JH-Sportsline 2010 MLB Fantasy Preview: The Outfield


3-Year Average Leaders (2007-09)


Batting Average: Ichiro Suzuki (.337)

Games Played: Nick Markakis (160)

Home runs: Adam Dunn (39)

Doubles: Nick Markakis (45)

Triples: Curtis Granderson (15)

RBI: Matt Holliday (111)

Walks: Adam Dunn (113)

Stolen Bases: Carl Crawford & Juan Pierre (45)


Cream of the Crop


1. Ryan Braun, Brewers

2. Matt Kemp, Dodgers

3. Matt Holliday, Cardinals

4. Carl Crawford, Rays

5. Grady Sizemore, Indians

6. Bobby Abreu, Angels

7. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners

8. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox

9. Jayson Werth, Phillies

10. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks

11. Carlos Lee, Astros

12. Nelson Cruz, Rangers

13. Adam Jones, Orioles

14. Jason Bay, Mets

15. Shane Victorino, Phillies

16. Nick Markakis, Orioles

17. Josh Hamilton, Rangers

18. Curtis Granderson, Yankees

19. B.J. Upton, Rays

20. Torii Hunter, Angels

21. Manny Ramirez, Dodgers

22. Shin-Soo Choo, Indians


The Next Best


23. Adam Lind, Blue Jays

24. Andrew McCutchen, Pirates

25. Andre Ethier, Dodgers

26. Carlos Beltran, Mets

27. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs

28. Adam Dunn, Nationals

29. Hunter Pence, Astros

30. Corey Hart, Brewers

31. Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies

32. Carlos Quentin, White Sox

33. Jay Bruce, Reds

34. Garrett Jones, Pirates

35. Ben Zobrist, Rays

36. Johnny Damon, Tigers

37. Nate McLouth, Pirates

38. Denard Span, Twins

39. Michael Cuddyer, Twins

40. Kyle Blanks, Padres


You Could Do Worse:


41. Juan Rivera, Angels

42. Jason Kubel, Twins

43. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals

44. Raul Ibanez, Phillies

45. Alex Rios, White Sox

46. Vladimir Guerrero, Rangers

47. Michael Bourn, Astros

48. Julio Borbon, Rangers

49. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays

50. Nolan Reimold, Orioles (Rookie)

51. Dexter Fowler, Rockies

52. Jason Heyward, Braves (Rookie)

53. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers

54. Nyjer Morgan, Nationals

55. Chris Coghlan, Marlins

56. Cody Ross, Marlins

57. Drew Stubbs, Reds (Rookie)


Hope and Prey


58. Colby Rasmus, Cardinals

59. Chris Young, Diamondbacks

60. Rajaj Davis, Athletics

61. Austin Jackson, Tigers

62. Brad Hawpe, Rockies

63. Delmon Young, Twins

64. Desmond Jennings, Rays

65. Jake Fox, Athletics

66. Travis Snider, Blue Jays

67. J.D. Drew, Red

68. Scott Podsednik, Royals

69. Gerardo Parra, Diamondbacks

70. Matt LaPorta, Indians

71. Reed Johnson, Dodgers

72. Garret Anderson, Dodgers


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Career Year: Matt Kemp (Dodgers) In case you hadn't heard, Matt Kemp is the first Dodger in franchise history to amass 25+ HRs, 30+ steals and 100+ RBIs. He has increased his Home Runs, RBI, Runs, and Walks in each of his first three seasons. He's also a Lock for at least 30 steals and close to a .300 average. I have watched almost every single one of his games since his rookie year and he is the real deal. Matt Kemp was my sleeper pick two years ago and had a "breakout season". Your going to see Ginormous numbers this season if he stays healthy. I project .300, 30 HR, 101 RBI, 30 Doubles, 6 Triples, 90 Runs, and 38 Steals.

Sleeper: Kyle Blanks (SD) Big guy with lots of Power at 6-6, 285 lbs. Kyle Blanks will be hitting behind Adrian Gonzalez this season and figures to get plenty of RBI chances. As a rookie last year, Blanks bashed 1 HR/14.8 at-bats, with very little lineup protection, to boot. If Blanks gets 500+ at-bats under his belt in 2010, he could conceivably launch up to 30 homers with 80+ RBI, even while playing half his games at PetCo Park. PetCo Park in SD is the 2nd toughest NL park to launch a "Dinger" but Blanks is worth the gamble in the late rounds.


Bust: Carlos Lee (Hou) Will be 34 years old this June. His HR total has gone down every season since hitting a career-high 37 in 2006. He's no longer a Lock for 30+ HR and 100+ RBI. Carlos swiped 19 Stolen bases in 2006, 10 SB's in 2007, and just 9 steals over the last two seasons. His numbers are heading south. Still a solid player but don't take him too soon!


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