| 2nd base in past years has been where you got a | | | | weak in that category and need some help then |
| good portion of your runs and SB. 2nd base has | | | | target Brian Roberts late in the 5th round, you |
| almost always been known as a place where you | | | | wont regret it. |
| can get some speed. 2nd base has always been | | | | 6. Dan Uggla. (25/95/90/.260/5) |
| known as a week position where you just | | | | No one has ever question Uggla's power. However |
| drafted someone late and hope for the best. | | | | his speed and average is something that could be |
| However this year it seems that there are some | | | | improved. If you are looking for some power |
| power numbers to be had at 2nd base as well. | | | | production from the normally weak 2nd base |
| Here is my tier ranking of 2nd baseman for | | | | position then Uggla is your man. |
| fantasy baseball season 2009. | | | | 7. Robinson Cano. (15/80/90/.285/2) |
| 1st tier. This is the best of the best. These guys | | | | This guy is either Hot or cold, if you draft him |
| are not only the best 2nd baseman, but will out | | | | you may want to draft another 2nd baseman to |
| perform other stars at other positions. However | | | | play the first half of the season. |
| to get one of these guys you are going to have | | | | 3rd Tier. Ohhh boy if you are looking at this part |
| to spend a high draft pick. | | | | of the list you are in some trouble. There are a |
| 1. Chase Utley. (30/115/110/.295/20) | | | | few sleepers to be found here, but beware if you |
| This guy can play baseball. He has the power of a | | | | draft one of them because it may not work out. |
| first baseman, the speed of a middle infielder and | | | | 8. Alexi Ramirez. (25/90/85/.285/25) |
| the RBI production that can compete with the | | | | Who knows what his numbers will really look like? |
| likes of A-Rod and company. Even hurt this guy | | | | This guys is a great sleeper, the sky is the limit |
| out produced all second basemen last year. And | | | | for him. If you are looking to take a chance on |
| did I mention that he plays for the Phillie's? The | | | | your 2nd baseman then Alexi is your guy. |
| highest powered offense in the NL. | | | | 9. Jose Lopez. (15/80/80/.275/5) |
| 2. Dustin Pedroia. (15/85/120/.315/17) | | | | The sky is not so high when it comes to Jose. It |
| He won rookie of the year in 2007 for a reason, | | | | is my feeling that last year was the best we will |
| he knows how to play. You want this guy on | | | | see from the Marlins 2nd Baseman. |
| your team, plain and simple. He plays for another | | | | 10. Rickie Weeks. (17/50/90/.240/20) |
| High powered offense. | | | | If you believe he will stay healthy then go ahead, |
| 3. Ian Kinsler. (25/75/100/.285/25) | | | | but I wouldn't bet my fantasy season on it. |
| This guy when on a hot steak is unstoppable. If | | | | 11. Mark Derosa. (20/85/85/.280/5) |
| he can stay healthy this season look for this guy | | | | 2nd baseman with a chance to hit 20 home runs, |
| to compete for the AL MVP. Look for Kinsler to | | | | sign me up! |
| be off the board before the end of the 3rd | | | | 12. Kelly Johnson. (12/65/75/.265/10) |
| round. | | | | He showed promise, but I just don't see much |
| That is all there is for the 1st tier of second | | | | help... |
| baseman. If you don't get one of the above | | | | 13. Akinori Iwamura. (10/50/90/.285/10) |
| mentioned names then your fantasy season could | | | | He plays for the Rays. One of the best teams in |
| be tough as the remaining talent should not even | | | | the high-powered AL east. Hitting can be |
| be allowed to play in the same league as the big | | | | contagious and I expect the Rays to hit well this |
| three listed above. | | | | year. |
| 2nd tier. This list of guys is no competition for the | | | | 14. Howie Kendrick. (8/65/65/.310/15) |
| first tier. If you missed out on one of the big 3 | | | | Can you say Risky? |
| then make sure to get a guy in the 2nd tier. | | | | 15. Placido Polanco. (10/60/85/.305/5) |
| 4. Brandon Phillips. (22/80/90/.265/20) | | | | The tigers should have one of the best offenses |
| Like I said these guys are not even in the same | | | | in baseball. Expect Polanco to score a lot of runs if |
| league. He has no plate discipline, in fact in | | | | things go the way they should in the motor city. |
| watching him sometimes I feel like he just swings | | | | I wont even divulge into the players after this list, |
| for the fences with every at bat. However when | | | | if you don't have one of these names, well then |
| he gets on base, look out as he is always a stolen | | | | good luck to you. This list of 2nd baseman using |
| base threat. | | | | the tier ranking system will be a great help in your |
| 5. Brian Roberts. (8/60/90/.285/30) | | | | goal to win your fantasy baseball league. |
| This guy is a stolen base machine. If you are | | | | |