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RotoKing's 2008 Second Basemen Rankings as of April, 23, 2008
Rank Second Basemen
Team
Pre-season Rank
 Eligibility Notes
1
 Chase Utley
PHI
1
 2B Retains #1 spot after impressive line... .357 avg, 18 runs, 9 HRs, 20 RBIs, 2 SBs
2
 Chone Figgins
LAA
2
 2B, 3B, OF .363 avg is good for second place in AL batting race...
3
 Brian Roberts
BAL
3
 2B 8 steals tied for third in majors...
4
 B.J. Upton
TB
5
 2B, OF Phenomenal start over takes Phillips for the #4 spot... .320 avg, 14 runs, 2 HRs, 16 RBs, 4 SBs
5
 Brandon Phillips
CIN
4
 2B Only 6 RBIs despite hitting clean up in 80% of his starts
6
 Ian Kinsler
TEX
6
 2B Showing an extra flash of speed with 6 SBs thus far...
7
 Rickie Weeks
MIL
7
 2B Excellent line despite poor avg... .192 avg, 18 Runs, 3 HRs, 8 RBIs, 5 SBs
8
 Dan Uggla
FLA
8
 2B Early struggles appear to be over going 8/16 from the plate in the last 4 games.
9
 Robinson Cano
NYY
9
 2B .307 lifetime hitter batting just .173 in the early going, he'll turn it around don't panic
10
 Felipe Lopez
WAS
10
 2B, SS, OF Addition of outfield eligibility helps flexibility & value.
11
 Howie Kendrick
LAA
11
 2B Could find himself in top tier if he could find a way to stay healthy
12
 Jeff Kent
LAD
12
 2B Savy veteran showing consistency, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs
13
 Kazuo Matsui
HOU
16
 2B Showing no ill effects of anal fissure.
14
 Ryan Theriot
CHC
17
 2B, SS Increased production from Theriot, Cedeno, and DeRosa all hitting over .300 make Cub fans forget about Brian Roberts. Theriot leads the way with a .338 avg, 14 runs, 4 SBs.
15
 Ty Wigginton
HOU
13
 1B, 2B, 3B Due back late this week from DL.
16
 Kelly Johnson
ATL
18
 2B Low average, but solid overall line .231 avg, 11 Runs, 3 HRs, 7 RBIs, 2 SBs
17
 Yunel Escobar
ATL
21
 2B, 3B, SS Making easy transition into starting role. .316 avg, 16 runs, 3 HRs, 11 RBIs.
18
 Dustin Pedroia
BOS
27
 2B .Leading AL with .364 batting average.
19
 Orlando Hudson
ARZ
20
 2B Showing some extra pop 3 HRs, 13 RBIs.
20
 Akinori Iwamura
TB
41
 2B, 3B New eligibility gives Iwamura added value & overall depth to the second basemen list.
21
 Mark Ellis
OAK
23
 2B 3 SBs in early going are a bit of a surprise.
22
 Luis Castillo
NYM
22
 2B Drop to 8 spot in lineup will hurt production if permanent.
23
 Aaron Hill
TOR
28
 2B Solid start .309 avg, 9 runs, 2 HRs, 13 RBIs, 2 SBs
24
 Tadahito Iguchi
SD
15
 2B Poor start could cost him playing time.
25
 Placido Polanco
DET
19
 2B Back injury hurting lifetime .303 average... just .148 at this point
26
 Freddy Sanchez
PIT
25
 2B Former batting champion also struggling at the plate .224 average, 4 runs, 6 RBIs
27
 Mark DeRosa
CHC
30
 1B, 2B, 3B, OF Showing no ill effects of heart issues that cost him most of spring training
28
 Ray Durham
SF
24
 2B Needs to start hitting while teammates are hurt to hold Velez off as starting second baseman.
29
 Jose Lopez
SEA
37
 2B Strong start .296 avg, 10 runs, 2 HRs, 16 RBIs, 2 SBs
30
 Juan Uribe
CWS
41
 2B, SS New Eligibility. Usually when you designate a player for assignment there's a reason. Does a .172 average justify revoking it?
31
 Brendan Ryan
STL
29
 2B, 3B, SS Still rehabbing. Strongest hitter among the Cardinals middle infielders.
32
 Asdrubal Cabrera
CLE
32
 2B, SS Starter by default in Cleveland. Barfield struggling in AAA and Carroll hit .225 last year in Colorado.
33
 Rich Aurilia
SF
41
 1B, 2B, 3B, SS As bad as he's been (.179 avg, 4 RBIs) the alternatives are even worse in San Francisco.
34
 Brendan Harris
MIN
41
 2B Best hitting option in Minnesota middle infield has taken over starting role with strong spring and .297 start.
35
 Ronnie Belliard
WAS
31
 2B Hitting .214 to being the year...
36
 Maicer Izturis
LAA
34
 2B, 3B, SS .182 avg, 4 SBs
37
 Adam Kennedy
STL
35
 2B Has been platooning with Aaron Miles. Ryan due back from injury shortly.
38
 Mark Grudzielanek
KC
36
 2B Solid average hitter and defender, but not a great fantasy player.
39
 Jose Castillo
SF
40
 2B, 3B, SS For now seeing regular time at 3B for SF.
40
 Esteban German
KC
14
 2B, 3B, OF Should be a full time starter in KC, can't get on the field.
41
 Eugenio Velez
SF
41
 2B Youngster has plenty of speed and potential if can find a way to raise his average. Additional playing time on the horizon in LF filling in for Dave Roberts.
42
 Clint Barmes
COL
41
 2B Continued production might take him out of platoon and overtake Jayson Nix as the Rockies starting second basemen.
New Arrivals: 20. Akinori Iwamura, TB; 30. Juan Uribe, CWS; 33. Rich Aurilia, SF; 34. Brendan Harris, MIN; 41. Eugenio Velez, SF; 42. Clint Barmes, COL;
Dropped Out: 26. Marcus Giles, FA; 33. Danny Richar, CWS; 38. Chris Burke, ARZ; 39. Alexi Casilla, MIN;

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