Many fantasy fans prefer to stock their rosters full of players from their favorite team, as opposed to players who make a living playing for a feared rival. Wouldn't you rather go through the season checking Russell Martin's stats every night, instead of a player from another National League West team?

If competing for a title feels empty without having a bunch of Dodgers on your team, here are 10 guys to focus on come draft day:

1. Russell Martin | C | $24
How does a player follow up a season in which he led NL catchers in average, OBP, slugging, hits, homers, runs and stolen bases? Martin certainly set the bar high, but he's young and talented enough to deliver a nice encore. The soon-to-be 25-year-old wore down late last year (.259 AVG in September), so owners can expect a slight decrease in playing time. Otherwise, he's a good bet to provide five-category production once again, which separates him from the pack of plodding, offensively challenged players at his position.

2. Takashi Saito | RP | $23
Saito dominated in his second big league season, compiling 39 saves while limiting opposing hitters to a miniscule .151 average. Along the way, he racked up ratios that ranked him near the top of the reliever leaderboard. Although it's tough to forecast a drop-off for such an untouchable pitcher, don't forget that Saito will be 38 before Opening Day. It couldn't hurt to handcuff fireballing setup man Jonathan Broxton as insurance.

3. Rafael Furcal | SS | $20
Furcal was unable to deliver his usual second-half surge in 2007, finishing with his worst all-around numbers in years. The root of his problems is easily explainable, however, as the 30-year-old never fully recovered from the badly sprained ankle he suffered at the end of Spring Training. Unless he falls victim to another freak injury prior to the start of '08, Furcal is a good bet to bounce back with double-digit homers and an increase in steals. And given his perceived drop in value following a disappointing season, he'll likely be obtainable at a bargain price.

4. Matt Kemp | OF | $18
After toying with the idea of trading Kemp this offseason, the Dodgers decided to hold onto the talented 23-year-old. Kemp is a bit of an adventure on defense and is still figuring out the finer points of baserunning, but he's already a hitting machine. Project last year's numbers for 500 at-bats, and that gives you 17 homers, 72 RBIs, 80 runs and 17 steals. He's not going to duplicate that .342 batting average, but Kemp looks to be a five-tool stud in the making. All signs point to a breakout year.

5. Juan Pierre | OF | $17
Pierre provided more of the same in 2007, finishing second in the Majors with 64 stolen bases. The 30-year-old isn't just a one-trick pony, as he annually contributes an average close to .300 and 90-plus runs. Even if he's traded, as has been rumored, Pierre is a strong bet to retain his value. If you're looking for serious speed, he's one of the top players to consider, especially if you don't mind sacrificing power.

6. Andruw Jones | OF | $16
Many fantasy owners will be singing "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" when it comes to Andruw Jones. The center fielder had a contract year to forget in 2007, batting just .222 while experiencing a significant drop in power. To be fair, Jones was playing with a hyper-extended elbow for much of the year. When healthy, the 30-year-old has consistently hit .260 with 30-plus homers, and he's certainly young enough to regain that form. With the pressure of playing for a big payday out of the way, owners can look for Jones to rebound in Hollywood.

7. James Loney | 1B | $16
Give Loney credit. When the Dodgers re-signed Nomar Garciaparra to be their 2007 first baseman, Loney didn't complain, despite having already proven himself in the Minors. Instead, he simply hit his way into a starting job last June and never looked back. Needing no introduction to big league pitching, Loney led all qualified rookies with a .331 average. The home run power might take longer to develop, but the average is no fluke. With Nomar now an afterthought, Loney shouldn't have trouble topping a .300 clip again while putting up 90-plus RBIs as the Dodgers' No. 3 hitter.

8. Jeff Kent | 2B | $14
Kent showed that he still ranked among the game's top-hitting second basemen in 2007, leading the Dodgers in batting average and homers while posting a terrific 57/61 BB/K ratio. Unfortunately, he also missed his share of time with injuries for the second straight season, finishing with 494 at-bats in 136 games. Kent will turn 40 in Spring Training, so don't expect him to reestablish himself as a durable, everyday player at this stage of his career. Owners will need to prepare themselves for the possibility of going without his potent bat for extended stretches of time.

9. Chad Billingsley | SP | $11
If there's one NL starter who could vault up the fantasy rankings this year, it's Billingsley. After being relegated to relief duty early in 2007, Billingsley took advantage of a starting opportunity, lowering his ERA and improving his strikeout rate in each of the season's final three months. Attacking the strike zone aggressively with a mid-90s heater and a plus slider, the 23-year-old can make life extremely difficult on hitters. His control could use more refining, but Billingsley has the stuff and the makeup to become the Dodgers' top gun by the end of '08.

10. Brad Penny | SP | $9
On the surface, Penny had a breakthrough year in 2007. He earned his second straight All-Star nod after a blistering first half and closed out the season with career-best marks in ERA and innings. But look closer, and you'll find a pitcher whose peripherals don't match the newfound hype. Penny's strikeout rate actually fell to a career low mark (5.8 K/9), while his walk rate noticeably jumped (3.2 BB/9) last season. Let others bid top dollar on Penny, who looks like a prime candidate to return to earth.