Time to look at the other side of the middle infield. After Hanley and Tulo, the most stable of the elites, there's a lot of speed and a lot of light speed-power combinations.
Tier One
Hanley Ramirez - Still elite, even if he'll never go 50/50 like we all fantasized about.
Troy Tulowitzki - One of the true HR threats at the position. I like him for above 20/10, but not sure he'll go 30/20 again.
Jose Reyes - Days of 50 SB are over. If healthy for a full year, plan for 10/30 again, but definitely don't pay for '06-'08.
Jimmy Rollins - Bad AVG, injuries will scare people away, maybe make him a good ADP value. Might have another 20/30 year, but I'm happy with 15/25 and a .270 AVG.
Alexei Ramirez - Has established a good baseline over 3 years. Bad BB% hurts in OBP leagues, but seems likely for 20/15.
Tier Two
Stephen Drew - Seems like he could put up Alexei numbers, and indications are he's got some untapped SB potential. Maybe a 20/20 in there, but don't hold your breath.
Derek Jeter - Gettin' old, but NYY lineup keeps him serviceable for fantasy, especially for runs. Don't bank on more than 10/20, but AVG could bounce back.
Elvis Andrus - One-trick pony who does his trick very well. TEX still has a good lineup behind him. Huge GB%, drop in LD% means he won't likely improve his AVG.
Rafael Furcal - I'd like to think he could go 10/25 with a good AVG, but it's all a matter of whether he can be healthy.
Starlin Castro - Young guy who may not repeat the .300 AVG in 2011, but I'm betting he'll shine in his sophomore year. The Cubs' new Theriot, now with more upside!
Tier Three
Jason Bartlett - In SD there's no reason to hope for the power to return. Instead, hope he can net 25 SB and get back to his career AVG (.281).
Ryan Theriot - Nothing stellar, lock for 20 SB, but playing for STL helps. If he bats at the top of the order, he's got even more value. I'm sure he can oust Schumaker from the #1 slot.
Ian Desmond - Power-speed guy who should get the chance to play because WAS has nothing to lose. Maybe 15/20, but AVG won't get better.
Yunel Escobar - Intriguing in TOR. Would like his potential for 15 HR more if he didn't have a GB% over 50%. Used to be a good AVG pick, but now that's even in jeopardy.
Jhonny Peralta - He's hit 20 HR before, and DET has given him the go as starting SS. If you need power instead of speed at MI, give him a go.
Gambling Tier
Alcides Escobar - Bad BABIP sunk his AVG, so it should bounce back to respectable. Improved BB% and will get his chance in KC. I like the gamble.
Erick Aybar - Has speed potential, but injuries stopped him from putting up great stats. Might outperform other speedsters like Theriot and Alcides but likely at a lower cost.
Cliff Pennington - More speed. If you need SB for a 5x5 league, he'll help there, but nowhere else.
Reid Brignac - Former touted infielder who still has a chance to produce, but I'm wary of assuming he'll get the AB given TB's rotating multi-position guys.
Marco Scutaro - Full-time AB may be questionable due to Lawrie, but if healthy, BOS will provide enough R/RBI chances to make him usable at a MI slot.
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