MLB Fantasy Baseball Post All-Star Break Ranks: Second Base
Robinson Cano NYY (100% Owned) His numbers across the board are great for any position (66-18-63-.332) This is an MVP candidate who will continue to improve, and continue to provide consistent statistical production.
Chase Utley PHI (100% Owned) Chase would be #1 if he wasn’t injured, even with Cano’s great season. Utley’s consistency over the past 7 seasons cannot be ignored, you can pen in 100-30-100-.295 ever year. +++ Upon his return should be considered the Top Player+++DL+++
Rickie Weeks MIL (100% Owned) Finally his production is matching his potential (65-19-62-.277) Rickie was the 2ndoverall pick in the 2003 player draft, and after this season may be the 2nd overall Second Baseman taken in 2011 fantasy drafts.
Dustin Pedroia BOS (100% Owned) Similar to Utley, Dustin would be 3rd on the list after putting up excellent numbers (52-12-41-.292) when healthy. He has never had a bad single season in his young career. Look for him to immediately bounce back when he returns. ++DL++
Ian Kinsler TEX: This All Star Second Baseman plays for a first place team with lots of lineup protection. Thus far (53-6-38-.304), and expected for a duplicate second half with the pennant in reach.
Brandon Phillips CIN: Another player in the midst of a pennant race, and putting up potential career numbers (70-13-33-.288). With the Cardinals & Brewers battling the Reds for Central supremacy Brandon will need to play to his max if they want to win. Expect an extra effort.
Martin Prado ATL: All Star, First Place Team, NL Hits Leader (67-11-40-.317)
Ben Zobrist TB: (49-5-44-19-.277) Multi Position Eligible, Continuous production.
Tier 3
Dan Uggla FLA: (59-15-53-.271) May or May Not be traded to Contender. If so he jumps Zobrist. You have to love his power from this position.
Kelly Johnson ARZ: (57-14-46-.275) Can he keep this up all season for the lowly Dbacks? My magic 8 ball says “Decidedly So”
Howie Kendrick ANA: (42-7-53-.275) Still a potential injury risk, but his run production in 2010 is undeniable for a second baseman. Worth a Start in any format.
Gordon Beckham CWS: (26/71-14-3-12-0-.366) Over the Last Month…May be the HOTTEST 2B
Placido Polanco PHI: (92/288-43-6-30-3-.319) Just back from injury and his timing is great already.
Juan Uribe SF: (80/312-42-12-51-1-.256) Early Season Utility Super Star. Now Everyday Star.
Tier 5
Jose Lopez SEA: Still Seattle’s Cleanup Hitter with TONS of potential 39 RBIs
Casey McGehee MIL: 13 HR 55 RBIs
Aaron Hill TOR: 13 HRs (Great Upside)
Clint Barmes COL: 42 RBIs
Ian Stewart COL: 13 HRs 47 RBIs
Neil Walker PIT: (.320 BA)
Chone Figgins SEA: 25 SBs
Ty Wigginton BAL: 16 HR, 48 RBIs
Alberto Callaspo LAA: (40Runs-8HRs-43RBIs)
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