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Despite worries over the hip, Chase punched in and churned out a vintage Utley season. A poor September took the shine off his batting average, but there's nothing here to suggest that he will be anything other than what he has been - the best fantasy second baseman in baseball, playing for a good team and in a good park. .305-100-30-110-18 in 600 AB |
Negatives/Downside:
Utley is age 31 coming off a significant injury. He did fade significantly in September (batting .198 with correspondingly poor secondary numbers). He's unlikely to be perfect again in stolen bases. The addition of Placido Polanco probably batting ahead of Utley (with Shane Victorino moving back in the order) potentially is a weaker table-setter. But it's hard to be too pessimistic here. .285-95-28-90-13 in 525 AB |
Analysis:
Utley set aside fears about his hip by producing another first-round level season and along with it a career high in stolen bases. Owners shouldn't worry about his batting average drop. Although it would be foolish to expect a return to the .332 of 2007, most of his drop off in 2009 was due to a .198 September when he was playing through a severely bruised foot from a foul ball. Likewise, you shouldn't expect a perfect 23 for 23 in stolen bases.
Defensive metrics should generally be taken with a grain of salt, but stats like UZR and other range metrics can be used as an indicator of diminished speed. Utley's range factors were all down (UZR 10.8 down from a career high of 20.2 in 2008) but essentially equivalent to his 2006 numbers (9.3 UZR), so there doesn't appear to be any cause for concern going forward.
The main question with Utley is whether to take him before or after the top two outfielders (Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp). We say bid with confidence. .295-100-30-110-15 in 600 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 4 |
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Very few players have Kinsler's multi-category potential. Ian Kinsler and Chase Utley are in a class of their own at second base, blending a perfect balance of speed and power into their games. Kinsler is one of baseball's only players that will challenge 30 HR and 30 SB. On top of that, he'll be an elite source of runs and contribute an above average RBI total. Kinsler will likely be a top-15 pick, and you can have a huge advantage at the position with him in your line-up. .280-105-30-90-30 in 580 AB |
Negatives/Downside:
Painfully low batting average in 2009 (.253) will need to increase for Kinsler to be a truly elite fantasy contributor. Last year's 144 games was a career high, as he has historically been an injury risk. .255-85-15-75-15 in 520 AB
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Kinsler is the second best player at his position, with the ability to out-produce Chase Utley. If Kinsler can stay healthy all year, he could end up as the premier second baseman heading into 2011. He'll go a round later and about $7-10 cheaper in drafts, making him a better value. .270-100-25-85-25 in 560 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 16 |
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No one in the majors does more with less than Pedroia. What Pedroia lacks in raw talent, he makes up for with effort. Hitting in the two-hole in the potent Sox line-up will help Pedroia keep pace with his 2009, during which he scored 115 runs and stole 20 bases. While his 2009 season wasn't on par with his MVP 2008 season, he really only saw a significant dip in average and a slight drop in RBI. To say 2009 was a true disappointment unfairly takes away from what was in actuality a very good season. .315-115-15-75-20 in 630 AB |
Negatives/Downside:
The 30 point dip in average Pedroia experienced in 2009 as compared to 2008 is concerning, even if he did finish at nearly .300. A drop from 83 RBI in 2008 to 72 in 2009 is also a concern. It looks like Pedroia will always chase that magical 2008 season, and his 2009 stat line is more in line with what to expect from him. .290-100-10-65-10 in 590 AB |
Analysis:
Perhaps it was a slight disappointment, but Pedroia's 2009 season was still extremely good. In fact, I like him more as someone to target this season since the inflated expectations from his 2008 season will no longer be hanging over him. .300-110-15-70-15 in 620 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 34 |
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At his best, Phillips will fill up all five categories. He's not elite in any one, but is very hard to find a player of such balance. .280-85-25-100-30 in 585 AB |
Negatives/Downside:
If you are looking an elite source of a certain category, look elsewhere. Phillips is tailor-made for teams that build with balanced players. .270-75-18-85-20 in 560 AB |
Analysis:
Phillips remains a stud player at a position that usually lacks depth (second base). Although he's been trending down in home runs for the last three seasons, Phillips remains the most reliable power option from the position behind Kinsler and Utley and is a safe source of speed. There's no question Phillips will hit the 20/20 club again in 2010, maybe even 25/25. He's the perfect player for anyone who likes to build teams on balance. Phillips will come at a price -- anything after the third round should be considered a steal. He may not be truly elite at his position, but his consistency elevates him in a class above the Pedroias, Canos, and Hills of the world. .275-80-20-90-25 in 580 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 35 |
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Roberts is one of the fastest second basemen out there, and he pairs that with an elite source of runs. In an improved Baltimore line-up, he could even improve on those totals. .290-105-18-75-33 in 625 AB |
Negatives/Downside:
At age 32, he's starting to get long in the tooth. Look for slight drop in power numbers and possibly stolen bases. .280-95-13-65-25 in 595 AB |
Analysis:
Brian Roberts is not quite an elite second baseman, but he's definitely close. Roberts will be close to the league lead in runs, and with 72 HR+2B, he'll be one of the top OPS performers among speedsters. He's a perfect compliment to a team that takes a lot of power early on. .285-100-15-70-30 in 610 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 41 |
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Hill is a contact hitter who was able to turn his doubles into home runs last season. Hill's power totals from last year put him at the top of the long-fly list for second basemen. If everything breaks right for Hill in 2010, he'll have a season that resembles his 2009 line. .285-100-30-105-5 in 650 AB |
Negatives/Downside:
Hill is coming off a massive season, and a step back is more likely than a step forward in 2010. Expect a drop in home runs, runs and RBI this season. .275-85-20-85-5 in 600 AB |
Analysis:
Because of the shallow talent pool that is second base, Hill is pretty hot commodity. If he could replicate his monstrous 2009 -- 36 HR, 108 RBI -- he'll be worth all the attention. Problem is, I just don't see that happening. His bread and butter are those power numbers, which frankly, he won't replicate. Without those numbers, he's essentially Jose Lopez. Not bad, but not worthy of a top-four round selection. Hill had never eclipsed 17 HR before 2009, so it's hard to believe that he can keep up this torrid pace. If he can get to 25 this year, it will be an accomplishment. There are safer second basemen out there -- take one of them instead. .280-90-25-90-5 in 630 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 50 |
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Zobrist's power surge continued last season, as the 28-year-old mashed 27 homers and plated 91 RBI. As an added bonus, he swiped 17 bases and drew 91 walks en route to a .405 OBP. While some might be leery of Zobrist's once-light stick coming to life, remember that his power numbers jumped sharply way back in the second half of the '08 season and may be traced to a tweak he made in his swing. Zobrist should once again bat in the middle of the Rays order, and he should keep running as long as Joe Maddon is his manager. He should also be eligible at shortstop, second and the outfield in most leagues. .295-100-28-100-20 in 570 AB |
Negatives/Downside:
Tweak, schmeak -- Zobrist had hit just 15 homers and stolen only seven bases in 145 games prior to his breakout 2009 season. While he may be worth a later round pick, his current price makes him too much of a risk. .275-80-18-80-10 in 490 AB |
Analysis:
We think Zobrist will sustain his power numbers, and throw in a good amount of steals as part of the bargain. Check your league roster rules to determine whether Zobrist is eligible at a given position. .285-90-23-90-18 in 540 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 51 |
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Cano finally busted out in 2009, displaying the talent everyone knew he possessed. He's entering his 27-year old season, a magic number in fantasy baseball, so another huge step forward is a strong possibility. This could be the last year you don't have to pay through the roof for Cano. .320-105-28-95-5 in 635 AB |
Negatives/Downside:
While his 2009 season was a nice step forward, it's always nice to see a young player put together a couple of strong seasons before you feel completely comfortable with them. If that's the worst I can think of for negatives on Cano, you know he's someone to own in 2010. .300-90-20-80-3 in 580 AB |
Analysis:
Cano was helped by the Yankees’ new ballpark, a left-handed hitters dream, in 2009. The Yankees lineup always provides a ton of opportunities to score and drive in runs as well. Look for his 2010 season to be quite similar to his 2009 campaign. .310-100-25-90-5 in 615 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 49 |
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Uggla plays long ball as very few other second basemen can -- 2009 marked his third straight season with at least 31 bombs. He has finished at least second in homers among big league second basemen each of his four seasons and has plated at least 88 RBI in each of his four MLB seasons. More of the same should be in store for 2010, and fantasy owners should once again enjoy Uggla's penchant for power pop. .260-95-33-100-5 in 620 AB |
Negatives/Downside:
What they won't enjoy is Uggla's woeful batting average, which lags well behind the average for starting big-league keystone-sackers. Uggla finished 22nd at his position in batting average last season, and with a career mark of just .257, there's not much upside here. Oh, the power will be there, but there will be a hefty price tag attached. .245-80-25-80-0 in 550 AB |
Analysis:
Think of Uggla in the same terms as Carlos Pena of Tampa Bay -- they are both very good at what they can do (namely, leave the yard) and very bad at what they can't do (make contact). Both have their place in fantasy lineups, but adding either of them to your roster requires a heavy investment in high-average hitters elsewhere. With the abundance of decent options at second base this year, it's hard to recommend reaching for Uggla -- rather, wait and see if he falls too far in your draft. .250-90-30-90-3 in 600 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 65 |
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Although Ramirez' batting average took a hit going from .290 in 2008 to .277 in 2009, he more than doubled his walks. In 2008 Alexei walked an unacceptable 18 times over 509 plate appearances, and improved that to 49 times over 606 plate appearances. That's a much more fundamental change to his game than a loss of 13 points of batting average.
Although he is not terribly efficient base stealer (66%) Alexei does run and is unlikely to be stopped by manager Ozzie Guillen. With even a slight rebound in power that makes Alexei at least a 15/15 player in the middle infield and perhaps 20/20. .290-85-20-80-20 in 575 AB |
Negatives/Downside:
Alexei's ISO dropped in 2009 to .115. For those not used to working with ISO (the difference between BA and SLG -- basically a good way to look at whether a player's batting is mainly singles), .115 is about as bad as it gets for a full-time player. And 2008's .185 wasn't that good either. And there's not much reason to think it will change. In 2008 he hit a total of 22 doubles, and weak as that was, followed it with only 14(!) in 542 AB in 2009. .270-65-13-70-13 in 500 AB |
Analysis:
When Alexei Ramirez joined the White Sox in 2008 and banged 21 home runs to go along with 13 stolen bases, there were high expectations that he would be a tidy 20/15 option in the middle of the infield or perhaps a little better over time. Last season, despite drawing enough walks to pull his OBP up, the Cuban Missile dropped most of his other fantasy stat categories.
What's more, all the danger signals of his 2008 campaign (no doubles and a weak ISO and inefficient base stealing) were confirmed when 120 of his 150 hits went for singles. Ramirez now loses his second base eligibility (a major plus last season), and while one would usually expect some bounce-back after his sophomore slump, there's little evidence outside of his walk rates that would give one a lot of hope.
Compounding this is the danger presented by a manager who, like the Lou Brown character in the movie "Major league" (ably played by James Gammon) might order Alexei to do push-ups every time he puts the ball in the air, exacerbating an unacceptable .115 ISO and really not helping him get on base that much more. .275-80-15-75-15 in 550 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 106 |
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Lopez is entering his prime and can build on 25 home runs and 96 RBI from 2009. With Chone Figgins and Casey Kotchman now batting in front of him, he should have more RBI opportunities. .280-85-28-105-3 in 640 AB |
Negatives/Downside:
Lopez won't help you out in stolen bases -- that hurts. There's always a possibility that Lopez regresses this season, but it's unlikely. .270-75-23-90-3 in 590 AB |
Analysis:
ose Lopez represents the next tier of second baseman. He hit 25 HR last season, and with Figgins and Ichiro getting base in front of him, he should improve on his career high 96 RBI from 2009. If you miss out on the elite talent at the position (Utley, Kinsler, Philips), Lopez can be had at a better value than the likes of Hill and Pedroia, while producing similar stat lines. .275-80-25-100-3 in 620 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 115 |
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Kendrick should turn in a pretty good average and help out in runs and stolen bases as well. He'll be in double digits in home runs and drive in around 65-75 runs. .305-70-15-70-15 in 500 AB |
Negatives/Downside:
Consistency. Kendrick ended up in the minors last season after an incredibly brutal start to the year. I find it hard to believe that one trip to AAA turned his fortunes around. .290-58-10-58-10 in 380 AB |
Analysis:
Howie Kendrick hits for average, but that's about it. If he ends up moving up in the order, he could end the year with an elite run total and even 10-15 SB. Some may call him a potential breakout player, but I call him a nuisance. He looks like he has all the tools but can never string it together. .295-65-13-65-13 in 450 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 152 |
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A poor man's Dustin Pedroia. Cabrera's actual value is going to be very dependent on the kind of year Grady Sizemore has and whether Michael Brantley is ready to hold a major league job. Although his resume doesn't immediately suggest his .308 average of 2009, he is only 24 and all of his secondary numbers (in particular his 85%+ contact rates) would certainly support that. He doesn't have the power that Pedroia brings for a middle infielder, but the same sort of speed. A .350-.360 on-base performer, Asrubal will need an improved context to reach the higher projections, but he's a quality hitter. .305-100-9-70-20SBs |
Negatives/Downside:
Given the construction of the team, Cabrera could be moved to the back of the batting order instead of the front and at a stroke this would make him 100 picks worse. His historical batting averages suggest that .280's is more likely than .300s despite the excellent contact rates. A .280 hitter with 80 runs is almost the definition of replaceable in most formats. .280-85-6-65-14. 525Abs |
Analysis:
One of the common ways for traditonal baseball people to deride a team's lineup and the game of Roto is to say "it's a rotisserie" line-up (or player). Experienced roto players find this a little amusing because the very lineups used to illustrate this (those terrible old and slow Orioles squads of years ago for example), are precisely the lineups that Roto players avoid - old, slow and injury prone are an anathema to fantasy players.
But if there is an area in which roto really doesn't appreciate real baseball adequately, it might be the cases of Asdrubal Cabrera and Yunel Escobar. No one is saying that this guys are more important to a team than a Grady Sizemore or Chipper Jones as the Indians and Braves found out last season (to their chagrin), but's almost certainly true that teams don't win championships without these kind of players at the tops of their orders. The Yankees stopped winning championships at the end of the 90's because of a lack of Derek Jeters, they started losing because Chuck Knoblauch wasn't getting on 40% of the time any more.
There's nothing in his production that makes Asdrubal "necessary" to a fantasy team - decent average and a few Stolen bases and if Size and Peralta bounce back and he is batting second, perhaps 90-100 runs. But for a real baseball team his skills are invaluable. He gets on base, makes good contact so is an aid to the running game. Hes' not going to be mistaken for Rickey Henderson, but you can't ignore him or he will steal over 80% as he did last season which makes the batters after him effective as well.
I wish our game reflected this value more, and it's not "intangible" the way announcers like to say, it leads directly and measurably to runs scored. Last I checked, the team that scores the most runs still wins. .285-95-8-65-20. 575ABs |
| Recommended Draft Position: 151 |
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If you're willing to gamble on Weeks staying relatively healthy this season, he offers plenty of potential. Last year he looked well on his way to producing the kind of season many have long expected, with 9 HR and a .272 AVG in 147 AB before a wrist injury ended his season, and in preceding years he showed 20 SB ability. If you're lucky and get 500 AB from Weeks, he could reward you with 15 HR and 20 SB, making him a rather valuable 2B. |
Negatives/Downside:
Unfortunately, Weeks' injury history makes him a risky proposition. It's especially troubling that he continues to have problems with his wrist, which could erode his ability to hit for power. Last year's strong start is difficult to evaluate since we have such a small sample size to work with, but seeing his line drive % come in 6% higher than his career mark, along with an elevated HR/FB figure gives one pause about getting overly excited about the hot start. |
Analysis:
Don't necessarily be scared off from Weeks. If you find yourself staring at unappealing, "safe" options at 2B in the middle rounds of your draft, making an upside play on Weeks wouldn't be a bad idea. Just keep in mind that later it would be a good plan to add some insurance at 2B. .255-80-12-60-18 in 400 AB. |
| Recommended Draft Position: 153 |
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Hudson's biggest strength is that he is a known quantity virtually guaranteed of giving fantasy owners across-the-board stats that are adequate for a 2B. He'll steal a few bases, hit some HRs, post a good average, and score his share of runs. If things break right for him in his new home this season, he could bat around .300 with more than 80 runs. |
Negatives/Downside:
Hudson is headed back to the stronger league for 2010, which will be a tougher place to reverse the dip in line drive % and boost in K% he suffered last year. Since Hudson doesn't have one or two particularly strong categories, it's important he offer at least average production across the board, requiring some good fortune. |
Analysis:
If you're not interested in playing for upside at 2B, Hudson is a consistent, reliable guy who will give you decent numbers and won't kill any categories for you. Just don't pay a premium for name recognition and a catchy nickname. .285-80-10-60-10 in 580 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 218 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Scuatro is coming off a fantastic 2009 season in Toronto, and moves into the friendly confines of Fenway Park, and into a strong Red Sox line-up that will provide him with plenty of run scoring and RBI opportunities. 2010 should be another great season for Scutaro. |
Negatives/Downside:
Don't be fooled by Scutaro's 2009 season. He isn't that good. Plus he produced the career high filled statline, .282-100-12-60-14, batting out of the leadoff spot for the Blue Jays, but will hit at the bottom of the order in Boston. In 2010, we will go back to seeing the Marco Scutaro we got to know in his eight seasons before his big 2009. |
Analysis:
It will be interesting to see how Scutaro’s move to Boston effects his numbers. Scutaro produced his solid 2009 numbers hitting leadoff for the Blue Jays, but will hit at the bottom of the order in 2010 with the Red Sox. Comparing Scutaro’s 2009 season to his 2010 season will be an interesting analysis on the importance of where a player bats in the batting order vs. the overall quality of the lineup he bats in. .270-85-10-60-10 in 575 at bats |
| Recommended Draft Position: 219 |
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Prado played the super-utility role to perfection for the Braves last season, and his season's line of .307-64-11-49-1 in 450 AB brought a smile to his fantasy owners as well. Prado projects as the Braves' everyday second baseman in 2010, and his numbers should improve a it as a result. .305-85-15-75-3 in 500 AB. |
Negatives/Downside:
Prado will not help your fantasy cause one bit in the stolen base department. .285-55-10-60-1 in 450 AB. |
Analysis:
Prado is a great "filler" pick as your draft winds down. He's similar to Placido Polanco in that he does everything except steal bases. His position eligibility and multi-category contributions make him a must-own in every format -- just make sure you have a few speedsters in your fold. .295-70-13-65-2 in 475 AB. |
| Recommended Draft Position: 221 |
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Polanco posted a weak first half and came on to post an excellent second half, batting .315 and scoring 44 runs in 73 games after the break. He moves back to Philadelphia and to an even better lineup than when he left. Since he really doesn't run (seven steals each of the past three years) and 10 home runs was a stretch last season, he's not a threat to displace the best second basemen in fantasy circles, but a .300 season and 100 runs if he can bat second is not at all unlikely. .305-100-9-70-7. 625Abs |
Negatives/Downside:
Polanco is not exactly young and got off to a terrible start in 2009. Because he doesn't really run and has no power, his upside is extremely limited. If he gets off to a similar start as last season and starts batting in front of pitchers and catchers, his runs take a hit along with his remaining value. .285-85-7-60-7. 575ABs |
Analysis:
With a guy like Polanco, you probably know as well as we what to expect. 8-10 home runs, 55-75 RBI, 85-95 Rs. More R's and less RBI if batting #2 and vice versa if the Phils bat him lower. He's gotten exactly seven stolen bases each of the past three seasons, so all that is left is to "choose" his batting average.
Although we often complain about players ground ball rates going up (not that high ground ball rates can't work, see: Suzuki, Ichiro), it appeared that Polanco (three of whose four previous sub .300 full seasons previously had also been his highest ground ball rates) was trying to lift the ball. He posted his lowest groundball rate for which we have records and his highest home run total since 2004. It would be tempting to write a narrative on this wherein Polanco was "struggling to help the team" by hitting for more power and his batting average paid the price. Except, as often happens, the facts tend to dispel what would otherwise be a very nice story. Looking at the splits, Polanco's graund ball rate averaged about 47% through June and just over 40% after. But he batted .257 to start, and .306 with the lower grund ball rate....oh and his home run rate was higher with the higher ground ball rate (although not significantly). So for Polanco, again, ground balls tend to be a symptom of his doing less well.
Frankly, Polanco was great in the second half and he moves back to a place where he is very comfortable. We don't expect him to drop a beat moving over to third base. He's certainly not a plus offensive third baseman, but the extra eligibility helps and suggests an inexpensive way to cover a Chipper Jones for instance. .305-95-9-70-7SSB. 600ABs |
| Recommended Draft Position: 216 |
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The Giants were desperate for offense this offseason, so they decided to take a chance on DeRosa. He has been a consistent source of offensive production the past two season, and should continue that trend while batting in the middle of the Giants' order in 2010. He pounded 23 homeruns last season, while collecting 78 runs and 78 RBI. |
Negatives/Downside:
DeRosa's late career power surge was a nice surprise, but don't expect it to continue. He's 35 and moving into a distinct pitcher's park. Furthermore, the Giants offense will be better, but still poor. Furthermore, after his career season in 2008, DeRosa started what is sure to be a swift decline in 2009. Expect that decline to continue in 2010. He has all the makings of being a bust. |
Analysis:
DeRosa's 2008 and 2009 seasons are a lock to be the two best of his career. I don't see him being a complete bust in 2010, but he won't match his 2009 totals, and certainly not his 2008 totals. .265-75-15-75-3 in 520 at bats |
| Recommended Draft Position: 228 |
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Barmes will hit 20+ dingers and steal around double digit bases. Along with it, he'll provide servicable totals in runs and RBI. |
Negatives/Downside:
His average is troublesome and he'll go through peroids where he'll absolutly sink your team. |
Analysis:
Barmes, like many Rockies, is a very streaky player, but he will be able to contribute towards your power numbers. He also possess multiple position eligibility, which can come in handy when injuries start to hit. |
| Recommended Draft Position: 220 |
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Positives/Upside:
McGehee wasn't really on the radar heading into 2009, but ended up being an able producer at 3B. He's also eligible at 2B - a definite plus. If he can approach last year's numbers, he'll be a fantasy asset with dual eligibility. |
Negatives/Downside:
Most think McGehee's 2009 was a bit of a fluke. He's already 27, so it's likely this represents his peak - a position buoyed by his high BABIP and lack of tremendous minor league track record. If Mat Gamel shows he can be adequate at 3B, he may nudge McGehee out of a starting spot. |
Analysis:
At least to begin 2010, McGehee figures to be an asset who's eligible at two infield spots and can provide a little pop. It'd be a good idea to roster another option to safeguard against McGehee likely taking a step back. .260-50-12-50-0 in 420 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 246 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Hits: 90 0 |
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Positives/Upside:
At his best, Johnson can provide some help in all five categories. |
Negatives/Downside:
When Johnson's average dipped down to the sun .230 region he became one of baseball's most unproductive players. |
Analysis:
Kelly Johnson will provide a decent average from the bottom of the line-up along with a little bit of pop and speed. He has a chance for a nice rebound year in Arizona. |
| Recommended Draft Position: 251 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Fantasy Baseball » Hitters
Hits: 72 0 |
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Positives/Upside:
Sanchez has always been a stallwart in average. He should land in the .300+ range, which should lead to a very respectable amount of runs scored. |
Negatives/Downside:
The Giants aren`t really a running team, so whatever speed Sanchez still has will go to waste. Also, don`t count on any power stats what so ever. |
Analysis:
The light hitting Sanchez will provide a decent source of average and runs hitting at the top of the Giants`line-up. |
| Recommended Draft Position: 252 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Positives/Upside:
Should increase his SB #'s after showing good speed in the minors
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Negatives/Downside:
Power was a fluke based on minor league stats
7HR will probably be a career high |
Analysis:
Considering Casilla hit 1 HR every 201 AB in his last 3 seasons, before hitting 1HR in every 55 AB last year his power is almost certain to drop. |
| Recommended Draft Position: 308 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Hits: 207 0 |
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Positives/Upside:
Sizemore brings the ability to contribute across the board for fantasy owners. Last season he clubbed 17 HRs, while also swiping 21 bases at Triple-A, plus he batted over .300. As Detroit's full-time 2B this year, Sizemore figures to get the chance at replicating this performance at the big league level. |
Negatives/Downside:
Offseason ankle surgery could sap some of his speed, at least early on, and even if he recovers, he's not a burner. His BABIP has been consistently high throughout his tenure in the minors - it's possible he's simply established a high baseline, but it seems unlikely his true talent level is that of a .300 hitter. |
Analysis:
With Placido Polanco heading to Philadelphia, the job is Sizemore's to lose if the ankle continues to respond well in spring training. Barring a setback, Sizemore looks to be an intriguing play at 2B who can be an asset across the board in all formats. As someone who finds himself more in the middle of prospect lists, he may potentially be available at a nice value. .275-80-14-60-14 in 550 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 262 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Positives/Upside:
not to make any guarantees of course, but when Ellis returned in July, 2009, he played pretty much everyday (normal rest) for the rest of the season. .274-44-8-48-8 in 83 games, which is usable by any standard. It's no coincidence that both Ryan Sweeney and Daric Barton had fine second halves with OBP north of .380. The A's situation will be much more favorable in 2010. .275-85-17-75-15. 575ABs |
Negatives/Downside:
You don't often lose when you bet against a player "finding" durability at age 33. .255-60-13-55-10. 425ABs |
Analysis:
If you pieced together all of Ellis good stats you;d have quite the line. But you have to admire how he has spread them out over all these years. .316 average in 2005, Highs in HR's (19) and RBI (76) in 2006 and 14 steals in 2008. Of course in between these you've had .233 averages, 41 RBI and 9 HRs in various years. So who can tell what to expect except he is likely to miss time and a fair amount too. Ellis has managed 772 games since he became a "full time" player in 2003, so about 129 games per season and those are just the seasons he actually played, he missed all of 2004.
It's a shame really because if you were to take his career rates on this things you'd have a second baseman who hits 15-20 home runs and steals 10-15 bags over the course of 150 games and that would be usable. But he probably won't play 150 games and he might hit .233 again, which makes him hard to use.
The good news is that when Ellis is injured, he's injured and you can make other temporary arrangements and he does enough while he is playing to contribute. .270-65-13-60-14. 475ABs |
| Recommended Draft Position: 275 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Positives/Upside:
Kennedy still makes amazing contact and is going dirt cheap for a 10/20 guy. Watch where he actually bats as the Nationals have half a good batting order and Kennedy could be the beneficiary. .280-75-10-60-15. 550ABs |
Negatives/Downside:
Although it was fun to see, it's been years since Kennedy has resembled the hitter that he was last season. Regression is the percentage play here. .265-65-5-45-10. 475ABs |
Analysis:
To be fair, we have seen this Kennedy before, in his age 27 and 28 seasons with the Angels. Forced into service due to . It wasn't exactly the Garden of Eden, but Adam is offering us an apple for 2010, do we take a bite?
Kennedy spent most of 2008 and 2009 batting 7th and 8th for the Cardinals, most of the time hitting in front of the pitcher (remember the Cardinals are one of the teams that bats the pitcher 8 now and again). He saw almost no pitches, but took his swings anyway. In 2009 he not only saw pitches, not only took some swings at them, but actually made contact with them, including a rather freakish 71% on pitches out of the zone. Which is to say you'll want to be seeing where he bats in the Nats lineup and not expecting him to maintain that contact rate.
Kennedy was, in many ways, a victim of his own success. After the good, if not spectacular, 2003 and 2004 seasons, he hit .400+ in May of 2005 and decided he was a .300 hitter. He started going for contact, which he achieved at the expense of actual hits, home runs, walks. .265-65-5-45-10. 475ABs |
| Recommended Draft Position: 309 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Positives/Upside:
Valbuena adjusted immediately in double-A ball improving his 2007 mark of .239 to .304 the following season. He improved markedly over the course of the 2009 season. He possess a little pop and some stolen bases should come as the coaching staff gains confidence in his running abilities. .275-70-15-50-10. 550ABs |
Negatives/Downside:
Valbuena is likely to bat in the bad part of the Cleveland order and will get very little contextual support. With the signing of Russell Branyan, it will be possible for the Indians to play him at third at least occasionally with Jhonny Peralta and Asdrubal Cabrera shifting to the right and their natural positions. .255-50-9-35-5. 375ABs |
Analysis:
Valbuena was a pleasant surprise for The Tribe in 2009. Unexpectedly called into duty due to trades, injuries and ineffectiveness, He tallied 10 homes runs and 52 runs while manning the pivot for 103 games. Prior to that, the 23 year-old Valbuena had only 80 games at triple-A and a cuppa with the Mariners in 2008.
It looks like Valbuena will be the Indians second baseman in 2010, so what do we expect? Valbuena actually hit for a bit of average his second time through double-A and upon arrival in triple-A posting .300 averages and an on-base percentage greater than .380. And he hit for some power, posting 11 home runs in both 2007 and 2008. He's short, but strongly built and his fly ball rates and HR/FB were normal, so the power seems real.
Valbuena posted strikeout rates of approximately 1 in 6 most seasons in the minors leagues so his near 1 in 4 (combined with a low walk rate) is cause for concern. But Valbuena improved through the season, posting a .216 average with a worse and .661 OPS before the break and struck out better than 1 in 5 with .272/.752 after.
Valbuena was a double digit base-stealer in the minors but showed absolutely no inclination to stray off the bases in 2009. It would be a nice little bonus but you shouldn't expect it. .265-70-12-45-5. 525ABs |
| Recommended Draft Position: 308 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Positives/Upside:
Sneaky speed and excellent baserunning skills. Decent on-base skills and good minor league contact rates. .275-75-10-65-25. 550ABs |
Negatives/Downside:
Major league strikeout rates much higher than minor league numbers. He adjusted well after the first month of 2009, but it remains a question whether he can hit major league pitchers. Little power and questionable average along with a weak context hitting near the bottom of the Oakland lineup. .255-50-5-45-10. 425ABs |
Analysis:
Because his number in 2008 and 2009 are split between different teams on different levels, a lot of people aren't aware that Pennington stole 31 bases in 115 games in 2008 and then 34 between triple-A and The Show last year. That's too bad because the former Aggie is a terrific baserunner if not a prototypical burner. He can also play all over the field and play well.
What is less good is that people may take away from Pennington's four home runs that he has some kind of pop in his bat and that, as of now, is unlikely to be the case. He's a smallish player and there are no secondary numbers to back up an immediate hope for additional dingers. He's probably not a tremendous on-base player, but he gets on base better than league average and should score runs if the context in Oakland allows.
Pennington loses his multi-position eligibility in most leagues, which hurts his value. But he is still usable in MI leagues and a low end SS in larger formats due to his speed. .275-65-7-50-25. 475ABs |
| Recommended Draft Position: 276 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Positives/Upside:
Injuries limited Matsui to just 132 games last season, but the veteran still managed to steal 19 bases and swat a career-best nine homers. He carries a career batting average of .271 into the 2010 season, and should again put up solid numbers if he can remain healthy. .280-75-8-50-20 in 485 AB |
Negatives/Downside:
Remaining healthy has been a problem for Matsui his entire career, and the fact that he's 34 years old doesn't help his prospects for playing a full season in 2010. He batted just .250 last season, and he may well have begun his career decline. .260-55-5-35-15 in 400 AB |
Analysis:
The Houston second baseman is a last-resort option at middle infield if you're lacking speed. Second base is fairly deep this year, and there are more reliable options than Matsui available late in your draft. .270-60-7-55-18 in 420 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 300 |
Recommendation: Only at a discount |
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Positives/Upside:
Same old Luis. The Mets have no obvious alternative here, so you can count on a decent amount of average, steals and runs to fill your middle infield. .300-80-1-45-20. 525ABs |
Negatives/Downside:
He no longer has any ability to drive the ball, so any RBI are mainly an accident of circumstance. He's another year older so you can't rule out a drop off in average and steals. Castillo is obviously not the future for the Mets, so if they drop out of contention expect the Mets to experiment with second base (and other positions). .280-65-1-35-10. 450ABs |
Analysis:
Castillo is an excellent roster filling choice for those people who operate under the "get something" principle of end-of-draft strategies. The idea is that rather than get a player who is mediocre in everything, you get a player who functions well in a category or two. A single player won't kill you in a category, but a good steals total, or an extra three or four points of average might score you some crucial points. Castillo fits this to a T by being a reliable .290-.300 hitter every single year since 2001 except 2008's injury-shortened campaign. After his hip issues, he's no longer the 40+ base-stealer he once was, but he still is capable of getting 20 bases.
Castillo's value takes something of a hit because he's another year older and with a healthy Mets roster he may spend more time towards the bottom of the lineup than before. .290-75-1-35-20. 475ABs |
| Recommended Draft Position: 335 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Fantasy Baseball » Hitters
Hits: 110 0 |
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Positives/Upside:
Punto is in the game for his defense, which is no help in fantasy leagues. He can steal a few bases though.
20 SB with 500AB |
Negatives/Downside:
Everything but his speed.
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Analysis:
If your drafting Punto your either in a very deep league or very desperate for a few SB. |
| Recommended Draft Position: 411 |
Recommendation: Avoid |
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Hits: 88 0 |
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Positives/Upside:
Ryan had a fantastic 2009 in which he hit .292 and stole 14 bases in just 390 at bats. He is a cheap source of steals, and proved last year that he can swing the stick enough to post a strong average. He won't fit a lot of homeruns, but should score a decent number of runs as a member of a pretty strong Cards' line-up. |
Negatives/Downside:
Ryan was never a prospect and his minor league numbers suggest that Ryan is not someone who can conistently post an average near .300. Even his 14 stolen bases seem like an overachievement since he only topped that total once in the minors. Ryan's value to a further hit when the Cards recently signed Felipe Lopez, who could easily steal at bats from both Ryan and Skip Schumaker. |
Analysis:
There really isn't anything about Ryan to get excited about. He has limited upside, and isn't really worth your time unless you are desperate for a cheap source of steals. .275-45-3-35-10 in 350 at bats |
| Recommended Draft Position: 336 |
Recommendation: Only at a discount |
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Hits: 125 0 |
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Positives/Upside:
He has the ability to hit .300 and hit close to 10 homeruns and steal 10 bases. He has a lot more upside than most guys you can get for $3-4. |
Negatives/Downside:
There is only one spot for Lopez and Skip Schumaker to share, so at bats won't be plentiful. He hit .310 last season, but is only at career .269 hitter. |
Analysis:
Lopez can be an asset in 2010. However, until a clearer picture of how the Cards plan to use him, he remains big question mark. He makes for a solid middle infield target just in case he gets lost of at bats. .275-65-8-50-8 in 450 at bats |
| Recommended Draft Position: 356 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Hits: 91 0 |
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Positives/Upside:
Izturis can help in all offensive categories, but needs the at bats to make an impact. |
Negatives/Downside:
Playing time. He can't put up the stats if he doesn't play. |
Analysis:
Izturis looks like he'll come off the bench this season but can have instant value if there's injury in the Angels' infield or Brandon Wood doesn't pan out. He doesn't have a ton of power, but with consistent playing time, could reach double digits while helping out across the board. |
| Recommended Draft Position: 357 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Positives/Upside:
The Cubs enter the season a little unsettled at 2B. Baker should get every opportunity at the bulk of at-bats after performing well upon arrival in North Side. He profiles as someone who can provide a little pop from 2B who is also eligible at 3B. While he slugged only 4 HR in 2009, he showed in 2008 he could do better, and a dip in his HR/FB rate last season supports the notion that he will hit for a bit more pop in 2010. |
Negatives/Downside:
His .288 last season appears to have been inflated by a high BABIP; look for something more in line with his 2008 average of .268. He has stolen bases at a 100% success rate in his career, however he's only attempted 7 steals; he's not a runner. Finally, there's a real risk Baker splits time with Mike Fontenot, and by year's end, prospect Starlin Castro could force his way up, meaning Ryan Theriot could also be in the mix for action at 2B. |
Analysis:
There's a real temptation to project Baker's strong 2009 stint with the Cubs into a full season's complement of ABs and conclude he could be an asset at 2B. However, Baker really is more utility player than legitimate starter. If he begins the season as the nominal starter, look for some correction in his average from last season, a little pop, and no steals - numbers that will make him an inviting target to be nudged aside as the season wears on. .265-40-9-35-1 in 300 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 354 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Positives/Upside:
He is a source of cheap power and plays for a team lacks exactly that. He hit .289 last season. |
Negatives/Downside:
He doesn't figure to see regular at bats unless injury strikes. His .289 average in 2009 is 32 points higher than his career average. |
Analysis:
Uribe is a solid middle or corner infielder in NL only leagues, who could really pay off if he finds his way into the line-up one way or another. Don't bother in mixed leagues. .260-45-15-50-2 in 350 at bats |
| Recommended Draft Position: 355 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Positives/Upside:
Belliard is a solid, if unspectacular performer. Expect more of the same with Dodgers and a slight bump for the improved team that surrounds him. .285-70-10-50-2. 550ABs |
Negatives/Downside:
Batting at the bottom of an NL lineup in front of a pitcher, even a good one is a poor formula for a player whose primary skill is getting on base. He may have some opportunities to drive in runs, but that is about it. He is highly unlikely to produce any speed or contribute to batting average over a full season. .270 - 50-7-45-3. 475ABs |
Analysis:
Belliard returns to the Dodgers for 2010 and presumably to a starting second base job. He'll be 35 the first week of the season and he was terrifically effective for the Dodgers, batting over .350 with 8 homes runs over the last two months of the season after being acquired.
Those two months are probably a fluke, or perhaps the adrenaline that flows after getting out of a poor situation in Washington. In any case none of his peripheral numbers support that kind of productions for any sustained period of time, but he is still a pretty good hitter.
His value takes something of a hit in 20-game eligibility leagues where he loses both first and third base eligibility. Still, it's not a big hit as he was not a plus producer at either position. Belliard almost certainly returns to the back of the Dodgers order, so moderate your expectations of the career .275 hitter with no speed. .275-60-10-50-3. 500ABs |
| Recommended Draft Position: 374 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Hits: 94 0 |
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Positives/Upside:
Good on-base percentage and nestled in between the few good hitters that the Pirates possess, Aki should be good for good average, runs and perhpas even 10/10. .290-90-10-50-10. 625ABs |
Negatives/Downside:
Iwamura will rise or fall according to the fortunes of the Pirates. That's a bit scary. .280-70-5-35-5. 550ABs |
Analysis:
Iwamura was really a pretty credible low-end middle infield option in Tampa when he was playing. He was not a great baserunner, but still stole a few bags, hit a few home runs and got on base enough to score 82 and 91 runs in his two full seasons. A lot will depend on where he bats in the order, but if Iwamura can stay on the field (and he didn't have any problems prior to last season, nor in Japan), he looks to provide the same sort of numbers. For what it is worth, he has been batting second in the Pirates order this spring.
Aki is an excellent end game play for middle infield. .290-90-7-45-10. 600ABs |
| Recommended Draft Position: 373 |
Recommendation: Go the extra dollar |
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Positives/Upside:
Bloomquist's entire value is wrapped up entirely in his speed. He's a threat for 30 SB with some consistent playing time. |
Negatives/Downside:
Everything else. |
Analysis:
Bloomquist can't even start for the lowly Royals, stay away. |
| Recommended Draft Position: 375 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Positives/Upside:
Bonifacio wore several hats (and gloves) for the Fish in 2009, playing the utility role well and providing some cheap speed for his Fantasy owners. He figures to again be the Marlins' Swiss Army knife in 2010, and should also be a source of cheap stolen bases in most Fantasy drafts. .265-65-4-35-20 in 400 AB. |
Negatives/Downside:
After a scorching start, Bonifacio pulled the ripcord and never regained the kind of form he displayed in the first two weeks of the season. He enters 2010 without a starting job, and could lose playing time if outfielder Chris Coghlan returns to second base. .255-45-2-30-15 in 300 AB |
Analysis:
Bonifacio appears to be on the bubble with the Marlins this season; his utility role could quickly be reduced if either Logan Morrison or Gaby Sanchez make the club, and if Coghlan moves back to the infield. Until he earns a steady job, Bonifacio is best left to NL-only leagues. .260-50-3-33-15 in 325 AB |
| Recommended Draft Position: 376 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Positives/Upside:
speed. Young could challenge 50 SB with regular playing time. |
Negatives/Downside:
He doesn't have a starting gig, which makes him pretty useless for fantasy purposes. |
Analysis:
Young possesses a world of speed but finding a role outside of pinch runner will be necessary for him to have significant fantasy value. |
| Recommended Draft Position: 406 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Positives/Upside:
Showed good skills growth throughout minor league career, has double digit HR and SB potential. Dual position eligibility at 2B/SS.
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Negatives/Downside:
For starters, he's really not that good... there's a reason he plays for the Royals. He'll start the year on the bench and is unlikely to usurp the role. |
Analysis:
Aviles basically played himself out of a job last season and will start the year behind the terrible Yuniesky Betancourt. That should say it all. Stay away. |
| Recommended Draft Position: 410 |
Recommendation: Avoid |
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Positives/Upside:
Decent AVG and OBP and could hit double digit home runs. |
Negatives/Downside:
Along with playing for the Royals, Callaspo could be splitting time with Chris Getz. |
Analysis:
Callaspo should start at 2B for the Royals but could be in a time share with Chris Getz. Only target him in the deepest of AL only leagues. |
| Recommended Draft Position: 409 |
Recommendation: Buy at cost |
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Positives/Upside:
speed. With regular playing time, Getz could challenge 35+ SB |
Negatives/Downside:
Getz has no power and will probably max out his average around .265. |
Analysis:
Getz will split time Alberto Callaspo but should still be a cheap source of speed when he does get in the line-up. |
| Recommended Draft Position: 408 |
Recommendation: Go the extra dollar |
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