Here at FakeTeams, we have been in the process of releasing our writers' rankings by position. Here's my outfielder rankings:
- Ryan Braun (Brewers)
- Matt Kemp (Dodgers)
- Matt Holliday (Cardinals)
- Carl Crawford (Rays)
- Justin Upton (Diamondbacks)
- Jacoby Ellsbury (Red Sox)
- Jayson Werth (Phillies)
- Grady Sizemore (Indians)
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Adam Lind (Blue Jays) (previously 10)
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Bobby Abreu (Angels) (previously 11)
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Ichiro Suzuki (Mariners) (previously 12)
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Ben Zobrist (Rays) (previously 13)
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Curtis Granderson (Yankees) (previously 14)
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Andre Ethier (Dodgers) (previously 15)
- Torii Hunter (Angels) (previously 9)
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Adam Dunn (Nationals) (previously 17)
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Jason Bay (Mets) (previously 18)
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Shane Victorino (Phillies) (previously 19)
- Nelson Cruz (Rangers) (previously 20)
- Carlos Lee (Astros) (previously 21)
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Adam Jones (Orioles) (previously 22)
- Andrew McCutchen (Pirates) (previously 23)
- Nick Markakis (Orioles)
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Carlos Beltran (Mets)
- B.J. Upton (Rays)
- Shin-Soo Choo (Indians) (previously 16)
I've updated my rankings after some discussion caused me to do more research.
- Hunter was too high. I thought he had scored 100 runs in a season recently, but turns out he's never done that.
- Choo was too high. What can I say, I'm a sucker for the upside.
- Markakis was too low (I had him in the 30-35 range originally). I don't think his power necessarily returns to 20+ level, or the steals to more than 5, but 100 runs scored and 100 rbi is a definite possibility, and that shouldn't be discounted.
Some notes on outfield:
- You're really going to have to try to avoid getting some stolen bases out of your outfield. Nearly every outfielder provides some steals, and there are quite a few who provide at least 10.
- I am not a believer in Jason Bay in the Mets' stadium. I think he can still hit 25 HR, but I think that's probably the upside at this point. He seems like he was helped just too much by Fenway Park.
- I really think that Torii Hunter can build on his season last year, and potentially have an even better season this year. Like 30-20 with a .290 average good.
- Andrew McCutchen also strikes me as a player who will have a really good season. I could see a 20 hr-35 sb season from him.
- Some players I like that are below the top 25: Carlos Gonzalez, Hunter Pence, Denard Span, Franklin Gutierrez, Nyjer Morgan
- Some deeper league plays: Nolan Reimold, Dexter Fowler, Juan Rivera
- Players with good names that I'm not sold will perform accordingly: Manny Ramirez, Josh Hamilton, Alfonso Soriano, Nick Markakis, Raul Ibanez
Overall, for 3-OF leagues, the position has plenty of depth. For 5-OF leagues, the quality seems like it kind of drops off pretty rapidly. After about 40 or so, it's really about what you need when you're drafting.
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