantasy baseball.



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   Player Miguel CabreraDetroit TigersFirst Base/Third Base

   Avg .326

   HR 42

   RBI 128

   R 101

   SB 2

   OBP .416

   Does a third-straight MVP award await Cabrera in October? If so, he'd be the first person to pull off the feat since Barry Bonds did so from 2001-04.



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   Player Paul GoldschmidtArizona DiamondbacksFirst Base

   Avg .298

   HR 35

   RBI 108

   R 93

   SB 12

   OBP .388

   Goldschmidt vaulted into fantasy stardom with a .302/.401/.551, 36-homer season last year. At just 26 years old, he'll be in this stratosphere for a long time to come.



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   Player Chris DavisBaltimore OriolesFirst Base

   Avg .277

   HR 44

   RBI 116

   R 88

   SB 3

   OBP .365

   Davis became baseball's preeminent power hitter by belting 53 home runs last season. Some doubt that he can do it again, but I do not.



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   Player Carlos GonzalezColorado RockiesOutfielder

   Avg .303

   HR 27

   RBI 93

   R 87

   SB 19

   OBP .368

   You have to assume CarGo will miss some time with injuries, but you also know you're going to get one of the very best per-game stat lines in the league. Hopefully the time he misses isn't in September.



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   Player Andrew McCutchenPittsburgh PiratesOutfielder

   Avg .300

   HR 24

   RBI 87

   R 101

   SB 22

   OBP .383

   Last year's NL MVP, McCutchen put the Pirates on his back and led them to an improbable playoff berth. He's one of a handful of true five-category players.



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   Player Adrian BeltreTexas RangersThird Base

   Avg .305

   HR 29

   RBI 108

   R 95

   SB 1

   OBP .352

   Age cannot seem to stop Beltre, as he put up his fourth-straight season with at least 32 homers and 92 RBI last season. I wouldn't bet on that streak stopping with him hitting in the middle of one of the best lineups in the majors.



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   Player Ryan BraunMilwaukee BrewersOutfielder

   Avg .298

   HR 34

   RBI 104

   R 78

   SB 15

   OPS .365

   One of the most confounding players on the board, it will be very interesting to see how Braun deals with the repercussions of his steroid suspension. I'm willing to bet that his talent ultimately wins out.



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   Player Robinson CanoSeattle MarinersSecond Base

   Avg .300

   HR 22

   RBI 86

   R 82

   SB 4

   OBP .357

   Cano left behind the only major league team he has ever known, signing a 10-year, $240-million contract with the Mariners during the winter. He may miss Yankee Stadium's short porch in right and right-center.



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    Player Clayton KershawLos Angeles DodgersStarting Pitcher

    Wins 18

    QS 29

    ERA 2.12

    WHIP 1.02

    K 224

    SV 0

    The best pitcher on the planet, Kershaw also became the richest over the offseason. You probably won't be able to get him this low.



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    Player Prince FielderTexas RangersFirst Base

    Avg .287

    HR 33

    RBI 102

    R 85

    SB 1

    OPS .353

    After spending two years as part of the best 3-4 combo in the league, Fielder finds himself in Texas with a stadium perfectly suited to his skill set. Expect big things from the big man.



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    Player Troy TulowitzkiColorado RockiesShortstop

    Avg .302

    HR 27

    RBI 91

    R 76

    SB 5

    OBP .374

    You can't count on him to give you 150 games, but Tulowitzki remains an elite offensive performer at one of the shallowest positions in the league. This ranking reflects that fact.



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    Player Joey VottoCincinnati RedsFirst Base

    Avg .315

    HR 21

    RBI 82

    R 90

    SB 6

    OPS .422

    Votto remains a top-tier first baseman, but he might be a better real-life player than fantasy player. That's why he ranks as the No. 5 first baseman.



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    Player Jacoby EllsburyNew York YankeesOutfielder

    Avg .288

    HR 23

    RBI 71

    R 100

    SB 40

    OBP .337

    Ellsbury traded sides in the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry this winter, which is a good move for his fantasy value. He should be able to take advantage of the Yankee Stadium confines.



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    Player Bryce HarperWashington NationalsOutfielder

    Avg .280

    HR 26

    RBI 91

    R 79

    SB 14

    OPS .357

    Baseball's next big star, Harper appears as though he's finally ready to truly break through and become one of the best multi-tool players in the league. Don't miss out on him this season.



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    Player Hanley RamirezLos Angeles DodgersShortstop

    Avg .278

    HR 22

    RBI 83

    R 74

    SB 18

    OBP .349

    There is a lot of injury risk tied up in Ramirez, which is why I have him ranked a bit lower than most. There's no doubting the per-game numbers he put up last year, but he played just 86 games, the second time in the last three years he failed to reach triple-digits.



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    Player David WrightNew York MetsThird Base

    Avg .294

    HR 25

    RBI 89

    R 81

    SB 16

    OBP .369

    Wright was on his way to his best season since 2010 last year, but injuries limited him to 112 games. Given the high rates and power-speed profile, though, he's still a top-20 player.



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    Player Yu DarvishTexas RangersStarting Pitcher

    Wins 17

    QS 24

    ERA 2.96

    WHIP 1.12

    K 251

    SV 0

    If anyone is going to strike out 300 batters any time soon, Darvish will be the guy. It took him just one season to become one of the very best pitchers in baseball.



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    Player Giancarlo StantonMiami MarlinsOutfielder

    Avg .276

    HR 38

    RBI 101

    R 70

    SB 4

    OBP .362

    Stanton had a down year in 2013, hitting 24 homers and playing in just 116 games. Marlins Park may depress home run totals, but most of his blasts would leave any park on the planet. Don't bet on him disappointing again.



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    Player Edwin EncarnacionToronto Blue JaysFirst Base/Third Base

    Avg .274

    HR 30

    RBI 95

    R 84

    SB 5

    OBP .359

    Encarnacion provides reliable power production and eligibility at two positions, one of which is shallow and the other of which is top heavy. That makes for a very valuable player.



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    Player Evan LongoriaTampa Bay RaysThird Base

    Avg .265

    HR 29

    RBI 97

    R 83

    SB 4

    OBP .349

    He's been around for so long that it is kind of hard to believe that Longoria is just entering his age-28 season. We may have yet to see his best.



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    Player Freddie FreemanAtlanta BravesFirst Base

    Avg .311

    HR 26

    RBI 96

    R 83

    SB 3

    OBP .379

    Freeman cashed in with a huge extension this offseason, and why not after hitting .319/.396/.501 with 23 home runs and 109 RBI. The first base position drops off after him.



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    Player Adam JonesBaltimore OriolesOutfielder

    Avg .274

    HR 25

    RBI 90

    R 82

    SB 11

    OBP .310

    You're going to have to pounce on Jones much earlier if you want him. With a very deep pool of outfielders this year, I don't see him being worth the risk in the first or early-second round.



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    Player Jason KipnisCleveland IndiansSecond Base

    Avg .282

    HR 17

    RBI 74

    R 87

    SB 28

    OBP .342

    Kipnis has developed into an elite second baseman and a player who should challenge for 20-30 seasons all the way through his prime. I'm willing to pay a premium for those numbers from my second baseman.



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    Player Stephen StrasburgWashington NationalsStarting Pitcher

    Wins 17

    QS 25

    ERA 2.98

    WHIP 1.08

    K 209

    SV 0

    The recurring elbow woes are obviously troubling, but Strasburg put up a 3.00 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 191 strikeouts in 183 innings last year. This is the season he'll break the 200-strikeout mark.



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    Player Jay BruceCincinnati RedsOutfielder

    Avg .271

    HR 32

    RBI 100

    R 85

    SB 7

    OBP .340

    Over the last three seasons, Bruce has averaged 32 home runs and 103 RBI. You can take that to the bank again this season.



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    Player Justin UptonAtlanta BravesOutfielder

    Avg .282

    HR 26

    RBI 92

    R 86

    SB 12

    OBP .350

    Upton struggled a bit in his first season with the Braves, but he still managed to belt 27 homers. Remember, he just 26 years old. There is still growth to be had here.



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    Player Carlos GomezMilwaukee BrewersOutfielder

    Avg .259

    HR 21

    RBI 68

    R 78

    SB 31

    OBP .315

    After looking like he'd surely never capitalize on his potential, Gomez became a true post-hype superstar. At 28 years old, another 20-30 season appears to be in the offing.



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    Player Jose FernandezMiami MarlinsStarting Pitcher

    Wins 13

    QS 26

    ERA 3.01

    WHIP 1.12

    K 233

    SV 0

    Fernandez electrified the league as a rookie, going 12-6 with a 2.19 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 187 strikeouts in 172.2 innings, en route to the NL Rookie of the Year Award. Expect even better things this year.



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    Player Felix HernandezSeattle MarinersStarting Pitcher

    Wins 15

    QS 25

    ERA 3.09

    WHIP 1.16

    K 216

    SV 0

    Quick, how old is Hernandez? Time's up, he turns 28 in April. Expecting anything less than the dominant pitcher we've seen most of his career would be foolhardy.



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    Player Adam WainwrightSt. Louis CardinalsStarting Pitcher

    Wins 16

    QS 24

    ERA 3.15

    WHIP 1.13

    K 191

    SV 0

    Another year, another 200-plus innings with 200 strikeouts. You can set your watch by Wainwright.



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    Player Max ScherzerDetroit TigersStarting Pitcher

    Wins 15

    QS 24

    ERA 3.29

    WHIP 1.15

    K 214

    SV 0

    Last year's AL Cy Young winner, Scherzer went 21-3 with a 2.90 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 240 strikeouts in 214.1 innings. He has graduated into the elite class of starting pitchers in the league.



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    Rank 33 Auction $23 Rank 3 Overall 33 Rank 1 Overall 33 Rank 15 Overall 33

    Player Dustin PedroiaBoston Red SoxSecond Base

    Avg .296

    HR 14

    RBI 90

    R 73

    SB 15

    OBP .361

    Pedroia reamins a steady force in one of the most potent offenses in the majors. He never seems like a sexy pick, but no one ever lost a league by taking Pedroia. Do note, however, that he hit just nine homers last year.



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    Player Jose ReyesToronto Blue JaysShortstop

    Avg .304

    HR 10

    RBI 48

    R 89

    SB 30

    OPS .355

    Reyes missed nearly 70 games in his first season in Toronto, but he still hit 10 homers and stole 15 bases. Even if you bank on him missing a chunk of the season, he warrants being ranked this high.



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    Player Madison BumgarnerSan Francisco GiantsStarting Pitcher

    Wins 14

    QS 25

    ERA 3.04

    WHIP 1.12

    K 193

    SV 0

    At 23 years old, Bumgarner put up his third straight season with at least 200 innings pitched and 190 strikeouts. This is his year to jump a level.



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    Player Chris SaleChicago White SoxStarting Pitcher

    Wins 12

    QS 24

    ERA 3.35

    WHIP 1.13

    K 207

    SV 0

    In 2012, he finished sixth in Cy Young voting. Last year he was fifth. Might he move up again this season?



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    Player Shin-Soo ChooTexas RangersOutfielder

    Avg .290

    HR 19

    RBI 67

    R 116

    SB 21

    OBP .414

    Choo had arguably the best year of his career in 2013 and he got rewarded with a huge contract from the Rangers. He could do even better this season atop that loaded lineup.



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    Player Jean SeguraMilwaukee BrewersShortstop

    Avg .284

    HR 15

    RBI 56

    R 94

    SB 41

    OBP .343

    Segura broke out in the first half last year, but totally fell off a cliff after the All-Star break. Don't let that sway you, though. This is a legitimate 15-40 shortstop.



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    Player Matt HollidaySt. Louis CardinalsOutfielder

    Avg .294

    HR 28

    RBI 97

    R 90

    SB 3

    OBP .371

    All Holliday does is produce, yet most of the industry has him ranked lower. I'm not sure why, but I'd be shocked if he weren't a top-35 hitter.



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    Player Jose BautistaToronto Blue JaysOutfielder

    Avg .262

    HR 28

    RBI 85

    R 83

    SB 7

    OBP .358

    He's just as potent a power hitter as ever, but beware the aging slugger. He has played in just 210 games in the last two seasons combined.



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    Player Ian DesmondWashington NationalsShortstop

    Avg .279

    HR 18

    RBI 78

    R 71

    SB 22

    OBP .323

    Desmond has put up consecutive 20-20 seasons for the Nationals, asserting himself as one of the best real-life and fantasy shortstops in the game. He's as steady as they come, as well, playing in at least 154 games three of the last four years.



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    Player Yasiel PuigLos Angeles DodgersOutfielder

    Avg .278

    HR 22

    RBI 73

    R 80

    SB 19

    OBP .340

    Puig is one of the most exciting players in the league, but the fantasy community should pump the brakes on a guy with just 432 career plate appearances who was the No. 76 prospect in baseball heading into last season.



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    Player Cliff LeePhiladelphia PhilliesStarting Pitcher

    Wins 13

    QS 27

    ERA 3.18

    WHIP 1.12

    K 202

    SV 0

    Despite being in his mid-30s, Lee has fanned at least 200 batters in each of the last three seasons. If he's lucky, he'll pitch his way out of Philly this year.



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    Player David PriceTampa Bay RaysStarting Pitcher

    Wins 15

    QS 23

    ERA 3.26

    WHIP 1.13

    K 180

    SV 0

    Price looked like the Cy Young of old in the second half last season, though his season-long strikeout rate took a noticeable dip.



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    Player Hunter PenceSan Francisco GiantsOutfielder

    Avg .278

    HR 25

    RBI 94

    R 82

    SB 15

    OBP .339

    Pence isn't going to be the guy who wins your league, but he always finds a way to hit 22-25 homers with 90-100 RBI.



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    Player Wil MyersTampa Bay RaysOutfielder

    Avg .283

    HR 24

    RBI 86

    R 79

    SB 11

    OBP .345

    Myers needed just 88 games to win the AL Rookie of the Year last year, hitting .293/.354/.478 with 13 homers. Expect a step forward for one of the brightest young stars in the league.



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    Player Ian KinslerDetroit TigersSecond Base

    Avg .270

    HR 18

    RBI 68

    R 97

    SB 16

    OBP .334

    After spending his entire career with the Rangers, Kinssler finds himself teamed up with Miguel Cabrera in Detroit. Since hitting 32 homers in 2011, he has 32 combined the last two seasons.



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    Player Eric HosmerKansas City RoyalsFirst Base

    Avg .294

    HR 23

    RBI 81

    R 75

    SB 10

    OBP .352

    Hosmer finally looked like the future star in the second half last year that the Royals expect him to be. He's the first of the non-sure-things at first base.



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    Player Josh DonaldsonOakland AthleticsThird Base

    Avg .279

    HR 26

    RBI 87

    R 82

    SB 6

    OBP .345

    Donaldson enjoyed a breakout campaign last year, hitting .301/.384/.499 with 24 home runs. The power is for real, and that goes a long way at a shallow third-base position.



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    Player Starling MartePittsburgh PiratesOutfielder

    Avg .270

    HR 11

    RBI 42

    R 83

    SB 33

    OBP .319

    Marte is a near lock to steal 40 bases, especially since Clint Hurdle has given him the green light. He also has enough pop for 12-15 home runs with a solid batting average and OBP.



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    Player Yoenis CespedesOakland AthleticsOutfielder

    Avg .273

    HR 24

    RBI 85

    R 74

    SB 11

    OBP .338

    Cespedes struggled mightily last year, but we're betting that he's more the player he looked like during his rookie campaign.



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    Player Allen CraigSt. Louis CardinalsOutfielder/First Base

    Avg .304

    HR 22

    RBI 94

    R 76

    SB 2

    OPS .354

    Craig will move to the outfield this year, replacing the departed Carlos Beltran in right. The sky is the limit for him if he stays healthy, though he had an abnormally strong slash line with runners in scoring position last year.



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    Player Albert PujolsLos Angeles AngelsFirst Base

    Avg .274

    HR 27

    RBI 92

    R 75

    SB 2

    OBP .346

    The wheels might be coming off for one of the best hitters of any generation. Pujols put up career worsts across the board last year while playing just 99 games because of injury.



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    Player Alex RiosTexas RangersOutfielder

    Avg .272

    HR 17

    RBI 75

    R 71

    SB 20

    OBP .311

    You won't have a chance to get Rios this low, and his ceiling is admittedly much higher, but there are red flags in his advanced numbers that make him more of a gamble than meets the eye.



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    Player Justin VerlanderDetroit TigersStarting Pitcher

    Wins 16

    QS 21

    ERA 3.32

    WHIP 1.21

    K 203

    SV 0

    Most pitchers would probably like to underachieve to the tune of a 3.46 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 217 strikeouts, as Verlander did last year. Even if he isn't the elite pitcher he once was, he's still a rock-solid fantasy producer.



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    Player Anibal SanchezDetroit TigersStarting Pitcher

    Wins 15

    QS 24

    ERA 3.35

    WHIP 1.18

    K 195

    SV 0

    Sanchez had his best year in the majors in 2013, going 14-8 with a 2.57 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 202 strikeouts. He's poised to do the same for the Tigers again.



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    Player Zack GreinkeLos Angeles DodgersStarting Pitcher

    Wins 15

    QS 23

    ERA 3.27

    WHIP 1.17

    K 175

    SV 0

    Greinke had his best season last year since winning the Cy Young in 2009 with the Royals. He slots in here because he is not the strikeout pitcher most ahead of him are.



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    Player Jason HeywardAtlanta BravesOutfielder

    Avg .267

    HR 21

    RBI 71

    R 82

    SB 10

    OBP .348

    If you believe in the every-other-year theory, this should be a good one for Heyward. Of course, it would be a lot more encouraging to just see him string together a few productive seasons in a row.



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    Player Matt CainSan Francisco GiantsStarting Pitcher

    Wins 13

    QS 22

    ERA 3.30

    WHIP 1.12

    K 168

    SV 0

    Cain didn't pitch nearly as poorly as his surface stats from last year suggest. He could be a very nice bargain on draft day because of that fact.



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    Player Ryan ZimmermanWashington NationalsThird Base

    Avg .274

    HR 23

    RBI 81

    R 77

    SB 4

    OBP .344

    Zimmerman doesn't get much fanfare, but he has hit at least 25 homers in four of the last five seasons. He's a quietly productive player at a fairly shallow position.



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    Player Matt KempLos Angeles DodgersOutfielder

    Avg .278

    HR 21

    RBI 75

    R 68

    SB 15

    OBP .350

    What Kemp does this year is anyone's guess. Slotting him at the median between two extremes feels right.



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    Player Buster PoseySan Francisco GiantsCatcher/First Base

    Avg .301

    HR 17

    RBI 78

    R 71

    SB 2

    OBP .360

    Posey is almost certainly going to go earlier than this in your draft. His ranking this low is indicative of an overall depression in the catcher market.



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    Player Matt CarpenterSt. Louis CardinalsSecond Base/Third Base

    Avg .296

    HR 9

    RBI 56

    R 104

    SB 7

    OBP .372

    Carpernter, quite simply, is going to have a very tough time measuring up to last year's standards. You want to play him as a second baseman, not a third baseman.



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    Player Gio GonzalezWashington NationalsStarting Pitcher

    Wins 14

    QS 22

    ERA 3.37

    WHIP 1.23

    K 199

    SV 0

    Gonzalez regressed a bit from his near Cy Young season in 2012, but he still struck out nearly a batter an inning with strong rates.



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    Player Homer BaileyCincinnati RedsStarting Pitcher

    Wins 14

    QS 23

    ERA 3.48

    WHIP 1.19

    K 184

    SV 0

    Bailey is $100 million richer and likely has ascended to the top of the Cincinnati rotation. He could be 10 spots higher in these rankings next season if all goes well in 2014.



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    Player Jordan ZimmermannWashington NationalsStarting Pitcher

    Wins 13

    QS 22

    ERA 3.29

    WHIP 1.18

    K 157

    SV 0

    Zimmermann had his best season as a pro, though it came at the expense of his strikeout totals. That's a great thing in real life, and probably a wash for fantasy owners.



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    Player Gerrit ColePittsburgh PiratesStarting Pitcher

    Wins 11

    QS 24

    ERA 3.47

    WHIP 1.20

    K 179

    SV 0

    Cole flashed his top-of-the-rotation ability in a solid rookie season for the Pirates. Just 23 years old, he's an ace in the making.



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    Player Mat LatosCincinnati RedsStarting Pitcher

    Wins 13

    QS 21

    ERA 3.54

    WHIP 1.25

    K 171

    SV 0

    In the last four seasons, Latos has fanned 189, 185, 187 and 187 batters. Yeah, there's a pretty reliable track record here. Pay attention to his balky knee this spring, however.



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    Player David OrtizBoston Red SoxDesignated Hitter/First Base

    Avg .291

    HR 25

    RBI 96

    R 70

    SB 1

    OBP .370

    Ortiz isn't getting any younger, and his production isn't falling off, either. As a 37-year-old last year, he hit .309/.395/.564 with 30 home runs and 103 RBI.



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    Player Mark TrumboArizona DiamondbacksOutfielder

    Avg .249

    HR 30

    RBI 100

    R 68

    SB 4

    OBP .308

    Trumbo should enjoy his new home in Arizona a whole lot more than the old one in Anaheim. He should be able to reach the 30-homer level.



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    Player Starlin CastroChicago CubsShortstop

    Avg .295

    HR 14

    RBI 63

    R 78

    SB 15

    OBP .348

    Castro had a flat-out terrible 2013 season, but there's still a ton of hitting talent here. Better pitch selection in plus-counts would benefit him greatly.



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    Player Aaron HillArizona DiamondbacksSecond Base

    Avg .284

    HR 20

    RBI 71

    R 79

    SB 7

    OPS .337

    This is admittedly an ambitious ranking, but Hill had 11 homers in just 87 games last season one year after belting 26 of them. You won't have to go this high to get him.



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    Player Elvis AndrusTexas RangersShortstop

    Avg .269

    HR 4

    RBI 54

    R 87

    SB 30

    OBP .328

    Andrus' fantasy value derives completely from his steals and runs scored. You could do worse at shortstop, but you might want to go in another direction at this stage in the draft rather than committing to a two-category player.



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    Player Carlos SantanaCleveland IndiansCatcher/Third Base

    Avg .260

    HR 22

    RBI 78

    R 72

    SB 2

    OBP .363

    Santana gains third-base eligibility this season, meaning you can deploy him at two of the most shallow positions in fantasy baseball. He's especially valuable in OBP leagues.



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    Player Alex GordonKansas City RoyalsOutfielder

    Avg .272

    HR 18

    RBI 77

    R 85

    SB 11

    OPS .340

    Gordon has been a jack of all trades for the last three seasons, though his batting average and OBP left something to be desired last year. He can be counted on to match his value at this spot.



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    Player James ShieldsKansas City RoyalsStarting Pitcher

    Wins 14

    QS 25

    ERA 3.55

    WHIP 1.27

    K 187

    SV 0

    Shields had a great first year with the Royals, topping 200 innings for the seventh consecutive season while coming up just short of 200 strikeouts. His durability is worth its weight in gold.



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    Player Alex CobbTampa Bay RaysStarting Pitcher

    Wins 13

    QS 24

    ERA 3.37

    WHIP 1.25

    K 171

    SV 0

    Fully recovered from a scary head injury, Cobb looks like a true breakout candidate for 2014. Don't be surprised if he's the best pitcher on the Rays this year.



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    Player Jonathan LucroyMilwaukee BrewersCatcher

    Avg .291

    HR 18

    RBI 79

    R 68

    SB 7

    OBP .352

    You won't have to go nearly this high to get Lucroy, but this is the value he brings with his production at the catcher position.



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    Player Anthony RizzoChicago CubsFirst Base

    Avg .267

    HR 26

    RBI 82

    R 68

    SB 4

    OBP .339

    The Cubs need Rizzo to take a step forward this year, and it all starts with a little bit more patience and more consistent power.



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    Player Mike MinorAtlanta BravesStarting Pitcher

    Wins 13

    QS 21

    ERA 3.47

    WHIP 1.19

    K 170

    SV 0

    Minor got about as little attention as possible for a pitcher with a 3.21 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 181 strikeouts last season. He's a bargain.



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    Player Adrian GonzalezLos Angeles DodgersFirst Base

    Avg .282

    HR 17

    RBI 83

    R 67

    SB 1

    OBP .337

    Gone is the masher who used to be a consistent 35-homer threat. Gonzalez can still give you 20-23 homers and 90-100 RBI, but I'd hope for more out of my first baseman.



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    Player Joe MauerMinnesota TwinsCatcher/First Base

    Avg .305

    HR 12

    RBI 73

    R 75

    SB 2

    OBP .385

    Mauer remains one of the best pure hitters in the league, but he doesn't give fantasy owners much outside of batting avearge and OBP.



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    Player Shelby MillerSt. Louis CardinalsStarting Pitcher

    Wins 13

    QS 20

    ERA 3.45

    WHIP 1.24

    K 180

    SV 0

    Forget about the way he disappeared in the second half. Miller's first half was still good enough to give him a 3.06 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 169 strikeouts last year. He's a top-of-the-rotation pitcher.



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    Player Julio TeheranAtlanta BravesStarting Pitcher

    Wins 12

    QS 20

    ERA 3.71

    WHIP 1.21

    K 160

    SV 0

    Teheran was overshadowed by Jose Fernandez and Shelby Miller, but he had a great rookie season as well last year. He very well could be the Braves ace, and that's not exactly the simplest feat to accomplish.



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    Player Wilin RosarioColorado RockiesCatcher

    Avg .275

    HR 28

    RBI 76

    R 60

    SB 3

    OBP .310

    Rosario may not hit .292 again, but the 21 homers he hit last year probably represent a floor for the 25-year-old.



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    Player Craig KimbrelAtlanta BravesRelief Pitcher

    Wins 3

    QS 0

    ERA 1.77

    WHIP 0.95

    K 95

    SV 40

    This is completely reflective of my attitude toward closers. Kimbrel is the best in the game, but all you need to do is look at Koji Uehara last year and the countless guys before him who came out of nowhere to become star closers to see why you shouldn't invest high picks in the position.



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    Player Greg HollandKansas City RoyalsRelief Pitcher

    Wins 3

    QS 0

    ERA 2.02

    WHIP 1.01

    K 97

    SV 33

    Holland struck out 103 batters in just 67 innings last year, making him one of the top choices at the closer position for 2014.



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    Player Cole HamelsPhiladelphia PhilliesStarting Pitcher

    Wins 11

    QS 19

    ERA 3.49

    WHIP 1.18

    K 168

    SV 0

    Buyer beware. Hamels is already dealing with shoulder tendinitis, and is expected to miss at least his first two scheduled starts of the season.



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    Player Doug FisterWashington NationalsStarting Pitcher

    Wins 13

    QS 23

    ERA 3.16

    WHIP 1.12

    K 148

    SV 0

    This is way sooner than you'll have to go to get Fister, who should finally get some recognition this year. Getting out of Detroit was the best thing that could happen to this ground-ball artist.



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    Player Jose AbreuChicago White SoxFirst Base

    Avg .265

    HR 30

    RBI 94

    R 68

    SB 2

    OBP .358

    Abreu, or, as I like to call him, the cheapest 30 homers on the market, will love calling U.S. Cellular Field home.



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    Player Aroldis ChapmanCincinnati RedsRelief Pitcher

    Wins 4

    QS 0

    ERA 2.33

    WHIP 1.08

    K 106

    SV 30

    You know exactly what you're getting here. A strikeout rate through the roof, a minimum of 30 saves, and a lot of fun highlights.



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    Player Kenley JansenLos Angeles DodgersRelief Pitcher

    Wins 4

    QS 0

    ERA 2.27

    WHIP 0.97

    K 94

    SV 35

    Jansen has had a WHIP of less than 0.90 for two straight years now, and should break 30 saves for the first time in his career.



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    Player Carlos BeltranNew York YankeesOutfielder

    Avg .280

    HR 24

    RBI 80

    R 73

    SB 3

    OBP .348

    Beltran keeps on ticking, hitting .296 with 24 homers last year. Yankee Stadium will look good on him.



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    Player Josh HamiltonLos Angeles AngelsOutfielder

    Avg .255

    HR 24

    RBI 88

    R 71

    SB 2

    OBP .313

    Hamilton was an outright disaster in his first year with the Angels, and even this is a hopeful ranking. I don't plan on owning any shares.



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    Player Ben ZobristTampa Bay RaysSecond Base/Shortstop/Outfielder

    Avg .273

    HR 15

    RBI 75

    R 85

    SB 12

    OBP .350

    Much of Zobrist's value derives from his multi-position eligibility. If he's the guy who hit 20 homers in 2011 and 2012, he'll be a steal at this price.



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    Player Michael CuddyerColorado RockiesOutfielder/First Base

    Avg .284

    HR 22

    RBI 79

    R 67

    SB 7

    OBP .351

    Cuddyer isn't likely to hit .331 again, but he will almost certainly give you plus rates, 20 home runs 80 RBI and 8-10 steals to boot. He's a worthy investment at this stage.



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    Player Desmond JenningsTampa Bay RaysOutfielder

    Avg .260

    HR 16

    RBI 60

    R 82

    SB 23

    OPS .330

    Nearly 1,500 plate appearances into his career, we should know exactly who Jennings is. He can give you 13-16 homers, 20-30 steals and detract from your batting average and OBP.



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    Player Jose AltuveHouston AstrosSecond Base

    Avg .289

    HR 7

    RBI 50

    R 75

    SB 30

    OBP .333

    Altuve is a two-category middle-infielder just like Elvis Andrus, yet he goes nearly 30 picks later, and second base is just as shallow as shortstop. If you have to get one, get Altuve.



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    Player Matt MooreTampa Bay RaysStarting Pitcher

    Wins 12

    QS 21

    ERA 3.61

    WHIP 1.28

    K 172

    SV 0

    Moore was extremely valuable thanks to 17 wins last year, the category over which he has the least control. If you can get him here, you'll be happy.



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     Player Pedro AlvarezPittsburgh PiratesThird Base

     Avg .237

     HR 29

     RBI 93

     R 64

     SB 1

     OPS .310

     You know Alvarez is going to hurt batting average and OBP, but he's one of the few guys in the league who can legitimately push up toward 40 home runs. That's worth the hit you'll take in batting average .



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     Player Danny SalazarCleveland IndiansStarting Pitcher

     Wins 10

     QS 21

     ERA 3.55

     WHIP 1.25

     K 170

     SV 0

     This might seem ambitious to some, but don't let me tell you that I told you so when Salazar is reminding everyone of 2013 Jose Fernandez.



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     Player Jayson WerthWashington NationalsOutfielder

     Avg .275

     HR 21

     RBI 72

     R 62

     SB 6

     OPS .356

     Werth was remarkably productive a year ago, but it would be a mistake to expect him to repeat that at 35 years old. He's likely somewhere between that and his 2011 season.



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     Player Mike NapoliBoston Red SoxFirst Base

     Avg .263

     HR 27

     RBI 85

     R 73

     SB 0

     OPS .345

     Napoli is especially valuable in OBP leagues thanks to his great eye. Either way, he should hit 25 homers and push up toward 90 RBI.



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     Player Domonic BrownPhiladelphia PhilliesOutfielder

     Avg .274

     HR 22

     RBI 79

     R 63

     SB 4

     OPS .330

     Brown finally fulfilled the promise he has shown through the minors last year, hitting .272 with 27 homers. That sounds like a reasonable ceiling for this season.



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     Player Shane VictorinoBoston Red SoxOutfielder

     Avg .279

     HR 11

     RBI 55

     R 83

     SB 17

     OPS .326

     Last year was Victorino's first with more than 2.0 offensive WAR since 2010. Don't expect him to necessarily reach such heights this season.



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     Player Billy ButlerKansas City RoyalsDesignated Hitter

     Avg .293

     HR 18

     RBI 84

     R 69

     SB 0

     OPS .362

     Butler's 29 homers in 2012 look like even more of an anomaly after last season's 15. He's still a valuable player, but he's no better than this spot if he's only going to give you 15-18 home runs.



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     Player Masahiro TanakaNew York YankeesStarting Pitcher

     Wins 12

     QS 19

     ERA 3.78

     WHIP 1.24

     K 162

     SV 0

     What Tanaka does this year is anyone's guess, but the bet here is that he's a poor man's Yu Darvish.



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     Player Andrew CashnerSan Diego PadresStarting Pitcher

     Wins 11

     QS 24

     ERA 3.38

     WHIP 1.22

     K 142

     SV 0

     If one pitcher from outside the top 100 makes a huge leap this year, I'm betting it's Cashner. His blazing fastball portends of a greater strikeout rate in his future.



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     Player A.J. BurnettPittsburgh PiratesStarting Pitcher

     Wins 10

     QS 21

     ERA 3.65

     WHIP 1.29

     K 202

     SV 0

     Burnett's current ranking by most of the industry is laughable. He led the NL in K/9 last year, and will love pitching in the NL East.



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     Player Aramis RamirezMilwaukee BrewersThird Base

     Avg .288

     HR 25

     RBI 90

     R 62

     SB 1

     OPS .354

     Ramirez is entering his age-36 season, but so long as he stays healthy, you can take 25 homers and 90 RBI to the bank.



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     Player Billy HamiltonCincinnati RedsOutfielder

     Avg .235

     HR 2

     RBI 36

     R 68

     SB 57

     OPS .304

     Hamilton may not hit a lick, but he probably only needs a .300 OBP to steal 50-plus bases. That alone makes him an asset.



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     Player Manny MachadoBaltimore OriolesThird Base

     Avg .280

     HR 17

     RBI 67

     R 74

     SB 5

     OPS .325

     Machado should be ready Opening Day after suffering what looked like a devastating knee injury late last season. He's a wizard with the glove and will be even more valuable in the future once he moves to shortstop.



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     Player Kyle SeagerSeattle MarinersThird Base

     Avg .265

     HR 20

     RBI 81

     R 67

     SB 7

     OPS .335

     We can pretty safely say that Seager is a lock for 20 home runs, and he should give you between 10 and 15 steals, as well. At this stage of your draft or auction, that's pretty good production out of your third baseman.



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     Player Matt AdamsSt. Louis CardinalsFirst Base

     Avg .267

     HR 24

     RBI 71

     R 58

     SB 0

     OPS .321

     Adams gets a full-time role in the Cardinals' lineup this year with Carlos Beltran in New York. Will he be exposed as a regular? His spot in the middle of one of the league's best offenses definitely makes him worth a roll of the dice.



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     Player Nelson CruzBaltimore OriolesOutfielder

     Avg .269

     HR 26

     RBI 78

     R 70

     SB 7

     OPS .337

     Cruz landed in a great spot in Baltimore, a homer-friendly park and a lineup in which he'll hit right in the middle of the order.



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     Player Martin PradoArizona DiamondbacksSecond Base/Third Base/Outfielder

     Avg .285

     HR 14

     RBI 70

     R 76

     SB 8

     OPS .341

     Prado's 2012 season in which he hit .301 and stole 17 bases is the exception. Don't pay for that campaign.



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     Player Brandon PhillipsCincinnati RedsSecond Base

     Avg .264

     HR 16

     RBI 73

     R 74

     SB 7

     OPS .306

     Phillips is one of the more overrated fantasy players in all of baseball. He's not going to drive in 103 runs hitting in the 2-hole with Shin-Soo Choo out of town, making him an overpriced .260 hitter.



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     Player Everth CabreraSan Diego PadresShortstop

     Avg .255

     HR 3

     RBI 34

     R 70

     SB 37

     OPS .316

     Only time will tell if and how PEDs aided Cabrera's performance, but there's a chance he's just a one-category player.



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     Player Jedd GyorkoSan Diego PadresSecond Base

     Avg .266

     HR 26

     RBI 80

     R 67

     SB 3

     OPS .326

     Gyorko has a real opportunity to be the next fantasy star at second base. At the very least, he should give you huge power production from the position.



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     Player CC SabathiaNew York YankeesStarting Pitcher

     Wins 13

     QS 19

     ERA 3.89

     WHIP 1.28

     K 181

     SV 0

     Sabathia gives owners a pretty high floor of production for a pitcher this late in the draft. He's not the star he once was, but he is one of my favorite targets in 2014.



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     Player R.A. DickeyToronto Blue JaysStarting Pitcher

     Wins 12

     QS 19

     ERA 3.94

     WHIP 1.25

     K 167

     SV 0

     Dickey came crashing back to earth last year, but that makes him a potential bargain this season. He still should provide owners with a meaningful amount of strikeouts, and there's reason to believe he won't be as susceptible to home runs as he was in 2013.



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     Player Koji UeharaBoston Red SoxRelief Pitcher

     Wins 3

     QS 0

     ERA 2.02

     WHIP 0.82

     K 85

     SV 32

     Uehara came from seemingly nowhere to be one of the best closers in all of baseball last season. Unfortunately, that likely makes his price tag unjustifiably high this year.



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     Player Trevor RosenthalSt. Louis CardinalsRelief Pitcher

     Wins 5

     QS 0

     ERA 2.91

     WHIP 1.14

     K 91

     SV 36

     Rosenthal is set up to be one of the best closers in the league, thanks to his strikeout stuff and presence in the bullpen of one of the best teams in baseball.



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     Player Hisashi IwakumaSeattle MarinersStarting Pitcher

     Wins 11

     QS 19

     ERA 3.42

     WHIP 1.18

     K 138

     SV 0

     Iwakuma would warrant a higher ranking, but his return from a finger injury is still uncertain. Don't let it alter your feeling for him too much, however, as he isn't expected to miss too much time in the regular season.



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     Player Brett LawrieToronto Blue JaysThird Base

     Avg .278

     HR 17

     RBI 68

     R 62

     SB 10

     OPS .338

     Lawrie fell flat in what many believed would be his breakout season last year, but like so many before him, that makes him a potential bargain this year. I'd be more than willing to kick the tires at this price.



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     Player Brian McCannNew York YankeesCatcher

     Avg .254

     HR 25

     RBI 75

     R 57

     SB 0

     OPS .325

     The long-time Brave, McCann now finds himself in the Bronx. He should be able to take advantage of the homer-friendly right and right-center fields at Yankee Stadium.



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     Player Coco CrispOakland AthleticsOutfielder

     Avg .265

     HR 13

     RBI 60

     R 74

     SB 25

     OPS .336

     Don't expect Crisp to come out and hit 22 home runs again this year. And remember, that is what made him so valuable last season, especially since his steals plummeted to 21.



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     Player Austin JacksonDetroit TigersOutfielder

     Avg .274

     HR 12

     RBI 52

     R 95

     SB 13

     OPS .348

     Jackson stole just eight bases last year, and has swiped fewer in each of the three years of his career since he pilfered 27 in his rookie year of 2010. He's not nearly as valuable as just a 10-10 player with a decent batting average.



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     Player Pablo SandovalSan Francisco GiantsThird Base

     Avg .276

     HR 16

     RBI 77

     R 64

     SB 3

     OPS .332

     Sandoval appears to have settled in as a .280 hitter who will give you somewhere in the neighborhood of 12-15 home runs, making him the end of the starting group of third basemen.



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     Player Chase UtleyPhiladelphia PhilliesSecond Base

     Avg .267

     HR 18

     RBI 74

     R 62

     SB 7

     OPS .341

     Utley experienced a bit of a resurgence last year, hitting .284 with 18 homers and 69 RBI. The 35-year-old appears to still have some gas in the tank.



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     Player Curtis GrandersonNew York MetsOutfielder

     Avg .227

     HR 20

     RBI 70

     R 70

     SB 9

     OPS .314

     Switching sides of New York will not be kind to Granderson, who will sorely miss the friendly confines of Yankee Stadium.



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     Player Yadier MolinaSt. Louis CardinalsCatcher

     Avg .293

     HR 13

     RBI 65

     R 55

     SB 3

     OPS .340

     Molina has hit at least .300 each of the last three seasons, and even if he never reaches the 20-homer level again, his batting average and RBI make him a very valuable catcher.



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     Player Kris MedlenAtlanta BravesStarting Pitcher

     Wins 14

     QS 22

     ERA 3.52

     WHIP 1.22

     K 153

     SV 0

     Medlen wasn't nearly the dominant force last year that he was in 2012 before his Tommy John surgery. The good news is that he stayed healthy all year and made 31 starts. Now more than a year removed from Tommy John, he could regain that pre-surgery form.



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     Player Jeff SamardzijaChicago CubsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 11

     QS 19

     ERA 3.90

     WHIP 1.28

     K 188

     SV 0

     Samadzija is a great strikeout pitcher, but not exactly a great pitcher. His rates are always going to prevent him from being a fantasy star, but his stikeouts make him a very valuable commodity.



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     Player Michael WachaSt. Louis CardinalsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 13

     QS 19

     ERA 3.61

     WHIP 1.21

     K 159

     SV 0

     Wacha starred for the Cardinals in the playoffs last year, and looks set for a full season in their rotation. I wouldn't argue too much if you wanted to place him above Kris Medlen and Jeff Samardzija.



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     Player Sonny GrayOakland AthleticsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 13

     QS 18

     ERA 3.60

     WHIP 1.23

     K 150

     SV 0

     Gray looked great in 10 starts with the A's, putting up a 2.67 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 67 strikeouts in 64 innings. He'll be a solid No. 3 or 4 starter for fantasy owners.



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     Player Hyun-jin RyuLos Angeles DodgersStarting Pitcher

     Wins 12

     QS 23

     ERA 3.55

     WHIP 1.25

     K 155

     SV 0

     Ryu had a fantastic rookie season, going 14-8 with a 3.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 154 strikeouts in 2013. He should be able to approach or match those numbers ths year.



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     Player Francisco LirianoPittsburgh PiratesStarting Pitcher

     Wins 12

     QS

     ERA 3.57

     WHIP 1.31

     K 173

     SV 0

     Liriano enjoyed a resurgent campaign, going 16.8 with a 3.02 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 163 strikeouts to help lead the Pirates back to the playoffs. As is always the case with Liriano, the past is fleeting, but he he appeared to recapture his old magic in 2013.



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     Player J.J. HardyBaltimore OriolesShortstop

     Avg .263

     HR 22

     RBI 73

     R 67

     SB 3

     OPS .311

     Hardy has averaged 26 homers and 75 RBI over the last three seasons, huge power numbers for a shortstop.



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     Player Brett GardnerNew York YankeesOutfielder

     Avg .265

     HR 5

     RBI 45

     R 80

     SB 25

     OPS .340

     The Yankees would be best served by hitting Gardner leadoff, and if that were the case his fantasy value would get a nice boost. Either way, he should swipe 25-plus bags while scoring at least 80 runs.



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     Player Tony CingraniCincinnati RedsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 11

     QS 21

     ERA 3.71

     WHIP 1.26

     K 168

     SV 0

     Cingrani starred for the Reds last year, filling in for the oft-injured Johnny Cueto. Now that he has a spot in the rotation all to himself, he should build on a season in which he fanned 120 batters in 104.2 innings.



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     Player Justin MastersonCleveland IndiansStarting Pitcher

     Wins 12

     QS 21

     ERA 3.77

     WHIP 1.27

     K 175

     SV 0

     Masterson became an unlikely strikeout machine last year, thanks to a sinker-slider combo that was one of the best in the league.



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     Player Brandon BeltSan Francisco GiantsFirst Base

     Avg .277

     HR 14

     RBI 66

     R 64

     SB 4

     OPS .342

     Belt hit a career-high 17 homers with a .289 batting average last year. It's hard to rank a first baseman who isn't a lock to hit even 20 homers much higher than this, though.



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     Player Wilson RamosWashington NationalsCatcher

     Avg .272

     HR 21

     RBI 69

     R 51

     SB 1

     OPS .315

     Ramos drilled 16 homers in just 303 plate apperances last year. With a full season of at-bats, he could easily push into the mid-20s.



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     Player George SpringerHouston AstrosOutfielder

     Avg .260

     HR 17

     RBI 58

     R 43

     SB 15

     OPS .337

     This is a purely speculative ranking, but the Astros will likely let top prospect Springer find his way in the majors this year. Going after some upside at this point is almost always advisable.



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     Player Daniel MurphyNew York MetsSecond Base

     Avg .280

     HR 10

     RBI 61

     R 68

     SB 12

     OPS .327

     Murphy had a very productive 2013 season, hitting .286 with 13 homers and 23 steals. The steals came from out of nowhere, and are hard to bet on again, but he's still a fringe starter in mixed leagues.



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     Player Sergio RomoSan Francisco GiantsRelief Pitcher

     Wins 4

     QS 0

     ERA 2.86

     WHIP 1.02

     K 60

     SV 33

     Romo saved 38 games in his first full season as a closer last year. He's not the sort of big-time strikeout guy you'd like to see out of your stopper, which is what keeps him out of the top tier at the position.



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     Player Joe NathanDetroit TigersRelief Pitcher

     Wins 2

     QS 0

     ERA 2.91

     WHIP 1.10

     K 67

     SV 31

     Nathan keeps on trucking, and signed with the Tigers this offseason, rejoining the AL Central. He can pretty much be trusted until his arm falls off, though he doesn't post the gaudy strikeout numbers he once did.



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     Player Glen PerkinsMinnesota TwinsRelief Pitcher

     Wins 4

     QS 0

     ERA 2.64

     WHIP 1.09

     K 77

     SV 27

     Perkins saved 36 games as a full-time closer for the first time in 2013. He has fanned more than a batter per inning each of the last three seasons.



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     Player David RobertsonNew York YankeesRelief Pitcher

     Wins 3

     QS 0

     ERA 2.70

     WHIP 1.14

     K 79

     SV 28

     Robertson has the honor of being the first closer for the Yankees not named Mariano Rivera since John Wetteland in 1996, though he kept the seat warm when Rivera tore his ACL in 2012. He's ready for the job.



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     Player Jason GrilliPittsburgh PiratesRelief Pitcher

     Wins 2

     QS 0

     ERA 2.75

     WHIP 1.13

     K 74

     SV 27

     Grilli was one of a few guys to prove last year why you don't pay for saves. A virtual no-name in March, he saved 33 games and struck out 74 batters in 50 innings.



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     Player Johnny CuetoCincinnati RedsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 11

     QS 20

     ERA 3.51

     WHIP 1.19

     K 127

     SV 0

     Cueto was limited to 11 starts because of injury last year, but is just one year removed from winning 19 games and striking out 170 batters.



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     Player Alfonso SorianoNew York YankeesOutfielder

     Avg .243

     HR 27

     RBI 90

     R 63

     SB 8

     OPS .303

     Soriano remains a steady power hitter, belting 32 home runs last year. He has never hit fewer than 24 in a season in which he played at least 120 games, other than his rookie year.



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     Player Victor MartinezDetroit TigersCatcher

     Avg .299

     HR 14

     RBI 83

     R 64

     SB 0

     OPS .354

     Martinez didn't look like a 34-year-old returning from a torn ACL last year, hitting .301 with 14 homers and 83 RBI. He'll hit fourth behind Miguel Cabrera this season.



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     Player Brandon MossOakland AthleticsOutfielder

     Avg .250

     HR 24

     RBI 78

     R 67

     SB 3

     OPS .319

     Moss hit a career-high 30 home runs last season, though he undermined it a bit with a .256 batting average. If he can push into the high-20s again, though, you can offset his poor average elsewhere.



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     Player Jhonny PeraltaSt. Louis CardinalsShortstop

     Avg .275

     HR 16

     RBI 70

     R 65

     SB 3

     OPS .330

     Peralta wasn't exactly in a bad environment last year, but he should love hitting in the middle of the St. Louis lineup. He's one of my favorite late targets at shortstop.



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     Player Mark TeixeiraNew York YankeesFirst Base

     Avg .254

     HR 23

     RBI 80

     R 65

     SB 1

     OPS .346

     Teixeira played just 15 games last year because of a wrist injury, and he's still a huge risk this season. A wrist injury is bad news for a power hitter, especially one in the twilight of his career.



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     Player Leonys MartinTexas RangersOutfielder

     Avg .265

     HR 7

     RBI 50

     R 64

     SB 26

     OPS .322

     Martin is another one of those guys who gets nearly all his value from his base-stealing ability. You can afford to have, at most, one guy like that on your roster.



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     Player Andrelton SimmonsAtlanta BravesShortstop

     Avg .270

     HR 13

     RBI 55

     R 75

     SB 10

     OPS .320

     Simmons is an absolute joy to watch play shortstop, and if the pop he showed last year is legitimate, he could be a worthy starter in mixed leagues.



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     Player Will MiddlebrooksBoston Red SoxThird Base

     Avg .265

     HR 25

     RBI 78

     R 70

     SB 2

     OPS .315

     Middlebrooks struggled so mightily last year that the Red Sox had to send him to Triple-A Pawtucket for a stretch. Still he hit 17 homers, and has enough pop to get up into the mid-20s.



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     Player Evan GattisAtlanta BravesCatcher/Outfielder

     Avg .250

     HR 21

     RBI 71

     R 54

     SB 0

     OPS .307

     Gattis will be the everyday catcher for the Braves with Brian McCann in the Bronx. He had 21 homers in just 382 plate appearances last year.



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     Player Matt GarzaMilwaukee BrewersStarting Pitcher

     Wins 11

     QS 17

     ERA 3.74

     WHIP 1.33

     K 165

     SV 0

     Garza pitched well for the Cubs last year, but struggled once they traded him to the Rangers. Now back in the NL Central, he should pick up where he left off last July.



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     Player Jered WeaverLos Angeles AngelsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 13

     QS 17

     ERA 3.93

     WHIP 1.29

     K 137

     SV 0

     There are plenty of red flags here, most notably the way Weaver's velocity fell off a cliff last season. I will not own him in any leagues.



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     Player Marco EstradaMilwaukee BrewersStarting Pitcher

     Wins 9

     QS 21

     ERA 3.77

     WHIP 1.22

     K 139

     SV 0

     I simply cannot say enough good things about Estrada. He fanned 118 batters in 128 innings last year, put up a 1.08 WHIP, and will come much cheaper than this. Get on board.



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     Player Corey KluberCleveland IndiansStarting Pitcher

     Wins 10

     QS 22

     ERA 4.05

     WHIP 1.31

     K 156

     SV 0

     Kluber helped solidify the middle of the Indians' rotation last year, going 11-5 with a 3.85 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 136 strikeouts. He's not going to be a star for you, but he's the kind of pitcher you need at the back of your rotation in head-to-head leagues.



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     Player Patrick CorbinArizona DiamondbacksStarting Pitcher

     Wins 12

     QS 19

     ERA 3.85

     WHIP 1.28

     K 158

     SV 0

     Corbin put up solid numbers across the board last year, but his .283 BABIP doesn't nearly square with his 22.2-percent line-drive rate. Expect some regression here.



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     Player Jon LesterBoston Red SoxStarting Pitcher

     Wins 14

     QS 18

     ERA 3.98

     WHIP 1.35

     K 160

     SV 0

     Lester's greatest strength might be his ability to stay healthy, as he has made at least 31 starts since becoming a full-time major leaguer in 2008. That has helped him strike out at least 166 batters each of the last five seasons.



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     Player Kole CalhounLos Angeles AngelsOutfielder

     Avg .287

     HR 15

     RBI 70

     R 74

     SB 14

     OPS .359

     Calhoun had a strong cameo for the Angels last year. Hitting .282/.347/.462 with eight homers and 32 RBI. Before his promotion, he hit .354 with 12 homers at Triple-A Salt Lake. You'll get him way cheaper than this, and he could break out this year.



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     Player Ben ReverePhiladelphia PhilliesOutfielder

     Avg .285

     HR 1

     RBI 30

     R 72

     SB 31

     OPS .327

     Revere rallied to hit .305 after a terrible start last season, but he's really only valuable to fantasy owners when he's stealing bases. That he only stole 22 last season was a surprise. I like him on the cheap this season.



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     Player Christian YelichMiami MarlinsOutfielder

     Avg .268

     HR 13

     RBI 57

     R 67

     SB 14

     OPS .340

     Yelich could be the next big thing for the Marlins, and he hit quite well for them in 62 games last year, posting a .288/.370/.396 slash. This is the time to take a shot on a guy with upside.



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     Player Clay BuchholzBoston Red SoxStarting Pitcher

     Wins 11

     QS 20

     ERA 3.70

     WHIP 1.27

     K 122

     SV 0

     Buchholz made just 16 starts last year, but went 12-1 with a 1.74 ERA, 1.03 WHP and 96 strikeouts. Still, there was plenty of evidence that luck was a major factor, as he had a .254 BABIP and 83.7-percent strand rate. Don't be seduced by his superficial numbers.



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     Player Asdrubal CabreraCleveland IndiansShortstop

     Avg .254

     HR 15

     RBI 71

     R 66

     SB 10

     OPS .318

     The Cabrera of 2011 is an aberration, a specter, an apparition that no longer exists. Do not let the name brand fool you.



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     Player Hiroki KurodaNew York YankeesStarting Pitcher

     Wins 11

     QS 19

     ERA 3.83

     WHIP 1.24

     K 141

     SV 0

     Kuroda remains a quietly effective pitcher, putting up a 3.31 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 150 strikeouts in 201.1 innings last year. His low ceiling on whiffs caps his fantasy value, but he's a welcome addition this late in the draft.



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     Player Chris ArcherTampa Bay RaysStarting Pitcher

     Wins 11

     QS 16

     ERA 3.96

     WHIP 1.36

     K 150

     SV 0

     Archer had a great rookie year for the Rays, going 9-7 with a 3.22 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 101 strikeouts in 128.2 innings. He gave up 15 home runs, but, at just 25 years old, has a ton of room to grow.



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     Player Dexter FowlerHouston AstrosOutfielder

     Avg .267

     HR 11

     RBI 46

     R 77

     SB 17

     OPS .357

     Fowler leaves behind Colorado for Houston, though he could take advantage of the Crawford Boxes in left field. Another season with 10-14 homers and 15-20 steals is likely.



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     Player Xander BogaertsBoston Red SoxShortstop/Third Base

     Avg .259

     HR 12

     RBI 55

     R 67

     SB 9

     OPS .327

     Bogaerts is the pride of the Red Sox farm system, and they hope the future is now for them at shortstop. Temper your expectations for 2014, but those of you who can still get him in keeper leagues should be salivating.



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     Player Norichika AokiKansas City RoyalsOutfielder

     Avg .288

     HR 7

     RBI 48

     R 83

     SB 20

     OPS .355

     Aoki is a perfectly capable fourth outfielder, being a solid contributor to runs, steals, batting average and OBP, with 8-10 homers to boot. That's a nice find this late in the draft.



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     Player Alexei RamirezChicago White SoxShortstop

     Avg .268

     HR 8

     RBI 54

     R 63

     SB 20

     OPS .297

     What Ramirez has lost in power over the last few seasons, he has made up in speed, stealing 30 bases last year. He's a huge drag on OBP, but does well enough in batting average to make his steals an asset.



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     Player Chase HeadleySan Diego PadresThird Base

     Avg .266

     HR 16

     RBI 78

     R 65

     SB 10

     OPS .336

     Headley's 2012 season couldn't feel farther away after he hit .250 with just 13 homers last year. Remember, those 13 homers are the second-most he has ever had in his career. The 2013 Headley is a lot closer to the real thing the the 2012 version.



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     Player Jed LowrieOakland AthleticsSecond Base/Shortstop

     Avg .270

     HR 15

     RBI 63

     R 70

     SB 1

     OPS .325

     Lowrie brings positional eligibility at both second base and shortstop, and should hit 15 home runs. That doesn't exactly jump off the page, but he's the sort of cheap option that some will have to live with at these shallow positions.



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     Player Nolan ArenadoColorado RockiesThird Base

     Avg .286

     HR 12

     RBI 67

     R 53

     SB 2

     OPS .336

     Arenado's primary value to the Rockies is his glove right now, but there's reason to believe he could develop into a modest power threat, especially playing half his games at Coors Field. You shouldn't be counting on him as a starter, though, unless you're in a deep league.



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     Player Torii HunterDetroit TigersOutfielder

     Avg .294

     HR 16

     RBI 80

     R 77

     SB 3

     OPS .334

     Hunter has remained productive into his late-30s, hitting better than .300 with at least 16 homers and 80 RBI each of the last two years. There's little reason to expect him to do otherwise this year.



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     Player Jason CastroHouston AstrosCatcher

     Avg .270

     HR 17

     RBI 64

     R 62

     SB 0

     OPS .340

     Castro hit 18 homers with solid rates last year in 491 plate appearances. He strikes out far too often, and he never showed this sort of power profile in the minors.



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     Player B.J. UptonAtlanta BravesOutfielder

     Avg .235

     HR 17

     RBI 58

     R 66

     SB 19

     OPS .289

     Upton had a dreadful season last year, and is quite simply too hard to trust, especially with the depth of the outfield pool.



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     Player Will VenableSan Diego PadresOutfielder

     Avg .261

     HR 14

     RBI 58

     R 63

     SB 20

     OPS .311

     Venable has stolen at least 22 bases each of the last four years, but he became a truly valuable fantasy player when he hit 22 home runs last year, as well.



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     Player Carl CrawfordLos Angeles DodgersOutfielder

     Avg .262

     HR 6

     RBI 40

     R 67

     SB 15

     OPS .314

     A healthy Matt Kemp creates a logjam in the outfield for the Dodgers, and chances are it's Crawford and Andre Ethier who would have to share a spot. Crawford should only be started in five-outfielder or NL-only leagues.



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     Player Lance LynnSt. Louis CardinalsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 14

     QS 17

     ERA 3.97

     WHIP 1.33

     K 161

     SV 0

     Lynn's 3.97 ERA last year belies a 3.28 FIP that suggest he pitched much better than his ERA would have you believe. He struck out nearly a batter an inning for the second straight season.



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     Player Nick SwisherCleveland IndiansFirst Base/Outfielder

     Avg .258

     HR 24

     RBI 74

     R 68

     SB 2

     OPS .344

     Swisher still has that mid-20s home-run pop and the RBI that go with it, but he doesn't do much more than that for fantasy owners. Like most guys in this area, he's worthy of starting in five-outfielder leagues.



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     Player Adam EatonChicago White SoxOutfielder

     Avg .277

     HR 7

     RBI 55

     R 70

     SB 19

     OPS .350

     Eaton lost a good portion of last season to injury, and never could get much of anything going. Now on top of the White Sox order, he'll be asked to catalyze an aging lineup. He should have free reign on the basepaths.



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     Player C.J. WilsonLos Angeles AngelsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 12

     QS 17

     ERA 3.88

     WHIP 1.36

     K 167

     SV 0

     Wilson's ERAs have outpaced his FIPs for each of the last two seaons, a bad trend for a pitcher in his mid-30s. With his stirkeouts below eight per nine innigs for the third time in four seasons, Wilson may be coming down the hill.



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     Player Ervin SantanaFree AgentStarting Pitcher

     Wins 10

     QS 16

     ERA 4.01

     WHIP 1.32

     K 158

     SV 0

     Santana was reborn in Kansas City last year, posting a 3.24 ERA, though he had a 3.93 FIP and just 6.9 K/9. He remains a free agent at press time.



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     Player Zack WheelerNew York MetsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 8

     QS 15

     ERA 4.04

     WHIP 1.34

     K 150

     SV 0

     Wheeler is one of the few things for Mets fans to be excited about this year. Remember, he was the top prospect before Matt Harvey took the world by storm. He's got the stuff to fan nearly a batter per inning if all goes well.



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     Player Michael BournCleveland IndiansOutfielder

     Avg .247

     HR 5

     RBI 42

     R 82

     SB 34

     OPS .326

     Bourn had a .316 OBP last year and ended up stealing just 23 bases, his fewest since his rookie year. He's on the wrong side of 30 for a speedster, and the days of him swiping 40 bags could be gone.



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     Player Khris DavisMilwaukee BrewersOutfielder

     Avg .244

     HR 17

     RBI 62

     R 56

     SB 4

     OPS .328

     Davis hit 11 homers in just 153 plate appaerances last year, but the advanced stats don't support him being a big-time power hitter. I'm not buying until I see him do it again.



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     Player Jarrod ParkerOakland AthleticsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 11

     QS 19

     ERA 3.97

     WHIP 1.31

     K 127

     SV 0

     Parker is just two years into his career, but it's hard to get excited about a guy, for fantasy purposes, who doesn't strike out seven batters per nine innings.



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     Player Addison ReedArizona DiamondbacksRelief Pitcher

     Wins 3

     QS 0

     ERA 3.03

     WHIP 1.18

     K 72

     SV 27

     Reed saved 40 games last year while striking out just more than a batter per inning. Even with a 3.79 ERA, you'll take that from a fantasy closer any day of the week.



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     Player Jim JohnsonOakland AthleticsRelief Pitcher

     Wins 4

     QS 0

     ERA 3.20

     WHIP 1.21

     K 62

     SV 35

     The narrative is that Johnson really struggled with the Orioles last year, but he was basically the exact same pitcher as he was in 2012. He just blew more save chances last year. Getting to Oakland, one of the most friendly parks to fly-ball pitchers, shoud help.



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     Player Rafael SorianoWashington NationalsRelief Pitcher

     Wins 3

     QS 0

     ERA 3.35

     WHIP 1.20

     K 60

     SV 36

     Soriano saved 43 games last year, but he struck out fewer than seven batters per nine innings, and his FIP was a half-run worse than his ERA. All closers carry value in fantasy leagues, but Soriano is certainly worthy of being down here.



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     Player Salvador PerezKansas City RoyalsCatcher

     Avg .291

     HR 11

     RBI 60

     R 52

     SB 2

     OPS .329

     Perez looked like a breakout candidate last year after hitting 11 homers in 305 plate apperances in 2012, but he hit just 13 in 200 more trips to the plate last year. He's just barely a starter in mixed leagues.



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     Player Matt WietersBaltimore OriolesCatcher

     Avg .243

     HR 17

     RBI 68

     R 57

     SB 0

     OPS .308

     Wieters has hit at least 22 homers each of the last three years, but his batting average has declined each season, bottoming out at .235 with a .287 OBP last season. That essentially cancels out most of the good he does with the power.



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     Player Corey HartSeattle MarinersFirst Base

     Avg .261

     HR 24

     RBI 74

     R 64

     SB 2

     OPS .220

     Hart missed the entire 2013 season because of a hip injury, but he could have enough juice to give the Mariners, and fantasy owners, 25 home runs this season



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     Player Ernesto FrieriLos Angeles AngelsRelief Pitcher

     Wins 3

     QS 0

     ERA 3.23

     WHIP 1.26

     K 81

     SV 28

     Frieri is a big-time strikeout pitcher out of the bullpen, but his ERA nearly touched 4.00 last year. Still, you can look the other way when he's striking out 13 batters per nine innings.



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     Player Grant BalfourTampa Bay RaysRelief Pitcher

     Wins 4

     QS 0

     ERA 2.87

     WHIP 1.21

     K 62

     SV 29

     Balfour had an interesting oddysey this year, ending up back with the Rays. He should fit well with that bunch, though last year was the first in which he struck out more than a batter per inning since 2010.



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     Player Jonathan PapelbonPhiladelphia PhilliesRelief Pitcher

     Wins 3

     QS 0

     ERA 2.92

     WHIP 1.13

     K 73

     SV 27

     Papelbon had his worst year in the majors last year and turned 33 last November. He'd be a prime candidate to get traded, if not for one of the worst contracts in baseball.



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     Player Casey JanssenToronto Blue JaysRelief Pitcher

     Wins 4

     QS 0

     ERA 3.24

     WHIP 1.12

     K 60

     SV 27

     Janssen saved 34 games for the Blue Jays last year, striking out 50 batters in 52.2 innings. He doesn't have the overpowering repertoire of a typical closer, but gets plenty of mileage out of his cutter.



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     Player Jim HendersonMilwaukee BrewersRelief Pitcher

     Wins 4

     QS 0

     ERA 3.52

     WHIP 1.28

     K 77

     SV 26

     Henderson took over as the Brewers closer during the season last year, saving 28 games and striking out 75 batters in 60 innings. He's the sort of cheap closer that makes waiting on the position worthwhile.



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     Player Jurickson ProfarTexas RangersSecond Base

     Avg .246

     HR 4

     RBI 52

     R 60

     SB 9

     OPS .319

     With Ian Kinsler in Detroit, Profar will get a chance to play every day this year. We'd like to see more production first before considering him a fantasy starter.



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     Player Jake PeavyBoston Red SoxStarting Pitcher

     Wins 12

     QS 17

     ERA 4.15

     WHIP 1.31

     K 129

     SV 0

     Peavy hasn't been a big strikeout pitcher for years now, and the AL East remains one of the best hitting divisions. Don't get seduced by the name here.



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     Player Brandon BeachyAtlanta BravesStarting Pitcher

     Wins 9

     QS 19

     ERA 3.88

     WHIP 1.24

     K 139

     SV 0

     Beachy was able to make five starts last year after missing most of the 2012 season because of an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery. He's well worth a flier at this stage of the draft.



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     Player Taijuan WalkerSeattle MarinersStarting Pitcher

     Wins 8

     QS 14

     ERA 4.06

     WHIP 1.38

     K 158

     SV 0

     The No. 6 prospect in all of baseball according to MLB.com, Walker will have a chance from day one to show the Mariners he's ready for the show. He's a power pitcher with decent secondary offerings, and one who deserves plenty of attention from the fantasy community.



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     Player Archie BradleyArizona DiamondbacksStarting Pitcher

     Wins 6

     QS 10

     ERA 4.16

     WHIP 1.41

     K 100

     SV 0

     Bradley is the No. 5 prospect in baseball according to MLB.com. He may start the year with Triple-A Reno, but chances are he'll make his way to Arizona at some point in 2014.



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     Player Howie KendrickLos Angeles AngelsSecond Base

     Avg .280

     HR 10

     RBI 58

     R 62

     SB 7

     OPS .320

     Kendrick will likely give fantasy owners strong batting average, but he's no more than a 10-10 guy, and doesn't do much for RBI or runs. He's far less valuable in OBP leagues.



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     Player Kendrys MoralesFree AgentFirst Base

     Avg .273

     HR 21

     RBI 78

     R 65

     SB 0

     OPS .337

     Morales remains on the free-agent market, and any team willing to pick him up wiill be getting an easy 20 homers. The ceiling doesn't go much higher than the floor, though.



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     Player Jimmy RollinsPhiladelphia PhilliesShortstop

     Avg .246

     HR 10

     RBI 53

     R 74

     SB 17

     OPS .306

     Rollins' power all but disappeared last year, as he hit just six homers while playing in all but two games. He's now 35 years old, and without the pop, he doesn't carry much fantasy value.



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     Player Jonathan VillarHouston AstrosShortstop

     Avg .251

     HR 9

     RBI 44

     R 58

     SB 39

     OPS .318

     Villar stole 18 bases in just 241 plate appearances last year, and could easily swipe 40 bags if he sticks as Houston's starting shortstop this season.



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     Player Alejandro de AzaChicago White SoxOutfielder

     Avg .275

     HR 12

     RBI 47

     R 64

     SB 15

     OPS .334

     De Aza nearly went 20-20 last year, missing by just 17 home runs. Still, his career-high in homers before last year was nine, and it would be foolish to expect him to all of a sudden develop some pop in his late-20s.



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     Player Scott KazmirOakland AthleticsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 11

     QS 17

     ERA 3.81

     WHIP 1.31

     K 151

     SV 0

     Kazmir came back from the dead last year, posting a 4.04 ERA with a 3.51 FIP and 162 strikeouts in 158 innings. He should do quite well in the cavernous O.co Coliseum.



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     Player Yovani GallardoMilwaukee BrewersStarting Pitcher

     Wins 11

     QS 15

     ERA 4.19

     WHIP 1.38

     K 155

     SV 0

     Gallardo's fall from grace hit rock bottom last year, when he pitched not too far above replacement level. After striking out at least a batter an inning for four straight seasons, his K/9 fell to 7.2 in 2013.



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     Player Tyson RossSan Diego PadresStarting Pitcher

     Wins 8

     QS 18

     ERA 3.78

     WHIP 1.33

     K 125

     SV 0

     Don't sleep on Ross, who had a 3.17 ERA, 3.20 FIP and 119 strikeouts in 125 innings. He's got the profile of a pitcher who many didn't see coming. Don't be one of those people.



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     Player Drew SmylyDetroit TigersStarting Pitcher

     Wins 9

     QS 18

     ERA 3.85

     WHIP 1.29

     K 131

     SV 0

     Smyly had a great year as a reliever in 2013, and now moves into the rotation with Doug Fister in Washington. He has plenty of experience as a starter, striking out nearly a batter per inning while making 18 starts in 2012.



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     Player Rick PorcelloDetroit TigersStarting Pitcher

     Wins 10

     QS 17

     ERA 4.01

     WHIP 1.35

     K 126

     SV 0

     Porcello had a 4.32 ERA last year, but his FIP was nearly a full run lower. The Tigers upgraded at all four positions in the infield from Opening Day 2013, and that should help a ground-ball pitcher like Porcello.



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     Player Jose QuintanaChicago White SoxStarting Pitcher

     Wins 10

     QS 18

     ERA 4.07

     WHIP 1.39

     K 159

     SV 0

     Quintana should be a staple in AL-only leauges and could be a mixed-league pitcher if he experiences another uptick in his strikeout rate.



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     Player Josh JohnsonSan Diego PadresStarting Pitcher

     Wins 8

     QS 17

     ERA 3.95

     WHIP 1.41

     K 134

     SV 0

     Johnson had a nightmare season in 2013, but it wasn't anywhere near as bad as it seemed. His FIP was about 1.5 runs lower than his ERA, and he still struck out more than a batter per inning. Getting to Petco Park should do him quite well.



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     Player Oscar TaverasSt. Louis CardinalsOutfielder

     Avg .280

     HR 5

     RBI 33

     R 26

     SB 4

     OPS .355

     The Cardinals have no need for Taveras at the start of the season, but they may only be able to hold down the No. 3 prospect in baseball, according to MLB.com, for so long.



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     Player Steve CishekMiami MarlinsRelief Pitcher

     Wins 4

     QS 0

     ERA 2.99

     WHIP 1.19

     K 54

     SV 28

     Cishek saved 34 games and whiffed 74 batters in 69.2 innings in his first year as a full-time closer. There's always a chance that the Marlins will limit his save opportunties.



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     Player Huston StreetSan Diego PadresRelief Pitcher

     Wins 3

     QS 0

     ERA 3.27

     WHIP 1.13

     K 57

     SV 28

     Street had 33 saves last year, but he struck out just 46 batters in 56.2 innings. He also had a 4.20 FIP.



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     Player Bobby ParnellNew York MetsRelief Pitcher

     Wins 4

     QS 0

     ERA 2.88

     WHIP 1.18

     K 51

     SV 24

     Parnell had a lot of success once he took over as the Mets closer last year, though he doesn't have the sort of strikeout stuff of dominant stoppers. That's why he finds himself toward the backend of the closer rankings.



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     Player Fernando RodneySeattle MarinersRelief Pitcher

     Wins 4

     QS 0

     ERA 3.64

     WHIP 1.31

     K 58

     SV 20

     Rodney had a terrible 2013, but he Mariners for some reason felt better about giving him the ninth-inning reins as opposed to in-house candidate Danny Farquhar. He did manage to strike out 82 batters in 66.2 innings.



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     Player Brad MillerSeattle MarinersSecond Base/Shortstop

     Avg .263

     HR 14

     RBI 57

     R 64

     SB 8

     OPS .348

     Miller has enough power and speed to be a 15-15 guy at the shorstop position, but he'll have to beat out Nick Franklin for the job.



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     Player Adam DunnChicago White SoxFirst Base/Outfielder

     Avg .216

     HR 31

     RBI 74

     R 52

     SB 1

     OPS .320

     The song remains the same with Dunn. How much batting average drag are you willing to accept for 30-35 homers? It's a question we all must ask ourselves.



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     Player Justin MorneauColorado RockiesFirst Base

     Avg .267

     HR 17

     RBI 70

     R 51

     SB 0

     OPS .328

     The once-feared power hitter is gone, but Morneau has hit 36 homers in the last two seasons combined. He's worth owning in deeper mixed leagues.



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     Player Todd FrazierCincinnati RedsThird Base

     Avg .239

     HR 18

     RBI 64

     R 61

     SB 4

     OPS .316

     Frazier came back to earth last year, but he still managed to hit 19 home runs, though it took him 600 plate appearances. Given what he did in limited duty in 2012, he's a worthy sleeper candidate.



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     Player Neil WalkerPittsburgh PiratesSecond Base

     Avg .270

     HR 12

     RBI 58

     R 65

     SB 4

     OPS .339

     Walker hit a career-high 16 home runs last year, though it came with a career-worst .251 batting average. He's a fringe starter in mixed leagues.



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     Player Ryan HowardPhiladelphia PhilliesFirst Base

     Avg .242

     HR 21

     RBI 78

     R 55

     SB 0

     OPS .309

     Howard has 25 homers in the last two seasons, a stretch of 151 games. This is probably a good way to think of his ceiling this year.



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     Player Avisail GarciaChicago White SoxOutfielder

     Avg .278

     HR 13

     RBI 55

     R 55

     SB 6

     OPS .321

     The 22-year-old Garcia hit .283/.309/.422 with seven homers and 31 RBI in 256 plate appearances last year. The White Sox are going to give him a long leash this year, making him worthy of a flier in deep mixed leagues.



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     Player Tim LincecumSan Francisco GiantsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 10

     QS 17

     ERA 4.02

     WHIP 1.40

     K 174

     SV 0

     Lincecum had a bounce-back campaign in 2013, putting up a 3.74 FIP alongside his 4.37 ERA, and striking out 193 batters in 197.2 innings. If nothing else, he's good for big-time strikeout totals.



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     Player Michael BrantleyCleveland IndiansOutfielder

     Avg .277

     HR 6

     RBI 59

     R 67

     SB 15

     OPS .336

     Brantley is a fine real-life player, but at averages of about eight homers and 14 steals in the last three seasons, he's really only an option in AL-only leagues.



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     Player Colby RasmusToronto Blue JaysOutfielder

     Avg .241

     HR 24

     RBI 74

     R 66

     SB 2

     OPS .308

     Rasmus hit 22 homers while playing just 118 games last year. He also tied his career high with a .276 batting average. There's a chance this is the year he fully breaks out.



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     Player Adam LindToronto Blue JaysFirst Base

     Avg .264

     HR 20

     RBI 72

     R 58

     SB 1

     OPS .331

     Lind has been an up-and-down player most of his career, but you can pretty much take 20 home runs to the bank with him. If he hits .288 like he did last year, he will far outpace this draft slot.



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     Player Anthony RendonWashington NationalsSecond Base/Third Base

     Avg .268

     HR 11

     RBI 50

     R 64

     SB 5

     OPS .334

     Rendon will be the starting second baesman for the Nationals on Opening Day, but they have a ready-made replacement in Danny Espinosa should Rendon falter. He hit .265 with seven homers in 394 plate appearances last year.



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     Player Josh ReddickOakland AthleticsOutfielder

     Avg .236

     HR 17

     RBI 68

     R 60

     SB 9

     OPS .328

     Reddick disappointed last year, hitting just 12 homers one season after leaving the yard 32 times. Given his low batting average and poor on-base skills, he doesn't bring much to the table if the ball is staying in the park.



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     Player Brian DozierMinnesota TwinsSecond Base

     Avg .257

     HR 15

     RBI 53

     R 64

     SB 12

     OPS .311

     Dozier hit 18 homers last year, but he carried just a .244 batting average and .312 OBP. He has the ability to go 15-15, but that's his ceiling.



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     Player Chris JohnsonAtlanta BravesThird Base/First Base

     Avg .286

     HR 11

     RBI 67

     R 48

     SB 1

     OPS .330

     Johnson came out of nowhere to hit .321 last year, a full 40 points better than any other season in his career. Don't bet on him having a .394 BABIP again this season.



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     Player Kelly JohnsonNew York YankeesThird Base/Second Base

     Avg .236

     HR 15

     RBI 52

     R 55

     SB 8

     OPS .315

     Johnson will be a super-utility man for the Yankees this year, which should result in a full season's worth of at-bats. His best case scenario is 20-10, though the batting average and OBP will be ugly no matter what.



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     Player Nick MarkakisBaltimore OriolesOutfielder

     Avg .273

     HR 12

     RBI 55

     R 74

     SB 3

     OPS .329

     Markakis doesn't hit for much power, doesn't steal bases and has never hit better than .300 in his career.



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     Player Derek JeterNew York YankeesShortstop

     Avg .281

     HR 7

     RBI 39

     R 67

     SB 7

     OPS .348

     The Jeter Farewell Tour will be fun to watch, but that doesn't mean you want him on your fantasy team.



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     Player John AxfordCleveland IndiansRelief Pitcher

     Wins 3

     QS 0

     ERA 3.93

     WHIP 1.28

     K 70

     SV 30

     Axford lost the closer's job in Milwaukee last year, but he'll serve as the Indians closer this season. He represents the beginning of the final tier of closers.



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     Player Dan HarenLos Angeles DodgersStarting Pitcher

     Wins 11

     QS 15

     ERA 3.91

     WHIP 1.23

     K 126

     SV 0

     Haren can provide decent innings, but his fantasy value hinges on him winning a lot of games behind the strength of the Dodgers, and being the 8 K/9 pitcher that he was last year.



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     Player Ubaldo JimenezBaltimore OriolesStarting Pitcher

     Wins 10

     QS 15

     ERA 4.13

     WHIP 1.37

     K 154

     SV 0

     Don't be fooled by Jimenez' full season numbers last year. He built those on a second-half stretch that included nine combined starts against the White Sox, Astros, Twins, Royals, Mariners and Marlins.



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     Player A.J. GriffinOakland AthleticsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 10

     QS 17

     ERA 4.17

     WHIP 1.26

     K 147

     SV 0

     Griffin gives the A's nice depth in the rotation, but he's not a big strikeout guy and had a 4.55 FIP last season, making him waiver-wire fodder in mixed leagues.



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     Player Alex WoodAtlanta BravesStarting Pitcher/Relief Pitcher

     Wins 8

     QS 10

     ERA 3.45

     WHIP 1.29

     K 115

     SV 0

     Wood may start the year in the bullpen, and if he spent the entire season there it would really take a huge bite out of his value.



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     Player A.J. PierzynskiBoston Red SoxCatcher

     Avg .265

     HR 14

     RBI 60

     R 44

     SB 1

     OPS .303

     Pierzynski loses some value in OBP leagues, and it's hard to bet on him putting up enough homers to justify starting him in one-catcher leagues.



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     Player Erick AybarLos Angeles AngelsShortstop

     Avg .276

     HR 6

     RBI 47

     R 74

     SB 15

     OPS .312

     Aybar's absolute best-case scenario would be six-to-eight home runs, 12-to-15 steals, and a .280 batting average. He shouldn't be on your radar in mixed leagues.



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     Player Omar InfanteKansas City RoyalsSecond Base

     Avg .289

     HR 10

     RBI 58

     R 64

     SB 4

     OPS .325

     Infante hit 12 homers and stole 17 bases two years ago, then had 10 and five in just 118 games last season. He's a decent option for deep mixers and AL-only leagues.



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     Player Chris TillmanBaltimore OriolesStarting Pitcher

     Wins 10

     QS 14

     ERA 4.23

     WHIP 1.36

     K 152

     SV 0

     Tillman made 33 starts for the Orioles last season, putting up a 3.71 ERA, 4.42 FIP and 1.22 WHIP. If he takes a step forward as a strikeout pitcher, he'll be worth owning, but for now he shouldn't be on your mixed-league radar.



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     Player Neftali FelizTexas RangersRelief Pitcher

     Wins 4

     QS 0

     ERA 3.26

     WHIP 1.28

     K 63

     SV 26

     Feliz is healthy again and expected to close for the Rangers. While we can't expect him to regain his once-dominant form right away, he could be the biggest bargain at the closer position if all breaks right.



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     Player Jose VerasChicago CubsRelief Pitcher

     Wins 3

     QS 0

     ERA 3.64

     WHIP 1.31

     K 53

     SV 23

     The Cubs signed Veras this offseason to be their closer, though you'll have to watch out for a midseason trade here.



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     Player Josh FieldsHouston AstrosRelief Pitcher

     Wins 3

     QS 0

     ERA 3.82

     WHIP 1.33

     K 58

     SV 16

     Houston's closer competition is wide open, but Fields looks like the clubhouse leader. He struck out more than a batter per inning across 38 frames last year.



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     Player Jonathon NieseNew York MetsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 9

     QS 16

     ERA 3.92

     WHIP 1.34

     K 126

     SV 0

     While Niese had a decent ERA last year, he struck out fewer than seven batters per nine innings and allowed nearly 1.5 baserunners in an average inning.



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     Player Derek HollandTexas RangersStarting Pitcher

     Wins 8

     QS 12

     ERA 3.58

     WHIP 1.24

     K 105

     SV 0

     Holland will miss a large portion of the season because of a knee injury, making him a great guy to grab and stash until he comes back.



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     Player Nate JonesChicago White SoxRelief Pitcher

     Wins 4

     QS 0

     ERA 3.45

     WHIP 1.31

     K 73

     SV 23

     Jones is likely to close for the White Sox this season. He has dominant strikeout stuff, averaging nearly 97 mph on his fastball and fanning 89 batters in 78 innings last year.



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     Player Andre EthierLos Angeles DodgersOutfielder

     Avg .275

     HR 13

     RBI 60

     R 57

     SB 3

     OPS .345

     Ethier has solid a batting average and OBP, but he doesn't do much in the power or speed department. He really cannot move the needle for fantasy owners.



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     Player Tommy HunterBaltimore OriolesRelief Pitcher

     Wins 5

     QS 0

     ERA 3.79

     WHIP 1.26

     K 72

     SV 20

     Hunter is considered the early favorite to close for the Orioles, but he lacks the sort of strikeout stuff that would make you think he has a good chance of sticking in the role.



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     Player Yan GomesCleveland IndiansCatcher

     Avg .255

     HR 14

     RBI 58

     R 42

     SB 2

     OPS .302

     Gomes could very well break out this year, though it's hard to see him duplicating last season's .342 BABIP. He did have 11 homers in just 322 plate appearances, and he should get at least 100-150 more than that this year.



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     Player Chris CarterHouston AstrosFirst Base/Outfielder

     Avg .224

     HR 26

     RBI 83

     R 57

     SB 0

     OPS .313

     Carter looks like a modern-day, poor man's Adam Dunn. He hit 29 homers last year, but had a .223 batting average and ridiculous 36.2-percent strikeout rate.



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     Player David FreeseLos Angeles AngelsThird Base

     Avg .265

     HR 11

     RBI 58

     R 53

     SB 2

     OPS .333

     Freese had a terrible go of it last season, hitting just .262 with nine homers in 521 plate appearances. He downgraded in both home park and lineup. I am not a fan.



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     Player Angel PaganSan Francisco GiantsOutfielder

     Avg .282

     HR 7

     RBI 44

     R 82

     SB 22

     OPS .337

     Pagan stole 32 bases in 2011 and 29 in 2012, but injuries limited him to just 71 games last year. Assuming he stays healthy this season, he should be a solid source of steals with a decent batting average.



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     Player Kolten WongSt. Louis CardinalsSecond Base

     Avg .272

     HR 7

     RBI 42

     R 62

     SB 14

     OPS .328

     Wong takes over as the Cardinals' every day second baseman, pushing Matt Carpenter to his natural third base position. He hit .303/.369/.466 at Triple-A Memphis last year.



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     Player Adam LaRocheWashington NationalsFirst Base

     Avg .240

     HR 18

     RBI 65

     R 60

     SB 1

     OPS .332

     LaRoche struggled to the tune of .237/.332/.403 last year, just one season after putting up an .853 OPS. He's worth a shot in deep mixed leagues, especially those that use a corner infield spot.



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     Player Miguel MonteroArizona DiamondbacksCatcher

     Avg .255

     HR 14

     RBI 60

     R 58

     SB 1

     OPS .338

     Montero plateaued rather than took off last year, hitting just 11 home runs in 475 plate appearances. His batting average took a nosedive, as well, and he now finds himself outside the starting catcher class.



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     Player Ricky NolascoMinnesota TwinsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 12

     QS 15

     ERA 4.23

     WHIP 1.41

     K 130

     SV 0

     Nolasco pitched better than you might remember last year, putting up a 3.70 ERA and 3.34 FIP. His low strikeout totals limit his ceiling, but he could be worth going after late in deep mixers.



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     Player Dan StrailyOakland AthleticsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 11

     QS 16

     ERA 3.96

     WHIP 1.45

     K 133

     SV 0

     Straily is representative of what makes the A's go. He's a cheap, reliable innings eater. Unfortunately, that doesn't do much for fantasy owners.



273. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 273 Auction $1 Rank 22 Overall 273 Rank 9 Overall 273 Rank 141 Overall 273

     Player Alcides EscobarKansas City RoyalsShortstop

     Avg .247

     HR 5

     RBI 48

     R 60

     SB 21

     OPS .295

     Escobar brings decent speed to the table, but he doesn't contribute to any other category. You're only starting him if you're in a very deep league or you're desperate.



274. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 274 Auction $1 Rank 80 Overall 274 Rank 9 Overall 274 Rank 131 Overall 274

     Player Ian KennedySan Diego PadresStarting Pitcher

     Wins 9

     QS 13

     ERA 4.08

     WHIP 1.37

     K 153

     SV 0

     Kennedy imploded from the start of last season and never really got back on track. He did manage to strike out 163 batters in 181.1 innings, but that doesn't turn around a 4.91 ERA. If you're in a very deep or NL-only league, go ahead and give him a shot. You could do worse than a guy who calls Petco Park home.



275. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 275 Auction $1 Rank 70 Overall 275 Rank 14 Overall 275 Rank 132 Overall 275

     Player Peter BourjosSt. Louis CardinalsOutfielder

     Avg .255

     HR 7

     RBI 34

     R 61

     SB 10

     OPS .309

     Bourjos brings plenty of defensive value to the Cardinals, but he's not exactly going to be conjuring images of Jim Edmonds at the plate.



276. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 276 Auction $1 Rank 26 Overall 276 Rank 10 Overall 276 Rank 142 Overall 276

     Player Mike MoustakasKansas City RoyalsThird Base

     Avg .248

     HR 16

     RBI 64

     R 53

     SB 4

     OPS .310

     Moustakas continues to disappoint, and it's now impossible to consider him anything more than a lottery ticket for AL-only owners.



277. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 277 Auction $0 Rank 71 Overall 277 Rank 7 Overall 277 Rank 133 Overall 277

     Player Eric YoungNew York MetsOutfielder

     Avg .258

     HR 3

     RBI 31

     R 56

     SB 30

     OPS .316

     EY Jr. swiped 46 bags last year. Speed like that will make it hard for the Mets to ignore him.



278. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 278 Auction $0 Rank 32 Overall 278 Rank 10 Overall 278 Rank 134 Overall 278

     Player Yonder AlonsoSan Diego PadresFirst Base

     Avg .275

     HR 10

     RBI 67

     R 54

     SB 3

     OPS .348

     Alonso may have a better hit tool than expected, but so long as he's hitting just 10 home runs a season, he won't be more than a player for NL-only leaguers.



279. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 279 Auction $0 Rank 27 Overall 279 Rank 8 Overall 279 Rank 143 Overall 279

     Player Matt DominguezHouston AstrosThird Base

     Avg .246

     HR 16

     RBI 70

     R 55

     SB 1

     OPS .307

     Dominguez hit 21 homers last year, his first full season in the majors. It's unlikely that he'll improve much on that, but it's enough that he could be starting in plenty of NL-only leagues.



280. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 280 Auction $0 Rank 81 Overall 280 Rank 13 Overall 280 Rank 144 Overall 280

     Player Ivan NovaNew York YankeesStarting Pitcher

     Wins 11

     QS 18

     ERA 3.74

     WHIP 1.37

     K 138

     SV 0

     Nova showed flashes of brilliance at times last year, and had an impressive 3.10 ERA and 3.47 FIP in 139.1 innings. He's a guy you'll want to make sure is on your radar late in your draft.



281. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 281 Auction $0 Rank 31 Overall 281 Rank 7 Overall 281 Rank 135 Overall 281

     Player LaTroy HawkinsColorado RockiesRelief Pitcher

     Wins 3

     QS 0

     ERA 3.61

     WHIP 1.27

     K 40

     SV 15

     The Rockies signed Hawkins despite having the capable Rex Brothers already on the roster. I'm betting this situation flips early in the season.



282. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 282 Auction $0 Rank 32 Overall 282 Rank 8 Overall 282 Rank 136 Overall 282

     Player Rex BrothersColorado RockiesRelief Pitcher

     Wins 4

     QS 0

     ERA 3.14

     WHIP 1.35

     K 80

     SV 13

     Brothers had a great year in 2013, but the Rockies went out and signed Hawkins in the offseason. Don't be surprised if Brothers eventually finds himself in the closer's chair.



283. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 283 Auction $0 Rank 33 Overall 283 Rank 9 Overall 283 Rank 145 Overall 283

     Player Danny FarquharSeattle MarinersRelief Pitcher

     Wins 4

     QS 0

     ERA 3.34

     WHIP 1.32

     K 72

     SV 8

     Farquhar looked set to be the Mariners' closer this year, but the team went out and signed Fernando Rodney. This is a situation that could easily change early in the season.



284. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 284 Auction $0 Rank 33 Overall 284 Rank 10 Overall 284 Rank 146 Overall 284

     Player Justin SmoakSeattle MarinersFirst Base

     Avg .232

     HR 19

     RBI 60

     R 50

     SB 0

     OPS .331

     Smoak is who he is at this point. A guy with decent power and nothing else for the fantasy community.



285. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 285 Auction $0 Rank 72 Overall 285 Rank 13 Overall 285 Rank 137 Overall 285

     Player Denard SpanWashington NationalsOutfielder

     Avg .278

     HR 3

     RBI 42

     R 70

     SB 19

     OPS .337

     Span's ceiling isn't very much higher than his floor. You can pretty much etch 18-20 steals, a high-.270s batting average and a handful of homers in stone.



286. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 286 Auction $0 Rank 73 Overall 286 Rank 5 Overall 286 Rank 147 Overall 286

     Player Josh WillinghamMinnesota TwinsOutfielder

     Avg .230

     HR 24

     RBI 78

     R 59

     SB 2

     OPS .335

     Willingham hit just 14 homers last year in 111 games, but it was the .208 batting average that really raised eyebrows. He needs to sustain .260 or better to be relevant.



287. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 287 Auction $0 Rank 17 Overall 287 Rank 5 Overall 287 Rank 138 Overall 287

     Player Jarrod SaltalamacchiaMiami MarlinsCatcher

     Avg .237

     HR 14

     RBI 61

     R 47

     SB 3

     OPS .304

     Saltalamacchia's homer total fell to 14 last year from 25 the year before. He's a decent option for NL-only leagues, but shouldn't be considered in mixed leagues.



288. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 288 Auction $0 Rank 82 Overall 288 Rank 8 Overall 288 Rank 139 Overall 288

     Player Bartolo ColonNew York MetsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 10

     QS 11

     ERA 3.85

     WHIP 1.30

     K 110

     SV 0

     Colon will hate leaving behind spacious O.co Coliseum. Given that and his total lack of strikeout ability, take a pass on him.



289. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 289 Auction $0 Rank 34 Overall 289 Rank 9 Overall 289 Rank 140 Overall 289

     Player Ike DavisNew York MetsFirst Base

     Avg .240

     HR 18

     RBI 65

     R 52

     SB 1

     OPS .334

     Davis was a total disaster last year, hitting .205 with nine home runs in 377 plate appearances. He can still be salvaged, but ugly rates look like the norm here. That means he needs to be the guy who hit 32 homers in 2012 to be worth the investment.



290. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 290 Auction $0 Rank 28 Overall 290 Rank 12 Overall 290 Rank 148 Overall 290

     Player Nick CastellanosDetroit TigersThird Base

     Avg .254

     HR 10

     RBI 54

     R 52

     SB 3

     OPS .316

     Castellanos takes over as Detroit's starting third baseman with Miguel Cabrera moving across the diamond to replace the departed Prince Fielder. He hit .276 with 18 homers at Triple-A Toledo last year.



291. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 291 Auction $0 Rank 74 Overall 291 Rank 9 Overall 291 Rank 149 Overall 291

     Player Melky CabreraToronto Blue JaysOutfielder

     Avg .285

     HR 10

     RBI 60

     R 74

     SB 6

     OPS .337

     Cabrera was worse than a replacement player last year, posting a -0.9 WAR. I wouldn't count on a turnaround in 2014.



292. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 292 Auction $0 Rank 75 Overall 292 Rank 9 Overall 292 Rank 141 Overall 292

     Player Marlon ByrdPhiladelphia PhilliesOutfielder

     Avg .276

     HR 16

     RBI 73

     R 56

     SB 3

     OPS .317

     Byrd provided one of the biggest bangs for the buck last year, hitting 24 homers with a .291/.336/.511 slash line. Players don't usually change their stripes at 36 years old, so be careful here.



293. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 293 Auction $0 Rank 83 Overall 293 Rank 10 Overall 293 Rank 142 Overall 293

     Player Dillon GeeNew York MetsStarting Pitcher

     Wins 9

     QS 14

     ERA 4.01

     WHIP 1.34

     K 132

     SV 0

     Gee made 32 starts last year, proving durable for the Mets and NL-only league owners. There's a pretty restrictive ceiling here, given that he doesn't do much in the way of strikeouts.



294. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 294 Auction $0 Rank 35 Overall 294 Rank 11 Overall 294 Rank 150 Overall 294

     Player Mitch MorelandTexas RangersFirst Base

     Avg .261

     HR 22

     RBI 68

     R 57

     SB 0

     OPS .325

     Moreland has enough pop to be a starter in AL-only leagues. We'll see how he acclimates to the DH role.



295. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 295 Auction $0 Rank 36 Overall 295 Rank 76 Overall 295 Rank 11 Overall 295 Rank 151 Overall 295

     Player Logan MorrisonSeattle MarinersOutfielder/First Base

     Avg .252

     HR 13

     RBI 53

     R 47

     SB 2

     OPS .330

     Morrison has fallen apart after hitting 23 homers with the Marlins in 2011. He's worth a dart throw, but don't expect much.



296. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 296 Auction $0 Rank 18 Overall 296 Rank 11 Overall 296 Rank 143 Overall 296

     Player Travis D'ArnaudNew York MetsCatcher

     Avg .260

     HR 9

     RBI 45

     R 40

     SB 2

     OPS .320

     A potential force in years to come, d'Arnaud is still a year or two away from being a truly relevant fantasy player.



297. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 297 Auction $0 Rank 84 Overall 297 Rank 11 Overall 297 Rank 144 Overall 297

     Player Kyle LohseMilwaukee BrewersStarting Pitcher

     Wins 10

     QS 14

     ERA 4.21

     WHIP 1.31

     K 125

     SV 0

     Lohse doesn't strike anyone out, but he's had an ERA of 3.40 or better for each of the last three seasons.



298. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 298 Auction $0 Rank 77 Overall 298 Rank 12 Overall 298 Rank 152 Overall 298

     Player Daniel NavaBoston Red SoxOutfielder

     Avg .280

     HR 10

     RBI 48

     R 50

     SB 1

     OPS .360

     There are worse places for a hitter to be than holding down a starting spot in Boston's lineup. Feel free to kick the tires on Nava this late.



299. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 299 Auction $0 Rank 85 Overall 299 Rank 34 Overall 299 Rank 15 Overall 299 Rank 145 Overall 299

     Player Carlos MartinezSt. Louis CardinalsRelief Pitcher/Starting Pitcher

     Wins 5

     QS 0

     ERA 3.55

     WHIP 1.28

     K 78

     SV 0

     Martinez will begin spring training as a starter. He's a longshot to be in the rotation when the season starts, but he'll carry value either way. If he does somehow find his way into the rotation, he'll be universally owned in mixed leagues.



300. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Rank 300 Auction $0 Rank 23 Overall 300 Rank 9 Overall 300 Rank 146 Overall 300

     Player Chris OwingsArizona DiamondbacksShortstop

     Avg .278

     HR 10

     RBI 68

     R 64

     SB 15

     OPS .320

     Owings isn't the starter yet in Arizona, but Didi Gregorius did nothing to foster confidence last year, while Owings hit .330/.359/.482 at Triple-A Reno. He'll be the starter by May 1.

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