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RotoKing's 2008 Shortstop Rankings as of April, 22, 2008
Rank Shortstop
Team
Pre-season Rank
 Eligibility Notes
1
 Jose Reyes
NYM
1
 SS Only 3 steals thus far, but showing more power currently posting a .493 SLG%, which would be a career high.
2
 Hanley Ramirez
FLA
3
 SS Best SS in early going... .355 avg, 17 runs, 6 HRs, 16 RBIs, 5 SBs
3
 Jimmy Rollins
PHI
2
 SS Ironman makes his first trip to the DL in his career.
4
 Rafael Furcal
LAD
5
 SS Rebounding nicely after poor '07 season. Holds second highest batting average in the majors at .392.
5
 Derek Jeter
NYY
4
 SS Still has yet to steal a base or hit a homerun.
6
 Miguel Tejada
HOU
6
 SS Despite aging three times faster than the average man over the past year has strong start of .342, 14, 4, 16, 2.
7
 Carlos Guillen
DET
8
 1B, SS It's still early, but move to 1B appears to be helping production at the plate.
8
 Michael Young
TEX
7
 SS A .259 batting average is a little lower than the norm.
9
 Felipe Lopez
WAS
9
 2B, SS, OF Addition of outfield eligibility helps flexibility & value.
10
 Julio Lugo
BOS
10
 SS .314 avg & 3 SBs nice start.
11
 Edgar Renteria
DET
12
 SS Move back to AL hasn't shown ill effects like it did the first time around. .300 avg, 10 runs, 3 HRs, 13 RBIs
12
 Orlando Cabrera
CWS
11
 SS .239 average only stat below typical numbers.
13
 Jeff Keppinger
CIN
19
 3B, SS Has impressed Dusty Baker with solid play. Hitting at a .325 clip should leave him as the Reds starter upon Alex Gonzalez's return.
14
 Troy Tulowitzki
COL
13
 SS The most overrated fantasy player by many boasts a .165 average. Who still thinks this guy is a top 5 SS?
15
 Ryan Theriot
CHC
15
 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.
16
 Jhonny Peralta
CLE
14
 SS .227 average reducing RBI production.
17
 Yunel Escobar
ATL
17
 2B, 3B, SS Making easy transition into starting role. .307 avg, 16 runs, 3 HRs, 11 RBIs.
18
 Stephen Drew
ARZ
21
 SS Producing at expected levels.
19
 Khalil Greene
SD
16
 SS Has yet to clear the fences after finishing third in homeruns among SS a season ago.
20
 J.J. Hardy
MIL
19
 SS .214 average to start the year...
21
 Jason Bartlett
TB
20
 SS New environment leading to struggles at the plate? .210 average thus far...
22
 Bobby Crosby
OAK
28
 SS Former rookie of the year showing what potential could be if ever found a way to stay healthy. .313 avg, 13 runs, 15 RBIs.
23
 David Eckstein
TOR
29
 SS Move to Jays lineup helping produce runs (14) and RBIS (11).
24
 Yuniesky Betancourt
SEA
25
 SS Nothing to get too excited about from here on down. 11 runs scored are worth noting.
25
 Juan Uribe
CWS
27
 2B, SS Usually when you designate a player for assignment there's a reason. Does a .153 average justify revoking it?
26
 Brendan Ryan
STL
22
 2B, 3B, SS Still rehabbing. Strongest hitter among the Cardinals middle infielders.
27
 Asdrubal Cabrera
CLE
24
 2B, SS Starter by default in Cleveland. Barfield struggling in AAA and Carroll hit .225 last year in Colorado.
28
 Rich Aurilia
SF
30
 1B, 2B, 3B, SS As bad as he's been (.179 avg, 4 RBIs) the alternatives are even worse in San Francisco.
29
 Omar Vizquel
SF
26
 SS Aging veteran & defensive magician taking his time rehabbing knee.
30
 Brendan Harris
MIN
41
 2B, SS Best hitting option in Minnesota middle infield has taken over starting role with strong spring and .322 start.
31
 Jack Wilson
PIT
31
 SS Due back from the disabled list next week.
32
 Wilson Betemit
NYY
23
 1B, 3B, SS Yankees not taking advantage of Betemit's abilities as they called up an inferior utility man in Alberto Gonzalez. Placed Betemit on DL for Pink Eye so that they could send him to AAA for a few at bats.
33
 Freddie Bynum
BAL
38
 SS, OF The Oriole SS are paving the way for Bynum to take over once his rehab stint is over.
34
 Maicer Izturis
LAA
41
 2B, 3B, SS .170 avg, 3 SBs
35
 Jose Castillo
SF
41
 2B, 3B, SS For now seeing regular time at 3B for SF.
36
 Christian Guzman
WAS
41
 SS Playing way over his head with .321 avg, 14 runs.
37
 Alex Gonzalez
CIN
32
 SS Defensive specialist may find himself in utility role despite solid season in '07.
38
 Erick Aybar
LAA
41
 2B, SS Hitting way over his head, but possibly could seal up full time starting position with continued production. .327 avg, 3 SBs
39
 Adam Everett
MIN
34
 SS Rehabbing from shoulder strain should be back next week.
40
 Tony Pena Jr.
KC
35
 SS .120 average may start costing Pena more playing time.
New Arrivals: 30. Brendan Harris, MIN; 34. Maicer Izturis, LAA; 35. Jose Castillo, SF; 36. Christian Guzman, WAS; 38. Erick Aybar, LAA;
Dropped Out: 33. Nick Punto, MIN; 36. Mark Loretta, HOU; 35. Craig Counsell, MIL; 37. Cesar Izturis, STL; 40. Luis Hernandez, BAL;

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