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The baseball season regular season is an endurance testing 162, the marathon of fantasy sports for mentally strong owners. Then again, even in the out-of-season winter months, between player movement and off-season surgeries, a fantasy baseball player’s calendar is fully booked. In case you’ve fallen behind in your preparation as we amble towards an early spring draft date, here’s a look at some of the higher profile moves of the summer and how they should play out in 2011.Adrian Gonzalez (SD to Boston) Though he’s put up more than capable numbers during his time spent in San Diego, Petco Park is traditionally a graveyard for power hitters. Still, Gonzalez has managed 30 homeruns in each of the past 4 seasons, including a career high 40 long balls in 2009. With the lefty slugger now stroking to the short right porch at Fenway Park, 40 homers stands as closer to a floor projection than his potential ceiling. Throw in a supporting cast of much higher merit and A-Gon is poised for career highs in both HRs and RBI this coming season.Adrian Beltre (Boston to Texas) Beltre has hit over .300 and/or broken the 100 RB plateau in just two seasons, 2004 and 2010, both contract years. Immediately following his last contract, Beltre dropped from a .334 avg, 48 HRs and 121 RBI to a .255 avg, 19 HRs and 87 RBI. The third baseman just signed a 5-year deal check back in 2015 when the then 36-year old Beltre suddenly finds his 3^rd wind. Regardless of who’s batting around him or what kind of launching pad he calls home, don’t expect such impressive numbers without a payday looming. (more…)