Fantasy Baseball 2012: Players Who Could Impact 2012 Rankings, and Some 2011 Busts

Before I get into analyzing my 2011 preseason position rankings, here are links to some of my recent articles discussing players who could have an impact on 2012 fantasy position rankings, as well as guys who were complete busts in 2011.

Brett Lawrie: Is He A Top 5 Third Baseman In 2012? - FakeTeams
Brett Lawrie has hit very well since his call up to the big leagues. What will he do in 2012?

Eric Hosmer: Is He a Top 10 First Baseman in 2012? - FakeTeams
Eric Hosmer: Is He a Top 10 First Baseman in 2012?

Madison Bumgarner: Is He a Top 20 Starting Pitcher in 2012? - FakeTeams
Fake Teams takes a look at Giants starter Madison Bumgarner to see if he could be a Top 20 starter in 2012.

More fantasy baseball links after the jump:

Preliminary Closer Rankings for 2012 - FakeTeams
Preliminary Closer Rankings for 2012

Matt Wieters: Ready For a Breakout in 2012? - FakeTeams
Fake Teams takes a look at Orioles catcher Matt Wieters and discusses why he could be a Top 5 fantasy catcher in 2012.

Dee Gordon: Is He a Top 10 Shortstop in 2012? - FakeTeams
Fake Teams discusses Dee Gordon's chances of being a Top 10 fantasy shortstop in 2012.

Desmond Jennings: Is He a Top 20 Outfielder in 2012? - FakeTeams
Fake Teams takes a look at Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings and wonders if he can be a Top 20 outfielder in 2012.

Jesus Montero: Is He A Top 10 Fantasy Catcher in 2012? - FakeTeams
Fake Teams takes a look at Yankees catching prospect Jesus Montero and wonders if he can be a top 10 fantasy catcher in 2012.

Michael Morse: Can He Repeat His Breakout in 2012? - FakeTeams
Fake Teams takes a look at Nationals first baseman Michael Morse to determine if he can repeat his 2011 performance in 2012.

Matt Moore: Is He A Top 40 Starting Pitcher in 2012? - FakeTeams
Matt Moore: Is He A Top 40 Starting Pitcher in 2012?

Cory Luebke: 2011 Breakout Pitcher - FakeTeams

Fake Teams discusses the 2011 breakout season from Padres starter Cory Luebke.

Some 2011 Busts

Jason Heyward: 2011 Fantasy Bust - FakeTeams
Fake Teams discusses Jason Heyward's horrible 2011 season.

Carl Crawford: 2011 Fantasy Bust - FakeTeams
Fake Teams takes a look at what happened to Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford this season and attempts to explain his poor performance.

Hanley Ramirez: 2011 Fantasy Bust - FakeTeams
Fake Teams discusses why Hanley Ramirez was a bust in 2011, and wonders what 2012 brings for the Marlins shortstop.