2011: Designated Hitters

Rather than doing a third blog on outfielders, I felt as though the DHs needed a little bit of love. But if you are truly upset about the lack of another outfielder blog, be sure to let me know. They are very important to the American League, and when interleague play comes around, National League teams love the extra bat in the lineup. I feel as though the DH is just that one player who may be aging, or isn't the best fielder, or even on the hefty side, but still needs a place on the team. On more successful teams, they're the players who pack a punch and are in the middle of the lineup, other teams in the American League, it depends. The  DH can also play the field position and depending on injury, a slumping player, or even the opponent, they will play a field position. Adam Dunn will be making the transition from an everyday first baseman to the White Sox DH. The top ten ranked DHs are: Adam Dunn, Victor Martinez, Adam Lind, Billy Butler, David Ortiz, Vladimir Guerrero, Michael Young, Bobby Abreu, Jorge Posada, and Jason Kubel. All of which are solid players at the DH and their respective positions. I really do think that all of the DHs are solid players for the 2011 season. My favorite for this year is Bobby Abreu. With Vernon Wells most likely taking over his position in the outfield, Abreu will not have the physical part of the game patrolling the field. Abreu will be 37 on Opening Day, and is looking to bounce back from a bad 2010 season. I wish all DHs luck in the 2011 season.

Fantasy Outlook: Look for Adam Dunn to have the best year this year. Hands down, if you can pick him up somewhat early, get him because he has a little more offense behind him with the White Sox, and he already posts big numbers. Another person to look out for in my opinion, Bobby Abreu. Check. Him. Out. Billy Butler has proved himself in the fantasy realm with his large amount of doubles produced each year. I know that the Rays like ManRam's contributions to their team, and I would like him on mine.