The outfield is loaded with young players ready for breakout seasons. The position is not as deep as people think especially if you play in a league with five starting outfielders. Don't be afraid to take a couple of outfielders in the first few rounds if the value is right. Here are some to target.

Andrew McCutchen (Pirates): Just watch him play and the talent is apparent. Already impressed in first two seasons and there's more upside. He's a five-tool player, although the power jump may not happen this year, 20 home runs is possible. He cut down on the strikeouts and takes walks. If he bats third in the lineup, he will improve on the 56 RBIs. Don't be afraid to reach for him.

Matt Kemp (Dodgers): Failed to live up to expectations after being a first-round pick in many leagues. Still, he hit a career-high 28 home runs and stole 19 bases despite a .249 average. He will bounce back and is worth a second-round pick.

Jay Bruce (Reds): There was a lot of buzz when Bruce came to the majors in 2008 and he's steadily improved. He's turns 24 in April and hit at least 21 home runs in first three seasons. On the verge of a breakout.

Justin Upton (Diamondbacks): Upton took a step back last season with a sore shoulder playing a part. He strikes out too much and that's not uncommon for a young player. Upton has 25-25 potential. He hit 26 home runs and stole 20 bases in 2009.

Hunter Pence (Astros): Seems to get undervalued. Three consecutive seasons of 25 home runs and four straight of at least 11 stolen bases, including a career-high 18 last year. Plays in a great ballpark for a righthanded hitter and if he could increase his fly ball rate a little, he could top 30 home runs.

Nelson Cruz (Rangers): If he could somehow play 150 games, you're looking at an elite fantasy player. Played in just 108 last season because of three stints on the disabled list with a bad hamstring and hit .318 with 22 home runs, 78 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases. He presents risk, but his high upside is worth it.

Drew Stubbs (Reds): Had 22 home runs and 30 stolen bases. A 33 percent strikeout rate will limit his batting average, but the power/speed combo and his price tag is worth it.

Dexter Fowler (Rockies): The overall numbers weren't exciting last season, but after spending June in the minors, he had a good second half. He will hit leadoff and if you need speed in the middle to late rounds, Fowler is a good target.

Seth Smith (Rockies): Will be given the opportunity to play every day, but he needs to prove he can hit lefthanders. It's a small sample, but has a .190 career average in 121 at-bats against lefties.

Some good late-round picks: Ryan Raburn, Ben Francisco, Tyler Colvin, Nate McLouth, Logan Morrison, Travis Snider, and Jose Tabata.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses. Credit: Randee Dadonna

Out East with Doug Geed: Wine harvests, a fish market, baked treats and poinsettias NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses.

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