2009 MLB Team Preview: Kansas City

Jacobs hit 30 homers, but his strikeouts and poor plate instincts makes him one dimensional. Still, his power numbers make him viable for the time being.

Gload is a very limited offensive player who gets by on his defensive prowess. If gets in games, look for a weak .240 to .270 batting average and a few, and far in between, extra base hits.

Callaspo isn't an offensive threat and doesn't do anything on the bases. He lacks speed and is a below average defender who lacks range and instincts. He could lose his job this spring.

The Hard-hitting infielder is destined to build on his impressive rookie campaign and could be a real value on draft day as most Royals usually are. In 2008, the 27-year-old rookie enjoyed a breakout season batting .325 with 10 home runs in only 419 at-bats. As an added bonus he qualifies in most leagues at shortstop and second base.

May be overvalued by a fantasy owner expecting his third year in the bigs to be a breakout season. He does have the possibility to go 20HRs and 15 steals but stuck in a weak lineup will limit his potential and the average is likely to hover between .260 - .270. A better value in keeper leagues but figures to still have growing pains in 2009.

The 30 year old has pop but will post a poor average and the weak Royal lineup will limit his production. He may be in a platoon with John Buck. Olivo posted 12 HRs in 2008 but rarely ever takes a walk. Only an AL-only option on draft day.

His value drops unless he can reclaim starting job. In 2007, he blasted a career-high 18 home runs but Buck regressed to nine in 2008, showing the same inconsistency that has plagued him throughout his career. His power potential is obvious, but he can't seem to get his batting average out of the .220-.240 range. Until he does, the Royals will never trust him with everyday duty, and you can't take him seriously as a Fantasy option. At age 28, he does have some room for improvement. Then again, by age 28, he should have begun to show some already. Going into 2009, you shouldn't expect anything to change for the sixth-year player. He should probably go undrafted in mixed leagues

The Royals new leadoff hitter surely will not hurt you in the batting average department. While adding a little power and speed he is a superb 5th outfielder

This guy has put up dynamic fantasy seasons in the past but has fallen off in past seasons. Draft him for solid homer and RBI totals.

A consistent batting average plus a move to a less demanding position in left field make DeJesus a potential bargain at number 74.

Time's ticking for former top Royal prospect but he still has a lot of upside and will only be 23 years old in 2009. He showed his potential by posting a .444 slugging percentage over the final three months of 2008. Butler has the potential for a .300 average with 30 home runs so is worth the gamble on draft day.

If he played for a better team Greinke would surely be a top 20 fantasy starter. For now just be happy with this stud who actually pitched better late in the season

Meche is surprisingly showing that he can live up to the 55 million dollar contract the Royals gave him last season. Steady number 6 fantasy starter.

Soria is a sleeper. He's blown just seven save chances in two plus years. If that wasn't impressive enough, then his opponents' .178 batting average should do the trick.