Spring training is upon us, and for baseball nuts like me, it’s time to start scouting for fantasy baseball. Whether you like the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees or even a random team like the Arizona Diamondbacks, there’s no denying that fantasy baseball is tons of fun! Soon, the trash-talking will be flying high in the draft room and new rivalries will be forged.
I could go on and on about which players are a lock for a good season, which players will get the most home runs, etc. But let’s instead take a look at players who are solid but are still a question mark in terms of effectiveness in 2011. Should the pitching staff be supported by tricky Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Ted Lilly or unpredictable AJ Burnett (pictured at left) of the New York Yankees?
Here are 11 players from around the league who, despite an off 2010, are worth a shot this season.