Just sitting here shaking my hed over a few things...First, how did the Cavs just get Antawn Jamison for nothing? Second, why is Belarus-Switzerland women's hockey on at 9:30 while we have to wait until midnight for men's Slovakia-Czech Republic? Finally, why can't I watch Lindsey Vonn live? That one kills me.
Anyway, here are my shortstop rankings for the 2010 fantasy baseball season. I write this as olympic announcers are calling on Shaun White to do something called a McTwist.
1. H. Ramirez -- The steady decline in SBs would be a concern, if Hanley wasn't a .330 hitter with 30+ HR Power.
2. T. Tulowitski -- One of my few obsessions I've never owned. Keeper rules will continue the streak.
3. J. Rollins -- Still 20-30 in a year he greatly frustrated owners.
4. D. Jeter -- I'll take the guaranteed production across the board.
5. J. Reyes -- I trust my 33-year-old hammies more than Jose's at this point.
6. S. Drew -- I can't believe he's sixth. I guess I lke his power upside more than others.
7. A. Ramirez -- 20-20? I just wish he was a faster starter.
8. S. White -- I just saw the McTwist. Long live the tomato.
9. J. Bartlett -- I'd be stunned if last year wasn't his peak.
10. Y. Escobar -- Full on into the blahs.
11. E. Cabrera -- High, yes, but I needed to put him here to announce his sleeper potential. Big speed.
12. A. Cabrera -- The next few won't hurt.
13. M. Tejada -- As long as he gets the ABs.
14. M. Scutaro -- Scu, Scu, Scutaro. Move to Boston likely drops him in batting order.
15. O. Cabrera -- I like that he is in the National League. Cincinnati no less.
16. JJ Hardy -- May get back to 20 HR in Minnesota.
17. R. Theriot -- I'm just not a believer.
18. R. Furcal -- Still some upside.
19. E. Andrus -- Just no power.
20. A. Escobar -- Andrus 2009 clone.
21. J. Peralta -- Seriously, from 10 on, these guys are all the same value. Just pick the (lack of) skill set you want/need.
22. S. Castro -- Tough to rank him higher without a guaranteed role, but best fantasy prospect for 2010 at the position.
23. E. Aybar -- Skill set is...runs? Defense?
24. C. Barmes -- 20/10 last year.
25. C. Guzman -- Yep, that about does it.
There really isn't much more to love at the position. The rest of the guys willall be available as free agents in redraft leagues. In keeper/prospect formats, Jed Lowrie remains a semi-interesting name, but Boston signed Scutaro and Beltre to crush his opportunity. A. Escobar and Castro are likely the only top prospects that are even going to get a look in 2010. My favorite dynasty prospect at the position, Dee Gordon in LA (dodgers) has huge speed, but is a 2011 or 2012 guy most likely.
Cheers,
TFAM
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