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2010 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Outfielders

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51. Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies

2009 stats: .284 batting average, 13 HR, 29 RBI, 16 SB, .878 OPS

Last two years average:
.262 batting average, 9 HR, 28 RBI, .752 OPS

Why you should pick him:
Five-tool potential in limited at-bats last season. A real sleeper pick.

Why you shouldn't:
No track record, and too many strikeouts.

52. Michael Cuddyer, Twins

2009 stats: .276 batting average, 32 HR, 94 RBI, .862 OPS

Last three years average: .271 batting average, 17 HR, 70 RBI, .804 OPS

Why you should pick him: Good power numbers, and also probably eligible at first base.

Why you shouldn't: No longer in the Homerdome.

53. Xavier Nady, Cubs

2009 stats: .286 batting average, 0 HR, 2 RBI, .739 OPS

Last three years average: .293 batting average, 15 HR, 57 RBI, .838 OPS

Why you should pick him: If he gets consistent playing time, he could re-emerge in a good Cubs lineup.

Why you shouldn't: Elbow surgery will probably limit him, especially early in the season.

54. Adam Jones, Orioles

2009 stats: .277 batting average, 19 HR, 70 RBI, .792 OPS

Last three years average:
.272 batting average, 10 HR, 44 RBI, .748 OPS

Why you should pick him:
Made the All-Star team after hitting .303 with 12 homers in the first half.

Why you shouldn't:
Two separate injuries last season really slowed him down.

55. David DeJesus, Royals

2009 stats: .281 batting average, 13 HR, 71 RBI, .781 OPS

Last three years average:
.281 batting average, 11 HR, 67 RBI, .771 OPS

Why you should pick him:
Hit .316 in the second half last season, and flies under the radar.

Why you shouldn't:
Only decent in most fantasy categories.

56. Jason Kubel, Twins

2009 stats: .300 batting average, 28 HR, 103 RBI, .908 OPS

Last three years average: .282 batting average, 20 HR, 82 RBI, .837 OPS

Why you should pick him:
Not a marquee name by any stretch, but the stats are great.

Why you shouldn't:
Will Target Field be power-friendly?

57. Milton Bradley, Mariners

2009 stats: .257 batting average, 12 HR, 40 RBI, .775 OPS

Last three years average:
.293 batting average, 16 HR, 51 RBI, .902 OPS

Why you should pick him: When he's got his head on straight, he can hit with anybody.

Why you shouldn't: A ticking time bomb. Strikes out too much.

58. Josh Willingham, Nationals

2009 stats: .260 batting average, 24 HR, 61 RBI, .863 OPS

Last three years average: .260 batting average, 20 HR, 67 RBI, .841 OPS

Why you should pick him:
Good power potential.

Why you shouldn't: Plays for the anemic Nationals, limiting RBI opportunities.

59. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs

2009 stats: .258 batting average, 11 HR, 54 RBI, .796 OPS

Last three years average:
.258 batting average, 11 HR, 56 RBI, .767 OPS

Why you should pick him: You like to pronounce his name, right?

Why you shouldn't:
He has very little fantasy value.

60. Marlon Byrd, Cubs

2009 stats: .283 batting average, 20 HR, 89 RBI, .808 OPS

Last three years average: .295 batting average, 13 HR, 71 RBI, .820 OPS

Why you should pick him: The replacement for Milton Bradley had a career year in Texas.

Why you shouldn't:
Home run total was 10 more than the previous two seasons. Beware of the outlier season.

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