Don’t forget about these players, who sometimes fall through the cracks on your cheat sheets. Just because they don’t fit anywhere else doesn’t mean they don’t have value; however, make sure you understand they are locked in to your DH spot, so if you grab one of these dudes, you may need some position flexibility elsewhere.
2010 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Designated Hitter Rankings Read Post »
This year, there are speed options all over the place, with guys like Juan Pierre, Scott Podsednik and Rajai Davis, plus there are plenty of speedy kids coming up. In fact, there’s more speed available than there’s been in many years, so it’s advantageous to grab power in OF and leave speed for later on.
2010 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Outfield Rankings Read Post »
Each and every spring, we perform the annual rite of soul searching, trying to find the gems in the rough that present opportunities for serious bargains. There is no shortage of these options entering 2010. In compiling this list I started with over 30 names and pared it down to a Top 10 that I believe to be a good representation of late-round gambles that have the potential to generate some positive returns for 2010. Without further ado, let’s get to it.
2010 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Top 10 Sleepers Read Post »
This season, there are a whopping 18 players returning from our 2009 rankings, while only 17 graduated to the major leagues. Five players slipped out of the rankings, which represents the same number as last year. There are just 27 newcomers to the list this season, one less than we had last year when we ranked just 40 prospects in total.
2010 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Top 45 Prospects Read Post »
This is a position that quickly gets very ugly. After the top five or six, you start to get into some risky plays, so the hot corner is not a position we’re thrilled with this year. The key takeaway here is that if you don’t get a stud, don’t overspend.
2010 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Third Base Rankings Read Post »
In 2010, the shortstop position is ugly, ugly, ugly. After the top five, you’ll experience a big thud with the fall off. So if you don’t get one of the big ones, feel free to wait until the mid to later rounds to get your SS. You’ll have to make the call whether it’s worth it to grab one early.
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Utley has been in gradual decline for the past couple of years, yet he remains at the top of the heap for the keystone corner. His rising strikeout rate concerns me somewhat, yet Utley’s batting eye was never better. Another worry is his penchant for second-half swoons – is this a conditioning issue? – but Utley remains a top five Fantasy player for 2010.
2010 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Second Base Rankings Read Post »
