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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Mock 1st Round and Sleepers

My mock is based off a 5x5 roto league. 1. Hanley Ramirez- He does it all. He is getting moved to the 3 hole in the lineup giving him even more chances to drive in runs. He has the potential to go 40-40 with a 310. AVG, 100 RBI's, and 120 runs. Not to mention the drop off at shortstop after him and Jose Reyes. 2. Alex Rodriguez- Has protection and has guys in front of him to drive in. I don't see how he doesn't hit 35 dingers and drive in 140 runs. He will steal you 15 bags and hit for a 290. AVG. Only reason I don't have him at one is I don't really know how he will play with the constant steroid talk. 3. Jose Reyes- Is getting better every year and I think his SB will go back up to 70+ range. He will score plenty of runs and with RBI machines behind him. He just has to get on base a little more often which he is improving on and his numbers will explode. 4. Grady Sizemore- Call me crazy but Grady Sizemore has a chance to be the first ever 45-45 player. Problem with Grady his AVG. is not very good but does everything else to carry your team. He also has the 27 year old breakout year going for him too. 5. David Wright- He has Reyes and Beltran in front of him and will drive in 120. It is also very hard to find speed at the corners and he is one of the few can swipe some bags for your team from a corner position. 6. Albert Pujols- You maybe thinking why so late on Pujols? He has no protection and in a 5x5 league walks do not help you. He will get pitched around but will still get his 35 dingers and 120 RBI's. Know your leagues stat categories. If walks or OBP is a category Pujols is a top 5 player. 7. Ryan Braun- Braun is getting better by the day. Has a monster in front of him and an All-Star behind him. He will get his projected stats and will definitely be a top 10 player. 8. Tim Lincecum- A bit of a stretch but is by far the number one pitcher. Will dominate weak hitting teams in the NL West. Pitches in a great pitchers park and I don't see this kid breaking down anytime soon. He will win the NL Cy Young again in 2009. 9. Miguel Cabrera- People question his love and his work ethic but the kid fills up the stat sheet. Check your league to see if he is 3B eligible I think his stock is a bit higher but if he is just 1B eligible he is right at the end of the first round. 10. Ian Kinsler- If this guy stays healthy last year he would have won the batting title and possibly a MVP(if the Rangers were better). He hits in a hitters park. He has great bats behind him and will fill up the stat sheet. 11. Chase Utley- May miss the first month of the season but when Chase is healthy is the number one 2B on the board. I am just worried that Chase's hip may linger. Hips are used in every swing and towards the season's end he could break down. 12. Ryan Howard- He will start slow and finish strong. You know what you get with Ryan Howard. 250 AVG. A lock 50 HR and 120 RBI. My three sleepers are: 1. Joey Votto- I think the Reds will be much improved and Votto has a great stroke and possibly could hit 35 HR. I love this kids upside. Good lineup and ballpark to hit in. 2. Troy Tulowitzki- Not really a sleeper but many forgot about how good he was as a rookie. Shortstop is very thin and Tulo isn't getting drafted all that high and I think he could be a mid round steal. 3. Justin Upton- Has super skills and now has a year under his belt for a mid round pick has the upside to be a top 25 player. Totally worth the risk. -Scout Berardi

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