10 Must-Have Players That Will Lead Your Fantasy Baseball Team to the Championship

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KISSIMMEE, FL - MARCH 3: Pitcher Tommy Hanson #73 of the Atlanta Braves throws during an exhibition game against Panama at Champion Stadium March 3, 2009 in Kissimmee, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

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10. Tommy Hanson is one of the MLB's top pitching prospects. Since brought up from the Minors, Hanson is 4-0 with a 2.48 ERA. He has pitched 20 straight scoreless innings, and what makes it even more impressive is that two out of the three teams it was against were the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees.

Michael Bourn-Houston Astros

HOUSTON - APRIL 06: Michael Bourn #21 of the Houston Astros runs to first against the Chicago Cubs during the Opening Day game on April 6, 2009 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

If you are lacking in steals in your league, then this is the guy you want to get. Bourn leads the NL in steals (26), triples (6), and infield singles (20). If you were to get him in free agency right now it would be a steal.

Ricky Romero- Toronto Blue Jays

DUNEDIN, FL - FEBRUARY 25 : Pitcher Ricky Romero of the Toronto Blue Jays throws against the New York Yankees February 25, 2009 at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Quietly, Ricky Romero has put together a productive season behind Roy Halladay. He would be good on any staff who lacks starting pitching. Romero is 6-3 with a 2.85 ERA and 84 K's in 72 inning's pitched.

He has won three straight starts and is rolling.

Mark Reynolds- Arizona Diamondbacks

PHOENIX - JUNE 27: Mark Reynolds #27 of the Arizona Diamondbacks scores a run past catcher Mike Napoli #44 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the fourth inning of the major league baseball game at Chase Field on June 27, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona

Mark Reynold is putting up great numbers on a bad team, which is really hard to do. He is third in the MLB in HR's with 22, ninth in stolen bases with 13, 13th in the league with 56 RBI and seventh in slugging percentage. Mark Reynold's will go fast if he end's up being in the home run derby, so I would get him now.

Nelson Cruz- Texas Rangers

ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 30: Nelson Cruz #17 of the Texas Rangers on June 30, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Potential rookie of the year Nelson Cruz has 19 HR's,47 RBI,13 SB's. He has been one of the biggest surprises of 2009. Hitting 19 HR's and 13 SB's will help any team.

Brad Hawpe- Colorado Rockies

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 30: Brad Hawpe #11 of the Colorado Rockies rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 30, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

He won't be on the free agent market, but it would be worth it to trade up for him. Hawpe is a potential MVP candidate and has been the fantasy steal of the season. Hawpe has a .333 AVG, 13 HR's, and 56 RBI. He has been on fire so try to trade up for him.

Dan Haren- Arizona Diamondbacks

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 02: Dan Haren #15 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on June 2, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Like Hawpe, you'll have to trade up for him, but it will be worth. In 16 starts, 15 of them have been quality starts. He leads the NL in ERA 2.19, WHIP 0.85, and base runners per game. He is likely going to be the All Star starter and Cy- Young.

Christian Guzman- Washington Nationals

NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Ramiro Pena #19 of The New York Yankees tags out Cristian Guzman #15 of The Washington Nationals on an attempted steal during their game on June 18th, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty

Guzman has had a productive season, supporting a .318 batting average and four triples. If your looking for AVG Guzman is your guy.

Wandy Rodriguez- Houston Astros

DENVER - MAY 14: Starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez #51 of the Houston delivers against the Colorado Rockies during MLB action at Coors Field on May 14, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Rodriguez earned the win as he pitched seven innings recorded 11 strike outs

He's been awesome for the Astros this year, he has 95 K's, a 3.21 ERA, and is 7-6. Don't get fooled by his record though; Wandy plays for a bad team and is mainly the reason behind the record.

Jason Marquis- Colorado Rockies

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 30: Starting pitcher Jason Marquis # 21 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 30, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Marquis is 10-5 with a 3.87 ERA. He has been lights out for the Rockies. He recently pitched a complete game vs the Dodgers to raise his win total to 10. He is tied for first in the league in wins.

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