Let the presentation begin!
| Name | Age | Strength Stats | Key Stats from 2008 | Projected Draft Position | Comments | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | 30 | R, HR, RBI, AVG | 33 HR, 100+ R and RBI, .380 OBP, .535 SLG | 1-2 round | Even with hip injury recovery, should put up similar numbers to last couple of years. The power should return after 2nd half drop. Can contribute in all 5categories | 1 |
| Ian Kinsler | 27 | R, HR, SB, AVG | .319/.375/.517, 18 HR, 26 SB | 1-2 round | Legitimate 25-30 and 5 category threat, might be 1st 2nd baseman drafted in some drafts | 1 |
| Dustin Pedroia | 25 | R, HR, AVG | .326/.376/.493, 17 HR, 20 SB | 2-3 round | Less power than Kinsler, but better AVG. Should hit .300 with similar numbers. Be wary of SB decreasing | 1 |
| Brandon Phillips | 28 | HR, SB | 21 HR, 23 SB, .312 OBP | 3-6 round | Doesn’t have great batting eye, but 20/20 almost assured. | 2 |
| Dan Uggla | 29 | HR, RBI, R | 32 HR, .515 SLG, 171 K | 5-9 round | High power with low AVG, should be a lock for 25 HRs | 2 |
| Brian Roberts | 31 | R, SB | .378 OBP, .450 SLG, 51 2B, 40 SB | 3-6 round | Good batting eye with some power and speed to burn. On wrong side of 30, but should have 30-35 SB with .290 AVG and possibly 15 HR | 2 |
| Howie Kendrick | 25 | AVG | .306 AVG, .333 OBP, 92 G | 10-15 round | Great hitter for average with some 2B power that might translate to increased HR. However, very injury prone. | 3 |
| Kelly Johnson | 27 | R, HR | .446 SLG | 15-18 round | Solid all-around contributor | 3 |
| Rickie Weeks | 26 | R,HR,SB | .234/.342/.398 | 12-15 round | Real 20/20 potential…if he can get it together (saying that for 3 years now | 3 |
| Felipe Lopez | 29 | HR, SB | only .234 Avg in Washington | 12-15 round | intriguing pick because of 2005/2006 and production when traded to St. Louis. Now in AZ, a majr hitter's park. 15/25 possibility | 3 |
| Jose Lopez | 25 | HR, RBI | 17 HR, 89 RBI, .443 SLG | 12-17 round | Free swinger who gets RBIs even when not hitting well. Low .OBP means when not hitting HRs is much less valuable. | 3 |
| Robinson Cano | 26 | AVG. HR | .271 AVG, .305 OBP | 15-18 round | Has contact ability, but if career continues on this path, then useless as a fantasy player. Don't expect 2006 again. | 3 |
| Kazuo Matsui | 33 | SB | 20 SB, .293 AVG, .354 OBP | 18-21 round | Had career best season at age 32, 2nd baseman don't age well, injuries also a factor | 4 |
| Mark Ellis | 32 | HR | 12 HR in 442 AB | 18-21 round | Oakland lineup much improved, should help RBI numbers, on the wrong side of 30. | 4 |
| Aaron Hill | 27 | HR | 17 HR in 2007 | 18-21 round | Is he recovered from the concussion? | 4 |
| Skip Schumaker | 29 | AVG | .302/.359/.406 | 18-21 round | high avg with decent batting eye, absolutely no power. | 4 |
| Orlando Hudson | 31 | AVG | .305 AVG, .450 SLG | 15-18 round | Above average hitter with below average fantasy stats | 4 |
| Freddy Sanchez | 31 | AVG | .298 OBP | 18-21 round | High contact hitter with little plate discipline. If AVG does not hover around .300 has no value since won't score runs and doesn't have SB | 4 |
| Clint Barmes | 30 | AVG, HR | .468 SLG | 16-21 round | "Deermeat" Barmes has some useful skills and position versatility and plays in CO, but don't expect star numbers | 4 |
| Placido Polanco | 33 | R, AVG | .307 AVG, .350 OBP | 16-21 round | Great contact hitter who will help your AVG with 6-10 HR, strictly a backup | 4 |
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