Catcher - RYAN DOUMIT, Pittsburgh Pirates
Doumit has been limited by injuries in the past but has proven he can hit. He had 9 homers in 252 sporadic at-bats in 2007. The Pirates will find him more playing time this year by using him at OF, 1B and C, so expect him to get approximately 400 at bats this year. In this case, 400 quality at bats beats 550 below-average one from a full-time starter.
Not worth a high draft pick given his uncertain playing status but be sure to grab him before the likes of Lo Duca, Suzuki, Schneider and Kendall. Pair him with a #1 catcher and you've got a distinct advantage over your opponents.

First Base - JOEY VOTTO, Cincinnati Reds
Standing in Votto's way at 1B is the 38 year old Scott Hatteberg, so Votto's time is now. He had 4 homers and 17 RBIs in 84 at-bats in 2007. He's got a smooth stroke and will hit for power in Cincinnati's homer happy stadium.
Votto will have every chance to contribute and could very well have Josh Hamilton-type numbers.

Second Base - AARON HILL, Toronto Blue Jays
Hill quietly accumulated solid stats in 2007 with 17 HRs, 78 RBIs, and a .291 average. Because he was so consistent over the season, he generated little buzz (9/48 in the first half, 8/30 after the break). But that kind of consistency over a full season will help any fantasy team.
Draft him in the late rounds and you'll have, at worst, a solid contributor and at best a 20+ homer middle infielder with solid average and rbi #s.

Shortstop - KHALIL GREENE, San Diego Padres
While Greene's numbers in '07 were impressive for a SS (27 hrs and 97 rbis), there's lots of room for improvement. He hit .163 in May and .205 in July. If Greene can find more consistency as he matures, his numbers will rise across the board. Greene started to show improvement in the 2nd half of last season based on his willingness to go the opposite way and his ability to stay healthy for a full season.
Look for 30+ homers out of Greene this year and don't be afraid to draft him anytime after the top 5 shortstops are gone.

Third Base - JOSH FIELDS, Chicago White Sox
Fields started hitting as soon as he was given the chance. After the All-Star Break. Fields hit 18 homers and had 49 RBIs. He won't be surprising anyone this year, but US Cellular is notoriously friendly to right-handed pull-hitters. For proof, see how Dye and Konerko fared before coming to the White Sox.
Fields will be given the opportunity to pay full-time and, as an added bonus, will have 3B and OF eligibility in your league.

Outfielder - CARLOS QUENTIN, Chicago White Sox
Quentin is a deep sleeper in mixed leagues, but NEVER count out a right-handed hitter in US Cellular Field. He finally gets a full-time job as Chicago's left-fielder, so watch him this season as a potential break out star. He has the talent to be a .300 hitter with 20+ homers.
Draft him in the late rounds or monitor his progress as a free agent. If he starts strong, take a low risk flyer on him.

Designated Hitter - JACK CUST, Oakland Athletics
Cust was once considered a big-time prospect for the Rockies but had morphed into a journeyman until his breakout year in 2007. Which is the real Jack Cust? FBJ believes that Cust is legit. Cust, known as a pure pull hitter before 2007, began to use the whole field last year. He hit 26 homers and 86 RBIs, but more than half of his homers went to center and opposite field last year. See the chart .
Don't overpay for him, but grab him at a bargain price and expect similar numbers from last year.

Left-handed Starter - RANDY JOHNSON, Arizona Diamondbacks
The Big Unit certainly had his moments last year. You know he'll start the season late and he'll miss time with injury, but feel good about yourself if Randy's your 6th starter. In May, he was 3-1 with 2.91 ERA and 41 Ks in 30.2 innings. And he was on his way to a positive June before injuring himself (3.60, 19Ks in 15.0 innigns). Don't count on RJ to save your season but don't go thinking he's done either.
Monitor his spring and draft him in the middle-to-late rounds after your position players are filled.

Right Handed Starter - A. J. BURNETT, Toronto Blue Jays
Burnett did his usual stint on the DL last year but came back on fire to help his owners when it counted most. After the ASB, he was 5-2 with 3.01 ERA and 70Ks in 71.2 innings. Plus he dominated in August with a 1.63 ERA. Before the injury, Burnett had been learning to trust his stuff more and put it together after the Break. Look for more progression from Burnett but expect the usual stint on the DL.
Draft him as a 3rd or 4th starter in the early-middle rounds.

Closer, BRAD LIDGE, Philadelphia Phillies
It took awhile, but Lidge finally began to show what made him a top closer for years in the Astros. He was unhittable in May, June and July before (1.10, 1.00 and 2.79 ERAs respectively) before faltering in August and September (5.11, 5.23 ERAs). Now he's the closer for the Phillies and he will get plenty of saves opps. Look for a fresh start on a hot team to elevate Lidge's game.
Draft him in the early-middle rounds and get plenty of saves and Ks.