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RotoKing's 2008 Third Basemen Rankings as of April, 24, 2008
Rank Third Basemen
Team
Pre-season Rank
 Eligibility Notes
1
 Alex Rodriguez
NYY
1
 3B Best player in the game taking a breather with strained quad & birth of child.
2
 David Wright
NYM
2
 3B Consistent producer .311 avg, 4 HRs, 19 RBIs, 3 SBs
3
 Miguel Cabrera
DET
4
 3B Average down a tad .263 adjusting to the American League, power numbers are on target 5 HRs, 18 RBIs
4
 Ryan Braun
MIL
3
 3B, OF Is outfield adjustment bothering him at the plate? .247 average. However, Yost must be happy with his defense as he's yet to commit an error after 26 in 112 games last season.
5
 Chipper Jones
ATL
6
 3B Leads majors with .422 batting average. Also sporting 16 runs, 6 HRs, and 19 RBIs.
6
 Chone Figgins
LAA
5
 2B, 3B, OF Just needs to add a little pop to his aresenal. .342 avg, 11 runs, 7 SBs
7
 Aramis Ramirez
CHC
7
 3B On power binge... 3 HRs, 9 RBIs last 4 games.
8
 Garrett Atkins
COL
8
 1B, 3B Excellent start .326 avg, 14 runs, 5 HRs, 16 RBIs
9
 Adrian Beltre
SEA
9
 3B Traditionally a second half player enjoying good start .288 avg, 11 runs, 3 HRs, 6 RBIs, 2 SBs
10
 Alex Gordon
KC
10
 1B, 3B Showing better plate discipline than expected... .316 avg, 13 runs, 3 HRs, 9 RBIs, 2 SBs
11
 Bill Hall
MIL
41
 3B, OF New Eligibility. Blasted 6 HRs, 16 RBIs in early going...
12
 Edwin Encarnacion
CIN
16
 3B 4 HRs in the last 4 days... all solo shots. Edwin's screamin "move me up Dusty!!!"
13
 Troy Glaus
STL
11
 3B Driving in runs without the long ball... 14 RBIs, 0 HRs
14
 Joe Crede
CWS
22
 3B Clearly showing why he's the starter and Fields was sent back to AAA. 20 RBIs lead all major league third basemen.
15
 Mark Reynolds
ARZ
34
 3B Biggest climber. Has outstanding line of .292, 20 runs, 6 HRs, 19 RBIs, 1 SB. If Reynolds maintains production while playing virtually every day after Tracy's return could find himself in top 10 next update.
16
 Jeff Keppinger
CIN
19
 3B, SS Great source of batting average among his tier of third basemen.
17
 Kevin Kouzmanoff
SD
13
 3B Power numbers a little low... 1 HR, 7 RBIs
18
 Ryan Zimmerman
WAS
15
 3B Zim's going to be a double machine, but breakout season still looking a year away.
19
 Melvin Mora
BAL
17
 3B Low average, but more pop than expected... .235 avg, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs
20
 Evan Longoria
TB
30
 3B Longoria should be a rookie of the year candidate.
21
 Chad Tracy
ARZ
12
 1B, 3B Due back any day from disabled list. Reynolds strong start leaves playing time concerns. One of them could be used to spell Conor Jackson at first base or be moved to the outfield. Both Tracy and Reynolds are top 15 3B if see near full time at bats.
22
 Hank Blalock
TEX
24
 3B Only 6 RBIs despite a .295 average and 3 HRs
23
 Kevin Youkilis
BOS
32
 1B, 3B Notorious first half player shinning as usual... .354 avg, 14 runs, 2 HRs, 15 RBIs
24
 Ty Wigginton
HOU
20
 1B, 2B, 3B Due back late this week from DL.
25
 Yunel Escobar
ATL
29
 2B, 3B, SS Making easy transition into starting role. .310 avg, 17 runs, 3 HRs, 11 RBIs.
26
 Aubrey Huff
BAL
31
 1B, 3B Nice all-around start .261 avg, 11 runs, 3 HRs, 15 RBIs, 2 SBs
27
 Nomar Garciaparra
LAD
23
 1B, 3B Fresh off injury... Must stay healthy for the Dodgers to compete.
28
 Scott Rolen
TOR
25
 3B Due back from finger injury any day.
29
 Akinori Iwamura
TB
21
 2B, 3B Second base eligibility only thing worth getting excited about... .220 avg, 10 runs, 3 RBIs, 1 SB
30
 Mike Lowell
BOS
27
 3B Will likely be back around May 1st from strained thumb injury.
31
 Casey Blake
CLE
33
 1B, 3B, OF Fan favorite should run for mayor.
32
 Josh Fields
CWS
14
 3B, OF Major League ready... waiting for a trade, injury, or call-up.
33
 Ryan Freel
CIN
18
 3B, OF Bakers disgust with Patterson should lead to more time for Freel. A trade could be a possibility, as Freel's still not getting the playing time, a hard nosed player deserves.
34
 Mark DeRosa
CHC
39
 1B, 2B, 3B, OF Showing no ill effects of heart issues that cost him most of spring training
35
 Jorge Cantu
FLA
41
 1B, 3B Won the 3B job in spring training and is making the most of the opportunity... .325 avg, 12 runs, 3 HRs, 8 RBIs, 2 SBs
36
 Pedro Feliz
PHI
41
 3B Arguably the best defensive 3B in the game still has power and a favorable home park to help him... .226 avgm 3 HR, 8 RBIs
37
 Brendan Ryan
STL
37
 2B, 3B, SS Just activated from disabled list. Best hitter among the Cardinals middle infielders.
38
 Mike Lamb
MIN
40
 1B, 3B This Lamb is not the cream of the flock... no homeruns or steals... .177 avg, 3 runs, 8 RBIs
39
 Eric Chavez
OAK
28
 3B Who knows when this guy will be healthy... Hannahan and Murphy may be splitting time all year!!! Chavez was originally expected back in April then early May, but he has yet to resume baseball activities and still needs to go on a rehab assignment. Your guess is as good as mine what it will take to motivate Chavez, to suck it up and play. Apparently, it takes more than $11.5 million!!! Between late May and the All Star break is a reasonable guestimate.
40
 Jose Bautista
PIT
41
 3B, OF Hitting below the Mendoza line @ .188, but he plays everyday and should still put up a respectable line...
New Arrivals: 11. Bill Hall, MIL; 35. Jorge Cantu, FLA; 36. Pedro Feliz, PHI; 40. Jose Bautista, PIT;
Dropped Out: 26. Esteban German, KC; 35. Morgan Ensberg, NYY; 36. Brandon Inge, DET; 38. Wilson Betemit, NYY;

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