Fantasy Second Base Rankings:

Fantasy Second Base Rankings:

Time for my annual fantasy rankings. I’ll be posting one position per day as well as giving draft advice. My method is proven, having won my head to head fantasy league 3 straight years before teaching my fiancé how to play last season only to have her use my rankings against me and take the Championship. This year I’ll look to rebound from last year’s disappointing 2^nd place finish.

Utley is a sure-fire first round pick. Figgins’ versatility adds to his value. Dan Uggla is a siphon on your BA, but his HR and RBI numbers usually make up for it. Still, don’t feel too bad if someone else takes him. Second base is a surprisingly deep position all of a sudden, so don’t feel you have to reach for anyone. Each of the top twelve players is a legit starter. While I’m not as big on Rickie Weeks or Howie Kendrick, keep an eye on Asdrubal Cabrera. Hitting in that Indians lineup could really improve his numbers over 162 games.

Name, Team	Remarks (# games)	Other
Chase Utley, PHI	+PARK, +BA, +RBI, +R
Brandon Phillips, CIN	+PARK, +BS, +HR, +R
Chone Figgins, LAA	!SB, !BA, -HR,	3B, OF
B.J. Upton, TB		OF
Brian Roberts, BAL	!SB, +R
Ian Kinsler, TEX	+SB,
Robinson Cano, NYY	+BA,
Rickie Weeks, MIL	MED, +SB, -BA, -RBI
Howie Kendrick, LAA	+BA, -HR, -RBI (88)
Dan Uggla, FLA	-BA, +HR, !RBI
Placido Polanco, DET	!BA, -HR, +R
Dustin Pedroia, BOS	+BA, -HR
Orlando Hudson, ARI
Freddy Sanchez, PIT
Asdrubal Cabrera, CLE	-HR, -RBI, -R (45)	SS
Ryan Theriot, ChC	+SB, -HR, -RBI	SS
Jeff Kent, LAD
Kelly Johnson, ATL
Kazuo Matsui, HOU	+SB, -HR, -RBI
Luis Castillo, NYM	-HR, -RBI
Tadahito Iguchi, SD	-PARK, -HR, -RBI
Mark Ellis, OAK
Aaron Hll, TOR
Ty Wigginton, HOU		1B, 3B
Brendan Harris, MIN	-PARK	SS

In the key below, some notes:
+/- PARK means different things to different folks. In the pitcher lists, +PARK is one of the top 3 pitchers parks For position players, +PARK is one of the top 3 hitters parks. Anyone with a ! can carry your team for a week or two in that category. –BA should be seen as the kiss of death. These guys are not starters for a contending fantasy team. You’re better off taking a flier on a rookie than drafting one of these siphons.

KEY	Numbers based on last years stats
MED	History of medical issues or coming off injury
+PARK	Park is a serious advantage (top 3)
-PARK	Park is a serious disadvantage (bottom 3)
!HR	>37 HR
+HR	>30 HR
-HR	<10>
!RBI	>120 RBI
+RBI	>100 RBI
-RBI	<50>
!BA	>.330
+BA	>.305
-BA	<.250
!R	>110 R
+R	>100 R
-R	<55>
!SB	>35 SB
+SB	>15 SB