Ranking the third basemen

What ever happened to Morganna, the kissing bandit?  Did we miss an official retirement announcement?  Well, like Morganna, third base is very top heavy this year, with three first rounders and a whole lot of question marks.

1.  A. Rodriguez -- Found out Alex just kissed himself in the mirror when he learned he was atop my board.
2.  D. Wright -- I'm still a believer in Wright, who is a top 10 guy with just 20 HR.  He'll get there.
3.  E. Longoria -- 35 HR should be in play
4.  P. Sandoval -- Starts a run of 1B/3B guys.  Love the average, but a significant step down from top three.
5.  M. Reynolds -- Surprise 20  + steals, not surprising 200+ K.
6.  K. Youkilis -- Reliable numbers, little upside.
7.  R. Zimmerman -- Overhyped until '09.  If he can repeat .280-30-100-100 he may actually be underrrated.
8.  C. Figgins -- Not a fan, value completely tied up in speed, which is a good gamble for a fifth outfielder or middle infielder, not a third baseman ranked this high.
9.  M. Young --The dropoff clearly was at seven.  Young won't hurt, if that helps.
10.  C. Jones -- Better in the H2H format where you can alter your lineup daily to adjust for his injuries.
11.  A. Ramirez -- No thanks.
12.  G. Beckham -- Much rather have Becks at a cheaper price than the four options just above, but he's probably a 2B when he becomes eligible.
13.  A. Gordon -- The fact that he is this high proves two things.  3B is atrocious, and I am determined to make a fool of myself with him again.
14.  I. Stewart -- Better at 2B, but has 25-30 HR power and upside.
15.  A. Beltre -- Lots of pressure, second half player.  Don't draft.
16.  C. Headley -- When the bottom falls out, the young guys are my targets.
17.  J. Cantu -- Should get to 20 HR, I'm struggling to get to 20 3B.
18.  M. DeRosa -- Who cares.
19.  A. LaRoche -- Andy the Pirate. Could be done if he doesn't perform early.
20.  B. Wood -- Big power, unknown playing time, maybe a 4A player.  Still, upside.  SS possibility too.

Third base is really tough, and you won't find me relying on any of the guys below Gordon to man the position.  Keep an eye on Mat Gamel in Milwaukee.  If he gets ABs, he could be a nice additon.  As far as prospects go, Brett Wallace is an interesting bat in Toronto.  If he makes the club (even at 1B) he could be a nice late flier.  Pedro Alvarez is going to get the call at some point in Pittsburgh, and he is likely to hit right away.  Miguel Tejada is going to be in the mix here too once he gets the ABs at third in Baltimore.  He'd be in the top 15 on the list when he qualifies.  Am I forgetting anyone?  Casey Blake and Mark Teahen do nothing for me.

Cheers,
TFAM