Undervalued potential

The season is upon us as spring training has officially started. I'm sure by now you've started to schedule some drafts and maybe take your first look at some cheat sheets. Well, I'm here to help and this time I'll be discussing those guys that might not show up as high as you would think. There could be various reasons for that, but I think there's a chance these guys could give you great value in your drafts when they rebound this year. Their flying under the radar and could give you that boost late in your draft to bring home a win. We'll start in down in Tampa Bay.

Carl Crawford OF TBY - Yes, he hasn't shown the power/speed combination that we had hoped to see by now, but last year wasn't the true Crawford either. Even if he never lives up to the hype, he can still deliver great speed numbers for a vastly improved Rays' lineup. He's a former first rounder that you might be able to snag in the late third round.

Prince Fielder 1b MIL - In some eyes, last year was a disappointment for Fielder after exploding to hit 50 HRs two years ago. But I'd take 34 HRs and over 100 RBIs from my 1b any day. I think he'll fall somewhere in between those numbers this year and in the 3rd round, he could offer great value.

Rafael Furcal SS LAD - Plagued by injuries last year, Furcal had one of his worst seasons as a pro. I think Manny returns to LA and Furcal proves to be the true lead off hitter they were looking for last year. He might not challenge 40 SBs ever again, but he could give you 30 plus over 100 runs scored.

Victor Martinez C/1B CLE - I can still remember waiting and waiting for VMart to hit that first HR last year. He should bounce back and challenge McCann, Martin and Mauer for elite catcher status once again, although this will be his last year of catcher eligibility.

Robinson Cano 2b NYY - His disappointing season last year wasn't the result of an injury, but just a bad year. He showed signs of breaking out if it multiple times, but never really regained his 2007 form. I would be more than willing to gamble on him bouncing back big time and with all of the new weapons in NY, this could be a huge year for Cano.

John Lackey SP LAA - After a late preseason injury derailed the first half for Lackey last year, he struggled to get back his form all year. He's healthy now and he should bounce back to the form that had him at the top of the SP rankings just 2 years ago.

Not all of these guys will regain the level of previous years, but I also think you should expect a major increase in production from a year ago. A lot of people look at last year's stats, but a look closer will reveal the true potential these guys till possess. Grab them a little earlier than their going now and you should get a big return on your investment.