FanThreads top 50 for 2010

Everyone puts out predictions and ranks player around this time of year and we here at FanThreads are not one to rock the boat. We are however going to do it a little differently than most. Below you will find our top 50 players for the 2010 season. If you look closely you will get an idea of who we think will have a breakout season in 09’ and hopefully help you think ahead for your Keeper leagues.

1. Hanley Ramirez 
2. David Wright - This is the year we see his full potential – 2009 MVP
3. Alex Rodriguez - Arod will have troubles putting things together in 2009, but still a top 3 pick
4. Albert Pujols 
5. Miguel Cabrera 
6. Jose Reyes 
7. Ryan Braun 
8. Carlos Quentin – This guy is for real
9. Grady Sizemore 
10. Josh Hamilton 
11. Matt Holliday 
12. Ryan Howard - That average drops him down every year
13. Chase Utley 
14. Jimmy Rollins 
15. Prince Fielder 
16. Roy Halladay  - 2009 Cy Young winner
17. Mark Teixiera 
18. Ian Kinsler 
19. Carlos Lee 
20. Manny Ramirez 
21. Alfonso Soriano 
22. B.J. Upton – Upton will have power in  2009, 17HR 
23. Ichiro Suzuki 
24. David Ortiz - Still a great player but starting to slow down
25. C.C. Sabathia 
26. Johan Santana - He needs to go back to the Twins
27. Dustin Pedroia 
28. Tim Lincecum 
29. Carlos Beltran 
30. Matt Kemp 
31. Evan Longoria 
32. Adrian Gonzalez  - Gonzo always gets overlooked because of the team
33. Carl Crawford 
34. Jacoby Ellsbury 
35. Rick Ankiel  - Breakout year in 2009, 36 HR
36. Lance Berkman 
37. Brandon Webb 
38. Justin Morneau 
39. Jake Peavy 
40. Brandon Phillips 
41. Cole Hamels 
42. Francisco Rodriguez 
43. Jonathon Papelbon 
44. Jason Bay 
45. Russell Martin 
46. Brian McCann 
47. Joe Nathan 
48. Kevin Youkilis 
49. Jose Lopez  - Another breakout year
50. James Shields