Here we go, top 2B for 08:
1. Chase Utley PHI
This one is a no-brainer and he is already making a good run for NL MVP.
2. Brandon Phillips CIN
OK, whatever anyone says don't believe them, he isn't a fluke 30-30 seems to be a reasonable prediction for him.
3. B.J. Upton TB
If he wouldn't go into long slumps he would be at the #2 spot, otherwise hes here. A potential 30-30 candidate and an 08 first round pick.
4. Ian Kinsler TEX
Yes I know he doesn't always hit for AVG but he seems to be more patient at the plate, which is paying off for more steals and runs.
5. Brian Roberts BAL
Roberts hits great and gives you a great chance for winning SB week in-week out.
6. Robinson Cano NYY
A slow starter, but has some pop and a .300 AVG in that solid lineup.
7. Chone Figgins LAA
Chone is a great position player. Figgins will give you a nice AVG and plenty of steals. (More than you need..)
8. Dustin Pedroia BOS
A nice AVG, and a fair amount of runs and SB, the only thing he lacks is real power.
9. Howie Kendrick LAA
Howie has the power but he doesn't seems to get the chance for RBIs and SB but a nice all around 2B with a good AVG.
10. Dan Uggla FLA
Uggla seriously has the power but lacks in SB, he hits for an OK AVG though.
Just Missed: R. Weeks, A. Hill
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
MLB 1B Rankings 08
Hi everyone! These rankings are based on overall value of the 08 season:
1. Albert Pujols STL
I don't care what anyone says about his slumps and his elbow. He is a shoe-in for an over .300 BA and 35-45 HR. Clearly the best 1B
2. Prince Fielder MIL
Yes I know, he's on a diet, but he will soon realize how to hit without all of that meat. I am not expecting 50 HR but 30-40 HR and a .290 BA.
3. Ryan Howard PHI
I would have put him at #2 but look at his K Rate. If he was more patient then he would be at #2 but I expect a .250-260 BA an 40-50 HR.
4. David Ortiz BOS
He is in a huge slump right now, but hey so are the Sox as a team. When he gets back on form he has a great BA and alot of RBIs and HR.
5. Lance Berkman HOU
With that potent offense, he has tons of run support and chances to score in. A nice April doesn't hurt either... Expect a better than average year from Berk. (That's a great thing) And expect about 15 steals.
6. Derrek Lee CHI
OK, if Chicago keeps up a good run, with their pitchers also, Lee will have a better team to score RBIs. Otherwise he still is a top hitter. A .300 BA and about 30 HR is fine with me.
7. Mark Texeira ATL
He had a great 2nd half last year, and I expect more. Just a better AVG would be nice with those HR.
8. Adrian Gonzalez SD
He might play in Petco, but he still has the power. He is a consistent hitter at the plate, but less K's would do him justice.
9. Justin Morneau MIN
He just needs to get back in it. He is on a good streak and I expect tons of HR from this guy.
10. Carlos Pena TB
He has great power and last year wasn't a fluke. Expect sa barrrage of HR but a low BA.
People I didn't put: M-Cab,V-Mart,C. Guillen
Others that missed: C. Kotchman, J. Loney, P. Konerko, M. Jacobs, K. Youkilis
1. Albert Pujols STL
I don't care what anyone says about his slumps and his elbow. He is a shoe-in for an over .300 BA and 35-45 HR. Clearly the best 1B
2. Prince Fielder MIL
Yes I know, he's on a diet, but he will soon realize how to hit without all of that meat. I am not expecting 50 HR but 30-40 HR and a .290 BA.
3. Ryan Howard PHI
I would have put him at #2 but look at his K Rate. If he was more patient then he would be at #2 but I expect a .250-260 BA an 40-50 HR.
4. David Ortiz BOS
He is in a huge slump right now, but hey so are the Sox as a team. When he gets back on form he has a great BA and alot of RBIs and HR.
5. Lance Berkman HOU
With that potent offense, he has tons of run support and chances to score in. A nice April doesn't hurt either... Expect a better than average year from Berk. (That's a great thing) And expect about 15 steals.
6. Derrek Lee CHI
OK, if Chicago keeps up a good run, with their pitchers also, Lee will have a better team to score RBIs. Otherwise he still is a top hitter. A .300 BA and about 30 HR is fine with me.
7. Mark Texeira ATL
He had a great 2nd half last year, and I expect more. Just a better AVG would be nice with those HR.
8. Adrian Gonzalez SD
He might play in Petco, but he still has the power. He is a consistent hitter at the plate, but less K's would do him justice.
9. Justin Morneau MIN
He just needs to get back in it. He is on a good streak and I expect tons of HR from this guy.
10. Carlos Pena TB
He has great power and last year wasn't a fluke. Expect sa barrrage of HR but a low BA.
People I didn't put: M-Cab,V-Mart,C. Guillen
Others that missed: C. Kotchman, J. Loney, P. Konerko, M. Jacobs, K. Youkilis
Monday, April 28, 2008
MLB SP Rankings 08
These are my first rankings and are totally unbiased.
1. Johan Santana NYM
I know hes 3-2, so what, his past has proven what he can do and already has a 6K/1Walk Ratio, 2nd best in the MLB. Once he gets used to the NL teams he will be dominant, and now he actually has a chance to rack up some wins, because of that offense. Only downside is he doesn't have Nathan to close out the game.
2. Brandon Webb ARI
Finally, a chance for him to prove himself in the desert, with a potent offense, he has been doing terrific and deserves this spot over Peavy. 6-0 with 30+ K definitely deserves a lot of attention and isn't a bad start.
3. Jake Peavy SD
You've got to give him some credit. The reigning Cy-Young winner got in the way of a hot team at the time (Astros) and couldn't get through. He does pitch in Petco which boosts his stats tremendously.
4. Josh Beckett BOS
Beckett is an amazing pitcher. He has a great offense and a good variety of pitches in his arsenal. Expect a usual 17+ Wins and a ridiculous amount of strikeouts.
5. Eric Bedard SEA
This guy's stuff is just filthy, A powerful K lefty, I predict a good # of wins with Putz closing, especially if he doesn't get injured.
6. Cole Hamels PHI
First of all, if he gets in the groove of pitching more than one pitch he can be a nasty pitcher. Still with his fastball, he is a K king and has a chance of 17 wins.
7. Carlos Zambrano CHI
I mean seriously how lucky will this guy be if this year he wins Cy-Young and the WS. He is a dominant pitcher who I expect 16+ Wins, and a low ERA.
8. Roy Halladay TOR
He is a SP and a RP good to know, in the 8th inning he still doesn't give up runs, its unbelievable. I expect a lot of Wins and a decent ERA.
9. Dan Haren ARI
This guy finally has reached his paradise. An awesome offense, so there is a potential for some wins after the All-Star break... Anyways I expect about a 2.60 ERA and a low WHIP. Wins should be great for this guy.
10. Tim Lincecum SF
Tim is just an amazing pitcher. He is just plain filthy. He finally seems to be getting the run support and is showing why he was a 1st round pick. I expect a 15-9 with 225 Ks and a 2.90 ERA
11. Cliff Lee CLE
He might not have had a great year 2 years ago and screwed up last year, but got it straight this year. He is on the best form any pitcher would want and is barely allowing hits. He deserves this spot.
12. Ervin Santana ANA
I know, I know, how could you put him this high? Well it looks to me that this year is his year. He has been showing outstanding numbers and a pretty decent ERA and WHIP but will get Ks and Wins.
13. Felix Hernandez SEA
The knocked off-ace who was highly touted, got the hype for a reason. He's finally showing people what he can do. Sadly the offense isn't the greatest but he is a 2 ER pitcher at most. I'm looking at 16-10 2.40 ERA 210 K.
14. Scott Kazmir TB
His elbow is fine and is getting ready for his 225+ Ks. i think this year he will get about 12-15 Wins with a low ERA.
15. Chien Ming Wang NYY
Wang's slider should be deemed illegal. It is just ugly. He won't get many K's but his ERA and run support make him a top 15 pitcher.
Just Missed: C.C Sabathia, R. Oswalt, E. Volquez (He is flat-out ridiculous)
Kenny A.
1. Johan Santana NYM
I know hes 3-2, so what, his past has proven what he can do and already has a 6K/1Walk Ratio, 2nd best in the MLB. Once he gets used to the NL teams he will be dominant, and now he actually has a chance to rack up some wins, because of that offense. Only downside is he doesn't have Nathan to close out the game.
2. Brandon Webb ARI
Finally, a chance for him to prove himself in the desert, with a potent offense, he has been doing terrific and deserves this spot over Peavy. 6-0 with 30+ K definitely deserves a lot of attention and isn't a bad start.
3. Jake Peavy SD
You've got to give him some credit. The reigning Cy-Young winner got in the way of a hot team at the time (Astros) and couldn't get through. He does pitch in Petco which boosts his stats tremendously.
4. Josh Beckett BOS
Beckett is an amazing pitcher. He has a great offense and a good variety of pitches in his arsenal. Expect a usual 17+ Wins and a ridiculous amount of strikeouts.
5. Eric Bedard SEA
This guy's stuff is just filthy, A powerful K lefty, I predict a good # of wins with Putz closing, especially if he doesn't get injured.
6. Cole Hamels PHI
First of all, if he gets in the groove of pitching more than one pitch he can be a nasty pitcher. Still with his fastball, he is a K king and has a chance of 17 wins.
7. Carlos Zambrano CHI
I mean seriously how lucky will this guy be if this year he wins Cy-Young and the WS. He is a dominant pitcher who I expect 16+ Wins, and a low ERA.
8. Roy Halladay TOR
He is a SP and a RP good to know, in the 8th inning he still doesn't give up runs, its unbelievable. I expect a lot of Wins and a decent ERA.
9. Dan Haren ARI
This guy finally has reached his paradise. An awesome offense, so there is a potential for some wins after the All-Star break... Anyways I expect about a 2.60 ERA and a low WHIP. Wins should be great for this guy.
10. Tim Lincecum SF
Tim is just an amazing pitcher. He is just plain filthy. He finally seems to be getting the run support and is showing why he was a 1st round pick. I expect a 15-9 with 225 Ks and a 2.90 ERA
11. Cliff Lee CLE
He might not have had a great year 2 years ago and screwed up last year, but got it straight this year. He is on the best form any pitcher would want and is barely allowing hits. He deserves this spot.
12. Ervin Santana ANA
I know, I know, how could you put him this high? Well it looks to me that this year is his year. He has been showing outstanding numbers and a pretty decent ERA and WHIP but will get Ks and Wins.
13. Felix Hernandez SEA
The knocked off-ace who was highly touted, got the hype for a reason. He's finally showing people what he can do. Sadly the offense isn't the greatest but he is a 2 ER pitcher at most. I'm looking at 16-10 2.40 ERA 210 K.
14. Scott Kazmir TB
His elbow is fine and is getting ready for his 225+ Ks. i think this year he will get about 12-15 Wins with a low ERA.
15. Chien Ming Wang NYY
Wang's slider should be deemed illegal. It is just ugly. He won't get many K's but his ERA and run support make him a top 15 pitcher.
Just Missed: C.C Sabathia, R. Oswalt, E. Volquez (He is flat-out ridiculous)
Kenny A.
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