Curtis Granderson is a Better Player than Grady Sizemore

Grady Sizemore is ridiculously overrated and gets by solely on hustle. His .277 average should be one of many indicators that he can't compete against his closest, but lesser known challenger Curtis Granderson.

Granderson is entering his peak year this season at 27. He has to improve upon his run total of 122 last year (Sizemore had 118) with the additions of Miguel Cabrera and Edgar Renteria. Cabrera had a .320-34-119 season with the lowly Marlins, and should improve upon those numbers, benefitting Granderson. Curtis will see more pitches to hit with the new lineup protection and should eclipse 25 HR.

Sizemore had 24 longballs last year, and will not get pitches to hit with Travis Hafner coming off a dismal year. Also, with more lineup depth, Granderson should improve upon his RBI totals. If you look at Detroit, they might not have any fringe players in their lineup. Pudge Rodriguez, Carlos Guillen, Placido Polanco, Jacque Jones, all of these guys are quality major leaguers who should get on base for Granderson at a regular clip.

Also, when its Granderson on the base paths, he stole 25 bases but was only nabbed once. Curtis also rapped out 23 triples and got on base via hit 185 times. Granderson is prepped to deliver a great season.

Grady Sizemore has always been a hard-nosed centerfielder who could always be relied on for a clutch steal or hit. But he's over-hyped and gets too much credit for his web gems and guts.

Sizemore hit .277 with 24 HR, 78 RBI, 118 R, and 33 SB. Not too shabby, but it doesn't constitute a second rounder. Actually, why not draft a power first sacker in the second round and wait until the 3rd/4th round when Granderson usually goes to get him.

Simply put, Sizemore will get picked higher because of exposure. Curtis was an impact player for the Tigers, and will improve upon his '07 numbers.

Granderson is older, and has more pro experience, meaning he has more of a chance to breakout.

Sizemore has taken big hits from walls and dives and his body has to start collapsing soon. I can't predict an indefinite healthy season for Grady, and Granderson is much more durable.

Also, Curtis need not worry about losing his job to top prospect Cameron Maybin, now a Marlin.

Curtis Granderson is a better player than Grady Sizemore. Isn't life Grand?

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