2011 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Relief Pitcher Rankings

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He was a workhorse last year, and even though his WHIP rose slightly, he was able to cut his ERA by giving up just one freaking homer all season long. Mr. Stingy doesn’t like when fans get a souvenir, apparently. Bell’s strikeout rate has risen the past two years, something Fantasy owners aren’t likely to complain about, but it’s also meant that it’s taking him longer to get through innings, and that’s something that could take a toll down the stretch. As good as Bell has been as a closer, he’s someone that could be traded and wind up in a less significant role on a contender. Food for thought.

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2011 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Starting Pitchers Rankings

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All Halladay did in his first year in Philadelphia was throw at least 250 IP for the second time in his career, improve his already ridiculously stingy control, set a new career high in strikeouts and just miss tying his career bests in wins and ERA. Oh, and did I mention that he happened to toss a no-hitter in his first ever playoff start? No pitcher in the majors can put the ball where he wants like Doc can, and other than a hiccup a few years back, he’s also been pretty much as durable as they come. There are tons of great starting options this year, but few are as safe as Halladay.

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2011 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Deep Sleepers

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In 35 innings last year, he managed 33 strikeouts against just eight walks in compiling a 2.83 ERA. In seven innings this spring, Parnell has racked up six strikeouts while working on a slider to complement his mid-90s heat. A lot can happen in the next two-to-three months and owning Parnell early in 2011 — in what will likely be K-Rod’s final year in New York — could turn into a very solid move.

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2011 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Outfield Rankings

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There’s really nothing Braun can’t do on a baseball field. He can hit for average (.307 lifetime BA) and power (he’s smacked at least 25 dingers in all four seasons he’s been in the bigs), he has speed (at least 14 swipes every year), has turned himself into a solid outfielder and has a strong arm. Last year, plenty of his home runs turned into doubles, but he cut his strikeout rate, and given that he’s right in his power prime, it wouldn’t shock me if he made a run at 40 long bombs this year. With relatively little fanfare, Braun is in the early stages of compiling a simply tremendous career, perhaps Hall of Fame worthy in time.

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2011 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Designated Hitter Rankings

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However, Ortiz didn’t exactly blaze down the stretch as we had hoped; in fact, if not for a strong September, Big Papi’s post-break numbers would have looked pretty bleak. He remained healthy again, but the Sox are giving him a bit more rest each season, it seems, so you can expect a larger sprinkling of days off against lefties. And while it was nice to see his power bounce back, Ortiz struck out more than ever last season, so it looks like his days as a .300 hitter are over.

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2011 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Top 50 Prospects, Part V

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He’s got a shot to win a job out of Spring Training, but more realistically, Ackley will arrive in Seattle around mid-season. But judging by his first professional season during which he actually improved his numbers after being promoted to Triple-A, it won’t take Ackley long to adjust to MLB pitchers. This kid has future star and batting champion written all over him.

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2011 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Top 50 Prospects, Part IV

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The southpaw was filthy good at High-A, striking out 12 per nine in four starts before forcing a promotion to Double-A, where his results were more modest, but still solid. Blessed with an ideal pitcher’s build (6’5”, 180), Montgomery is a future front-of-rotation starter on a team that has a boatload of such options.

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