by KFFL Staff on February 25, 2011 @ 03:40:40 PDT

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Player	POS	TM	The what for
Travis Snider	OF	TOR	This is the year he puts it all together: 30-homer power and improving BA skills in a 23-YO, self-aware hitter available in 2nd half of MLB snakes.
J.J. Hardy	SS	BAL	Two years of awful production, with 2 different excuses. On the O's (love that park), 20-plus HR are once again a good possibility for him.
Dan Johnson	1B	TB	Excellent AAA hitter with high-end power has struggled to translate his OBP prowess into an acceptable MLB BA. Sounds like Carlos Pena 4 years ago.
Scott Sizemore	2B	DET	Nothing different about the skills (.285 BA, 15 HR, 15 SB) of popular 2009 sleeper - except he's (1) healthy, and (2) without a job. But he has avenues.
Jeff Francis	SP	KC	No one turns a profit like a $1 pitcher - 4.00 ERA, 10 W's and 125 K's all good bets if he stays relatively healthy.

Player	POS	TM	The what for
Jordan Zimmermann	SP	WSH	Return from TJS was flawed, but GB boost and recovering heat, paired w/ pristine BB/9, spell continuation of promising '09 rookie season.
Travis Snider	OF	TOR	Post-hypes often desirable targets. Snider RAKES. He whiffs, too, and that'll drive many away. Stable role, more seasoning - boom coming.
Danny Espinosa	2B	WSH	Will have to live w/ horrid BA. But you should embrace 20-20 potential, especially in MI class w/ less intriguing options. At his cost, take the chance.
Kila Ka'aihue	1B	KC	Kila monster, soon 27 years old, will get 1st crack at 1B; has OBP, pop to stick. KC doesn't want Eric Hosmer becoming another Alex Gordon, either.
Bud Norris	SP	HOU	BB/9 still an issue, but bargain-bin price worth a trial - K's too alluring to pass up. His GB rate is creeping upward. Most will ignore him. Don't.

Player	POS	TM	The what for
Chris Young	SP	NYM	Assuming his shoulder is healthy, he could be a bargain. Citi Field should diminish some negative impact of FB%. NL-only target for sure.
Matt LaPorta	1B	CLE	Post-hyper struggled in '10 due to injuries, a main reason for poor #s. Power upside is still there, and BA should rebound.
Ryan Webb	RP	FLA	Leo Nunez isn't fully trusted by the Fish. Webb has the stuff to be a closer, and I'm not buying Clay Hensley in the role.
Alexi Ogando	RP	TEX	Neftali Feliz being considered for rotation - somebody has to close. Ogando throws gas and displays solid K/9. Closer-worthy arm at insanely cheap price.
Dustin Ackley	2B	SEA	Ackley is a big league hitter and is pushing for a roster spot. Brendan Ryan doesn't excite me at 2B for the M's. It won't be long before Ackley gets his shot.

Player	POS	TM	The what for
Gordon Beckham	2B	CWS	Capable contributor in four categories; added muscle this offseason, and the team added Adam Dunn's muscle.
Travis Snider	OF	TOR	Will play every day, has the power and can hit LHP; worthwhile pick if you can offset his BA elsewhere.
Reid Brignac	IF	TB	Enough pop, livable BA, plenty of minor league experience and respectable speed - nice late-round gamble.
Kyle Drabek	SP	TOR	Very smart player with MLB bloodlines; impresive curveball and mid-90s fastball. Could be inconsistent but upside is tough to ignore.
Russell Martin	C	NYY	Perhaps a better undervalued candidate; has a great eye, Yankee Stadium and impressive lineup is on his side; low cost mitigates risk.