Top Fantasy Options begin

Starting today with Catchers, I will post the top 15 fantasy options as i see it. This week will be C, I will make one post per week. Along with each player i will list my predictions as to how i feel they will do this season (batting avg - runs - homeruns - rbi - sb). All predictions will be based on a standard yahoo public league scoring (5x5).
I'll start by going around the Infield, moving to the outfield and finish up with starting pitchers, middle relief and closers. At the end of each list i will answer any questions that are sent my way. Questions or comments on the previous week's list are welcome and will be responded to in the following week's post.

Well...here we go, Catchers.....
1. Joe Mauer - .330 - 90 - 15 - 90 - 8
The higher average and few stolen bases put him on the top of this list.
2. Victor Martinez - .310 - 90 - 24 - 103 - 0
His possible move to 1b, scares me for the future, but for now he is a very solid #2
3. Brian McCann - .305 - 75 - 28 - 100 - 1
One more year of this production and i think he moves ahead of Martinez
4. Kenji Johjima - .295 - 65 - 21 - 85 - 3
Sneaks in here at #4, most people have him a few slots down, but dont sleep on this guy in an improved seattle offense
5. Ramon Hernandez - .289 - 68 - 24 - 86 - 0
He ended the season batting in the middle of the lineup, with Jay Payton and Aubrey Huff added to the lineup im not sure Hernandez will get the same rbi opps
6. Jorge Posada - .265 - 60 - 20 - 88 - 1
Aging catcher will still be valuable in that lineup. He'll see too many quality pitches to not produce.
7. Russell Martin - .278 - 70 - 14 - 80 - 12
The stolen base potential is what moves him up the list.
8. Ivan Rodriguez - .295 - 70 - 12 - 74 - 5
Still a candidate to hit over .300 but i think his bat might start to slip average wise a little this season
9. AJ Pierzynski - .290 - 65 - 17 - 69 - 0
Good all around production, doesnt hurt you in any category
10. Michael Barrett - .285 - 62 - 14 - 65 - 0
Was a fantasy stud for a catcher before getting hurt last season, im not convinced he is that good
11. Jason Varitek - .265 - 66 - 16 - 72 - 0
If he stays healthy i think he is still productive. Problem is, will he be healthy?
12. Mike Napoli - .240 - 60 - 18 - 63 - 1
May be the best pure power hitter in the group. Problem is he may not be a full timer again this year. Homeruns are what has him high on this list
13. Chris Iannetta - .275 - 70 - 15 - 69 - 0
Any Colorado catcher has potential, despite his poor spring showing i think he will have a fantasy impact
14. Paul Lo Duca - .295 - 80 - 3 - 43 - 2
The guy could hit for a .300 average and score 75 plus runs...but he wont break 5 HR or 50 RBI.
15. Bengie Molina - .280 - 50 - 16 - 65 - 0
His move to SF wont help his power numbers. He is one of the best offensive catchers in the league but not in SF.


A few Sleepers: Dioneer Navarro, Ronnie Paulino, and Josh Bard




Which Jorge Cantu will we get in 2007--

The one from 2005 or 2006....

Thanks.
-Robert


Thanks for the question Robert. I think we could see Cantu become the guy from 2005. Reason is i think that he will be moved to 1b. Tampa doesnt have a good option for 1b right now and i think their need to fit upton into the lineup will move Cantu to 1b. For this year Cantu might be a pretty good sleeper pick as a 2b, but if he loses eligibility he is mearly an average 1b.