Fantasy

I really wanted to call this "Dudes in the Outfield," but I think I'll leave that to an aspiring screenwriter. Kevin Costner is already lining up for the lead role. Outfield is a deep position, like starting pitcher, so as promised I'll be breaking the positions up into two write-ups each. There are plenty of outfielders I like early on (hello, Byron Buxton), but it doesn't do you any good for me to tell you to draft top-20 outfielders. Therefore, my Dudes are generally going to be the guys you're drafting as your third…

Boy, is there ever a lot of young blood at the top of the shortstop position this year. The top four are all 24 or younger (Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Francisco Lindor, Corey Seager). According to Fantrax ADP, the only shortstop inside the top 20 that is older than 30 is Zack Cozart. It's a young man's position, which makes it easier to dream on the upside of these young guys than to worry about the downside. Not everyone will take a step forward this year, though, but let's evaluate a few of these options. The Dude -…

Last week I wrote about a handful of top prospects and where they were going in various drafts per their Fantrax ADP. I mostly limited that to the bigger names that are almost universally believed to see some Major League action at some point this season. Today, I’m going to continue that venture, but I’ll also try to look a little deeper to find some names that aren’t a lock to make an impact. If these names get called up and receive a decent amount of playing time, they could give you a huge boost at the end of your draft…

As has been the case in recent years, third base is very top heavy. You've got five pure studs at the top, and (mostly) solid options throughout the top 20. There isn't a lot of pure speed at the position, which makes the likes of Alex Bregman that much more enticing. You'll have to pay up for his services early on, though, and we're not about that action here. Let's go bargain shopping and find you a Dude.Dudes and Don'ts: CatcherDudes and Don'ts: First BaseDudes and Don'ts: Second Base The Dude - Eugenio…

Ah, the sweet keystone. I actually like a lot of the options up and down the Fantrax Second Baseman ADP this year, which means that I'm not prioritizing second base early in drafts. Don't get me wrong, if I can get my grubby mitts on Jose Altuve, Brian Dozier, or in certain cases even Dee Gordon I'll do it. That said, there are many options I'm content falling back on. It's a great year to let the position come to you. On to The Dude!Dudes and Don'ts: CatcherDudes and Don'ts: First Base The Dude - Yoan Moncada I'll…