21. Akinori Iwamura, Pirates
2009 stats: .290 batting average, 1 HR, 22 RBI, .745 OPS
Last three years average: .281 batting average, 5 HR, 35 RBI, .747 OPS
Why you should pick him: Hits for a decent average.
Why you shouldn't: Coming back from a torn ACL, and not a powerful player at all.
22. Kaz Matsui, Astros
2009 stats: .302 batting average, 9 HR, 46 RBI, 19 SB, .659 OPS
Last three years average: .275 batting average, 6 HR, 39 RBI, 24 SB, .724 OPS
Why you should pick him: Wildly inconsistent from year to year, you could catch him on a good one.
Why you shouldn't: Now 34, he's reached his peak.
23. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
2009 stats: .272 batting average, 9 HR, 24 RBI, .857 OPS
Last three years average: .240 batting average, 13 HR, 35 RBI, 15 SB, .783 OPS
Why you should pick him: Started really hot last year before suffering a wrist injury in May. Will he fulfill his potential.
Why you shouldn't: Doesn't hit for a high average.
24. Freddy Sanchez, Giants
2009 stats: .293 batting average, 7 HR, 41 RBI, .742 OPS
Last three years average: .289 batting average, 9 HR, 58 RBI, .732 OPS
Why you should pick him: Former batting champion raised his average last season, and now plays for contender after languishing in Pittsburgh.
Why you shouldn't: No spring chicken at 32, and he won't contribute more than just batting average.
25. Ronnie Belliard, Dodgers
2009 stats: .277 batting average, 10 HR, 39 RBI, .776 OPS
Last three years average: .286 batting average, 11 HR, 48 RBI, .787 OPS
Why you should pick him: He'll be the starter from Day 1 in Los Angeles, in a good lineup. He hit .351 down the stretch for the Dodgers.
Why you shouldn't: At 35, he's bounced around, and there's very little upside.
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Next five: Howie Kendrick, Angels; Kelly Johnson, Diamondbacks; Clint Barmes, Rockies; Luis Valbuena, Rockies; Maicer Izturis, Angels