2011 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Alex Rodriguez's lineup placement will keep his RBI potential high, but his power is less certain. The bad: GB increase, shaky BB/K and notably erratic performance vs. LHPs. The good: His 19 post-June homers last year; his non-reliance on Yankee Stadium; groin and calf injuries earning most of his 2010 slump blame; and the fact that he still mashes RHPs. Reaching double-digit steals would be a bonus, but with his clean bill of hip health, it's more possible than it was recently. In this risky positional class, A-Rod, even in decline, remains a top option and might be a value in a biased or scared mixed draft room.