The 2009 season was the first year where Braun didn’t carryover 3B eligibility, but it didn't hurt his fantasy value whatsoever.  Over three seasons, he’s averaged 34 HRs /106 RBI/ 16 SBs while batting .308.  His offensive output is very valuable - he should be selected in the first round.

After being limited to 109 games in 2008, Crawford went .305-96-15-68-60 during a full 2009 campaign.  He only stole 16 bases after the All Star Break, but we believe he can be consistent this year and swipe at least 45-50 bags.  He’s entering a contract year, so expect Crawford to make a gigantic salary drive this season.

Other than 1 less SB, Kemp showed improvement across the board in his 2^nd full year.   He increased his homerun total by 8 and knocked in an extra 25 RBI while landing at a .297 AVE.  We’d like to see him get settled in a predictable spot in the lineup (he had at least 75 ABs in the slots 4 through 8).  A 30-30 line is well within reach, so consider him with a top-20 draft selection.

After stealing 50 bases as a rookie, Ellsbury led the league with 70 swipes in his second season.  He walked more and struck out less, helping increase his OBP from .336 to .355. He’s not a contributor in power categories (it’d be nice if he could knock out 10 HRs), so we’re always a little worried about any leg issues sapping his value.  If he stays healthy, Ellsbury can certainly score 90-100 runs and repeat with another 50-60 SBs.

Once Holliday left Oakland and the American League behind, he looked like his old self.  He exploded, batting .353 with 13 HRs and 55 RBI over the last two months of the season.  He won’t maintain such lofty numbers, but he should continue to thrive hitting behind Albert Pujols.

Even though a strained oblique limited him to 138 games, the younger Upton brother posted a breakout season finishing at .300-84-26-86-20.  He strikes out quite often, but has maintained a respectable OBP for the past 2 years (.353 and .366).   If he turns in a full season, owners should anticipate growth over last year’s numbers.

A variety of injuries slowed Sizemore last year causing him to play in only 106 games and finish well below his career norms (.248-73-18-64-13).  His declining average before last season is a little troubling, but he can still hit in the .270-.280 range.  A full return to health will result in another 20-20 season with a threat to crack 30-30.

After a career-high 36 HRs, Bay landed a 5-year contract to man left field for the Mets.  Citi Field is nowhere near as hitter-friendly as Fenway Park, but Bay did mange to hit 21 HRs on the road last season.  His .267 average last year was the second lowest of his career, but we think he’s a good bet to hit .280 with 25-30 HRs, 100 RBIs, and double-digit stolen bases.

Granderson’s average declined from .302 in 2007 to .280 in 2008, but fell off a cliff last year to land at .249.  He batted a pitiful .183 BA against lefties, but he was still able to hit a career-high 30 HRs.

Playing half of his games in new Yankee stadium will help, but he’s got to improve against southpaws before you can bump him into the upper echelon of fantasy outfielders.

10           Nick Markakis - BAL

Markakis’ slip in production really doesn’t make sense.  He played in 161 games, so there was no apparent injury.  It just doesn’t make sense.  His number-10 ranking is risky to say the least.  You might be paying a high price for a mediocre outfielder or land a top-tier player who hits .300-20-100-20.