At first glance, the numbers Olivo compiled last season (.263-16-58 in 127 games) are quite good for a fantasy catcher. However, when one takes a closer look within the numbers, it is fairly remarkable that he was able to accomplish as much as he did. Consider that Olivo posted a .287 OBP and 103K/9BB on the campaign as well as a .215 batting average and .620 OPS in 62 home games. The power is legit, but just be aware that the batting average could be lower in 2007.

14. Brad Ausmus Houston Astros

The 37-year-old is a good example of a player who has more value in real-life than in fantasy. His defense and ability to handle a pitching staff, while extremely helpful to the Astros, does nothing for the average fantasy owner. Ausmus is coming off of the worst offensive season of his career (.230-2-39 with .593 OPS in 139 games) and has reported being bothered by shoulder stiffness since December. As of now, they are downplaying the shoulder injury as something that should only limit him early in spring training, but it is just another strike against any potential value Ausmus might have this year.

15. Javy Lopez Colorado Rockies

Lopez, 36, was decent with Baltimore last season (.265-8-31 with .727 OPS in 76 games), but he was brutal in the 18 games he played for the Red Sox (.190-0-4 with .485 OPS). He is expected to compete with Yorvit Torrealba and Chris Iannetta for two spots on the Colorado roster. The 23-year-old Iannetta is perhaps the most intriguing of the group as he hit .336-14-48 with 55K/48BB in 91 games combined between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Colorado Springs before hitting .260-2-10 with .759 OPS in 21 games for the Rockies late last season. Lopez could have some value in NL-only leagues, but we will have to see how he does this spring. The one-year, $750,000 contract Lopez signed with Colorado is not guaranteed so they will not hesitate to dump him if Iannetta and Torrealba clearly outperform him this spring.