1. Robinson Cano - NYY

Cano proved 2009’s power campaign wasn’t a fluke by increasing his totals to 29 HRs and 109 RBI last year.  He turned in career-highs across the board in 2010 and deserves a look in the early rounds of mixed league drafts.

2. Dustin Pedroia - BOS

Pedroia was off to a tremendous start in 2010 before a broken foot ended his season at 75 games.  He has very healthy during Spring Training and has a good chance to increase his career highs in production.

3. Ian Kinsler - TEX

We all know the story on Kinsler by now.  If he were to play a full season, he would be one of the most valuable fantasy commodities in the league.  But, when you see the myriad of injuries he has undergone, owners have realized it might not be possible.  He should be ranked among the top-5 second basemen - just draft a worthy backup.

4. Chase Utley - PHI

Most owners are legitimately worried about Chase Utley’s knee injury.  We all hope it’s just a precaution, but we already conceded that all of the signs we are receiving point to a D.L. trip to begin the season.  All we can do is wait and see if any more pertinent news starts to be released.

5. Dan Uggla - ATL

Of course, Uggla’s .287 batting average looks a little out-of-place compared to the previous few seasons, but that’s not why you draft him.  Uggla holds down the second base spot for his 30-HR & 90 RBI power potential, so just be happy if he can hit .260 in his new Atlanta surroundings.

6. Brandon Phillips - CIN

Phillips’ 18 HRs and .275 average were fine, but the 59 RBI total was his worst mark over the past 5 years.  He did manage to steal 16 bases, but he was thrown out 12 times for a miserable 57% success rate.  Despite the down year, Phillips still has plenty of potential for another 20-20 season with 15-15 as the floor.

7. Rickie Weeks – MIL

Weeks finally played in 160 games and delivered on all of that potential.  He knocked out 29 HRs while managing to keep his average is respectable territory - .269.  If he stays healthy enough to play in another 150 games, expect strong production, but that the question – “Will he get hurt again?”

8. Kelly Johnson - ARI

Johnson posted a solid .284-26-71-13 line in his first season in Arizona.  A second baseman with a legit shot to repeat the 20-HR mark is hard to come by, so don’t take Johnson lightly since another similar season might propel him into top-5 territory.

9. Martin Prado - ATL

Solid, not spectacular.  If he can hit another 15 HRs while maintaining a .300 average, then we would be satisfied.  We like his versatility qualifying at both 2B and 3B because he can be a solid fantasy swingman.  Just don’t expect a gigantic increase in production.

10. Chone Figgins - SEA

Seattle’s big free agent signing didn’t exactly ring in a new era for the Mariners.  He hit .259 and his only value came in the way of 42 stolen bases.  The team should struggle putting runs on the board again this year, so proceed with caution.