Second Base Tier
Check out the Original 2nd Base Rankings along with some analysis here. There’s been a few changes with the White Sox’s Chris Getz coming in at 22 and the Washington Nationals’ Anderson Hernandez looking at the number 27 spot.
Blake Dewitt is in limbo, as I patiently await the Los Angeles Dodgers inking Orlando Hudson.
| 1 | Chase Utley | Follow the news on Utley, it’s the difference between #1 and #3 |
| 2 | Ian Kinsler | 518 AB yielded 18HR and 28 SB. If he can stay healthy in that Rangers line-up, he’s #1 |
| 3 | Dustin Pedroia | I still can’t get fully on the Pedroia band-wagon. A decline in HR and SB wouldn’t be surprising |
| 4 | Brian Roberts | 35-40 SB without sacrificing average. Should benefit from a maturing O’s line-up batting behind him |
| 5 | Alexi Ramirez | The most risky pick in the bunch. Strikes out way too much, and doesn’t walk enough but 21 HR in 480AB |
| 6 | Robbie Cano | Rating him this high means I think he slides into the #2 hole and puts up a .320 AVG |
| 7 | Brandon Phillips | 20/20 is a given, but the average is volatile. |
| 8 | Dan Uggla | Just won his arbitration case, the 170Ks isn’t pretty but 30HR from a 2B is nice |
| 9 | Kelly Johnson | Putting Johnson here means career highs across the board. Wouldn’t be surprised if he steals 20. |
| 10 | Jose Lopez | Lopez was a nice surprise last year, but can he repeat? AVG, RBI, R – NO. HR could approach 20 this year though |
| 11 | Howie Kendrick | Kendrick cant stay healthy and will at least start at the back of the Angel’s line-up. .320 AVG is attainable. |
| 12 | Alexi Casilla | 20 SB, and 12 HR seems about right. The Twins could be interesting this year |
| 13 | Rickie Weeks | Aren’t prospects supposed to get better with time? He’s entering his prime and look for the best year yet |
| 14 | Mark DeRosa | Everyone’s favourite sleeper. An .857 OPS percentage will do that |
| 15 | Felipe Lopez | My favourite sleeper: Lots of Runs, and Lots of steals. At this point, he’s your best bet. |
| 16 | Placido Polanco | 300 AVG and a bunch of Runs. Health and Age are starting to become a concern. Tigers should be better this year |
| 17 | Mike Fontenot | Fontenot should get the gig over Miles, but I wouldn’t expect more than 550 PA. .395 OBP = RUN opportunities. |
| 18 | Kaz Matsui | Speed, and Runs. With Tejada’s presumed absence his run totals could drop. Wont hurt you. |
| 19 | Orlando Hudson | Lets see where he lands first. Could steal Jose Lopez’s place if all goes well |
| 20 | Mike Aviles | Aviles is more of a .280 hitter than a .305 hitter. At least he’s not Tony Pena. Jr. |
| 21 | Freddy Sanchez | Value in the average, and could be useful on a young Pirates squad |
| 22 | Chris Getz | He’s been compared to Dustin Pedroia, but I dont see it.. Yet. Solid White Sox line-up. |
| 23 | Asdrubal Cabrera | Cabrera, along with the entire Indians infield, could be a steal this year |
| 24 | Mark Ellis | He does what he does, and he does it well |
| 25 | Aaron Hill | His head hurts, but he’ll bat in the top half of a mediocre Jays line-up |
| 26 | Aki Iwamura | Bats atop a solid Rays line-up. Will score runs, but not much else |
| 27 | Anderson Hernandez | I’m starting to fall in love with the Nationals line-up. Hernandez may bat 8th, but that line-up looks solid |
| 28 | Blake DeWitt | He’s currently listed as the two-bagger for the Dodgers, but Hudson is about to steal that spot |
| 29 | Luis Castillo | Not sure whats going on with the Mets second base gig yet. Murphy would be interesting. |
| 30 | Clint Barmes | Has the job as of now, and if he plays he’ll have some value |
| 31 | Emmanuel Burriss | Whoever nabs the Giants gig will have the green light. |
| 32 | Alberto Collaspo | The Royals are having a coming out party and Collaspo’s invited |
| 33 | Aaron Miles | A smidgen worse than Fontenot if he ends up with the job. |
| 34 | Jeff Baker | Maybe? Check your leagues settings for games played – Stewart may have value here. |
| 35 | Daniel Murphy? | He’s always had issues in the infield. He played some second in the AFL…wasn’t pretty. Has a nice bat though. |
| 36 | Eugenio Velez | Speed, Burriss, and Frandsen. |
| 37 | Brandon Harris | Is your league this deep? He could put up a 50RBI/50Run season? |
| 38 | Kevin Frandsen | Boring. |
| 39 | Ronnie Belliard | Doesn’t look like he’ll be playing any first base or outfield this year |
| 40 | Ronny Cedeno | |
| 41 | Adam Kennedy | |
| 42 | Ray Durham | |
| 43 | Mark Grudzielanek | |
| 44 | Chin-Lung Hu |
Check Back the spreadsheet will soon be available…
