An MVP runner-up in 2010, Carlos Gonzalez pairs with Troy Tulowitzki as the core duo of the Rockies. While 2010 will likely be a career high in batting average (.336) for CarGo, he will likely remain a .300 hitter for the foreseeable future. Chalk him up for upwards of 25 bombs and 100 RBIs annually, coupled with 20 steals and solid defense, and you've got yourself an elite baseball player.
17) Josh Hamilton, LF, Texas Rangers
He's an extremely talented player, but I'm not much of a fan of Hamilton because of the way he threw third base coach Dave Anderson under the bus after his collision at home plate. Still, he's an excellent player, and I'm sure you've all heard his story by now. What's amazing is how his body is still holding up well, but the longevity of his career could still be put into question.
18) Curtis Granderson, CF, New York Yankees
While Grandy only hit .262 last season, boy did he produce (42 HR, 119 RBI, .552 SLG). He'll never be a tremendous hitter for average, but Kevin Long did a masterful job of restructuring his swing. Granderson plays one of the best center fields in the business: he gets tremendous reads on the ball, has above average speed, and a respectable arm for the position.
19) Prince Fielder, 1B, Detroit Tigers
Prince and Miguel Cabrera are going to be scary next to each other. And when Victor Martinez gets back, whenever that may be, well, the Detroit offense will be a force to be reckoned with. Fielder, now an absurdly rich man thanks to that new contract, simply needs to cut down on weight. Otherwise, at age 35, he won't be able to make it to first base anymore. He should work on fielding the position as well. As for his power? Death and taxes.
20) Jered Weaver, P, Los Angeles Angels
At the conclusion of July of last season, Jered Weaver's ERA sat at 1.88. August and September were a bit more of a challenge, but he still finished with a 2.41 mark and a 1.01 WHIP. It was a season that would have yielded a Cy Young in many previous years. This was a career year for the 29-year-old, but he has turned himself into an ace of spades.
Will be continued tomorrow. And yes, I promise there will be a catcher.
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