If you thought Second Base was light on talent then SS will be a position you don't want to wait on.
1. Hanley Ramirez – I picked Hanley number 1 overall in the last Mock draft and would do that again in any draft. He is a complete 5 category talent at the weakest position. He could go 30/50 next year, but a push back in the lineup will probably trade steals for RBI's.
2. Jose Reyes – I would put him number one, but the drop from 70+ steals to 50 brings him behind Hanley. If he could ever get 20+ homers he again would be number 1, but until then he is second to Hanley.
3. Jimmy Rollins – I was down on Rollins in 2008 as his 2006 was beyond his normal talents and wouldn't be repeated. He is still a 5 category guy at SS so he is worth an early pick, but don't look for 30 homers again.
4. Jhonny Peralta - There are a grouping of Shortstops here with 20+ homer power and can supply runs and RBI's, but are not much speed. Peralta is the first of this group.
5. J.J. Hardy - Hardy is a bit more power potential, but his average is lower. He also gets less in the counting stats.
6. Stephen Drew - Might have some let down this year, but should push for 20 homers. If he could add a few more steals and keep the .290+ average he would move up, but that is not likely.
7. Troy Tulowitzki - What would have been in 2007 without the injuries? I don't think he will reach 20 homers this year, but it wouldn't surprise.
8. Derek Jeter - Below average in power and speed, but a .300+ average and good numbers based on the Yankees lineup.
9. Michael Young - Young has less power with double digit steals and is a .300 hitter. He is consistent, but definitively not outstanding.
10. Rafael Furcal - If only he could stay healthy and play like 2005 in Atlanta. His pick is a large risk, but could result in a 15/40 player for 2009.
11. Orlando Cabrera - I take Cabrera next since he again has good speed and is a fairly consistent bat although with limited power.
12. Miguel Tejada - How I long for the juiced Tejada, but now we are stuck with a 15 homer SS. He isn't all bad, but he isn't going to top 20 homers and is not going to steal many bases either. His runs will drop with a poor OBP, but he could get 90 RBI's again as he does get batted higher in the order still.
13. Mike Aviles - Aviles was unheard of last season until he was calledup and had a really good 2008. His average will fall south of .300 in a full season, but his power could grow to 15 homers as he did hit 17 in AAA just 2 years ago. He also totaled 20 between AAA and the majors in 2008.
14. Khalil Greene - Your giving up a lot in average and after last year he did not supply power. 2007 he hit 27 homers which seems to be a bit of an outlier, but not by much as it was his most games played as well. If he stays healthy he could get you 20 homers.
15. Ryan Theriot - We are now at the point where you are just filling a position. Theriot is Figgins at SS minus 30 steals. That is not very helpful and is more of a MI or bench guy.
16. Edgar Renteria - He always seems to disappoint teams, but he has been very consistent offensively in his career. He would make a good MI and a worse case SS if you waited to long.
17. Christian Guzman - He has only reached 10 homers once and is not good for speed. The average of .316 last year was also not real and will be back around career levels at .270 this year.
18. Yunel Escobar - The 10 homers was a nice surprise, but he might not do that again. The lack of steals at SS is tough to handle.
19. Jed Lowrie - He is a possibility for double digit homers and plays in a great lineup for runs and RBI's. Nothing to shoot for with no speed and a poor average. He is better in OBP leagues.
20. Erick Aybar - Has a bit of speed, but is poor in power and average. His average should be better with his K% so low, but he doesn't have enough LD or homers.
21. Jeff Keppinger - What to do with Keppinger. He had such a great start in 2008, but really tailed off after the injuries. He doesn't have much power or speed, but his average should be around .300 in 2009.
22. Jack Wilson - The injuries here have really pulled on Wilson's value. He does have double digit power, but doesn't seem likely to play more than 130 games this year. He should be a good play while healthy.
23. Jason Bartlett - Why was he the Tampa writers pick for the Rays MVP in 2008? We get he's a nice guy, but only 128 games? 1 HR? 48 runs and 37 RBI's? I don't get it and unless you need his 20 steals you should avoid Bartlett.
24. Nick Punto - If you passed on Bartlett then don't bother here either. Punto can get 15+ steals, but the .286 average in 2008 was not real. He had a high BABIP and is a true .250 hitter.
25. Bobby Crosby - Your betting on health and a return to 2004 here, but don't count on it. He is still someone to watch in April and pickup if available when he gets hot, but that is usually when he gets hurt.
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1. Hanley Ramirez – I picked Hanley number 1 overall in the last Mock draft and would do that again in any draft. He is a complete 5 category talent at the weakest position. He could go 30/50 next year, but a push back in the lineup will probably trade steals for RBI's.
2. Jose Reyes – I would put him number one, but the drop from 70+ steals to 50 brings him behind Hanley. If he could ever get 20+ homers he again would be number 1, but until then he is second to Hanley.
3. Jimmy Rollins – I was down on Rollins in 2008 as his 2006 was beyond his normal talents and wouldn't be repeated. He is still a 5 category guy at SS so he is worth an early pick, but don't look for 30 homers again.
4. Jhonny Peralta - There are a grouping of Shortstops here with 20+ homer power and can supply runs and RBI's, but are not much speed. Peralta is the first of this group.
5. J.J. Hardy - Hardy is a bit more power potential, but his average is lower. He also gets less in the counting stats.
6. Stephen Drew - Might have some let down this year, but should push for 20 homers. If he could add a few more steals and keep the .290+ average he would move up, but that is not likely.
7. Troy Tulowitzki - What would have been in 2007 without the injuries? I don't think he will reach 20 homers this year, but it wouldn't surprise.
8. Derek Jeter - Below average in power and speed, but a .300+ average and good numbers based on the Yankees lineup.
9. Michael Young - Young has less power with double digit steals and is a .300 hitter. He is consistent, but definitively not outstanding.
10. Rafael Furcal - If only he could stay healthy and play like 2005 in Atlanta. His pick is a large risk, but could result in a 15/40 player for 2009.
11. Orlando Cabrera - I take Cabrera next since he again has good speed and is a fairly consistent bat although with limited power.
12. Miguel Tejada - How I long for the juiced Tejada, but now we are stuck with a 15 homer SS. He isn't all bad, but he isn't going to top 20 homers and is not going to steal many bases either. His runs will drop with a poor OBP, but he could get 90 RBI's again as he does get batted higher in the order still.
13. Mike Aviles - Aviles was unheard of last season until he was calledup and had a really good 2008. His average will fall south of .300 in a full season, but his power could grow to 15 homers as he did hit 17 in AAA just 2 years ago. He also totaled 20 between AAA and the majors in 2008.
14. Khalil Greene - Your giving up a lot in average and after last year he did not supply power. 2007 he hit 27 homers which seems to be a bit of an outlier, but not by much as it was his most games played as well. If he stays healthy he could get you 20 homers.
15. Ryan Theriot - We are now at the point where you are just filling a position. Theriot is Figgins at SS minus 30 steals. That is not very helpful and is more of a MI or bench guy.
16. Edgar Renteria - He always seems to disappoint teams, but he has been very consistent offensively in his career. He would make a good MI and a worse case SS if you waited to long.
17. Christian Guzman - He has only reached 10 homers once and is not good for speed. The average of .316 last year was also not real and will be back around career levels at .270 this year.
18. Yunel Escobar - The 10 homers was a nice surprise, but he might not do that again. The lack of steals at SS is tough to handle.
19. Jed Lowrie - He is a possibility for double digit homers and plays in a great lineup for runs and RBI's. Nothing to shoot for with no speed and a poor average. He is better in OBP leagues.
20. Erick Aybar - Has a bit of speed, but is poor in power and average. His average should be better with his K% so low, but he doesn't have enough LD or homers.
21. Jeff Keppinger - What to do with Keppinger. He had such a great start in 2008, but really tailed off after the injuries. He doesn't have much power or speed, but his average should be around .300 in 2009.
22. Jack Wilson - The injuries here have really pulled on Wilson's value. He does have double digit power, but doesn't seem likely to play more than 130 games this year. He should be a good play while healthy.
23. Jason Bartlett - Why was he the Tampa writers pick for the Rays MVP in 2008? We get he's a nice guy, but only 128 games? 1 HR? 48 runs and 37 RBI's? I don't get it and unless you need his 20 steals you should avoid Bartlett.
24. Nick Punto - If you passed on Bartlett then don't bother here either. Punto can get 15+ steals, but the .286 average in 2008 was not real. He had a high BABIP and is a true .250 hitter.
25. Bobby Crosby - Your betting on health and a return to 2004 here, but don't count on it. He is still someone to watch in April and pickup if available when he gets hot, but that is usually when he gets hurt.
2009 Catcher Rankings
2009 First Base Rankings
2009 Second Base Rankings
2009 Shortstop Rankings
2009 Third Base Rankings
2009 Outfielder Rankings
2009 DH Rankings
2009 Starting Pitcher Rankings
2009 Closer Rankings
2009 Draft Cheat Sheet 1-100
2009 Draft Sleepers
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where's clint barmes in all of this?
ReplyDeleteI worry the Rockies will realize that they actually need a player who can take a walk. Barmes has power and showed new speed this year, but his lack of health and inability to get on enough to score runs makes him a weak option. You could argue him into the last 5 here or at 2B, but I wouldn't worry about him to much.
ReplyDeleteCould make a late pickup who surprises if he stays healthy though.