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Bad contracts are like bad haircuts—they're embarrassing, annoying and don't go away fast enough.

The Mets, like all teams, have certainly had their share of bad haircuts.

Checking out the history of bad deals the Mets have given out over the years and you come up with a wide range of names. Some guys were big-name players who just never lived up to their contract, while others were no-namers who collected a pay check and disappeared like a thief in the night.

There may not be a team in baseball with more passionate fans than the Philadelphia Phillies. For all of the years of losing through the early 1970's, late 1980's and early 1990's, they have seen many years of success as well.

Our top three fantasy outfielders in 2011 are the same top three fantasy outfielders that most other sites have in their top three. However, I've seen all three in the top spot at a relatively even split. In an ideal world, I'd like to get my No. 1 outfielder as the third outfielder off the board.

Here are our top 50 outfielders in fantasy baseball for 2011:

As a Reds supporter, I love talking to Cubs fans.

See, in Cincinnati, we’re used to losing. We’re familiar with the bruised, aching feeling that follows every season gone bad. We know all too well the dejection of finishing fifth or sixth in the division, with no realistic prospects of hope on the horizon.

Who did it, what for, how, when, where and why?  These are the questions you want answers to, and I'll provide them this year.

Follow me all season long and trust me to navigate you through the murky waters of Major League Baseball drama.

Dramatic introductions aside, it's time for a visual presentation of some of the stories I'll be watching.  You're welcome to join me.

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Shortstop has become a very difficult position to fill. It offers very little power, made evident by the fact that only four shortstops hit 20 or more home runs last year. If you’re looking for steals, however, this is where you find them. In fact, 25 shortstops racked up double-digit totals last season, including seven who stole 20-plus.

Third base has become surprisingly thin in recent seasons.

While the elite players (Wright, Longoria and perhaps even Rodriguez, Youkilis and Zimmerman) offer fantastic production, the rest of the group offers nothing but questions.

Kevin Youkilis doesn’t have third-base eligibility yet, but he’s worth the wait. After a week or two (depending on what site you play on), he’s the fourth-best player at the position.

Mike Pelfrey will become the 21st different Opening Day starter for the New York Mets when he takes the mound against the Florida Marlins on April 1.

While he's not the true ace of the team, he'll have to assume the lead role in Johan Santana's absence.

The Mets have sent All-Stars, Cy Young winners and Hall of Famers out on Opening Day in the past.

Pitchers such as Doc Gooden, David Cone and Pedro Martinez have all had Opening Day duties in the past. Where does right-hander Mike Pelfrey rank?

Click to find out.