| PLAYER |
TEAM |
COMMENTS |
| 1. Chase Utley |
Phillies |
Easily best at this position. |
| 2. Robinson Cano |
Yankees |
Capable of a lot better than 2007. |
| 3. Brandon Phillips |
Reds |
Loves his ballpark. |
| 4. Rickie Weeks |
Brewers |
Has potential to improve. |
| 5. Dan Uggla |
Marlins |
Would take 2006 numbers again. |
| 7. Placido Polanco |
Tigers |
Supporting cast has improved. |
| 8. Brian Roberts |
Orioles |
Would move up if dealt to Cubs. |
| 9. Jeff Kent |
Dodgers |
Far from star he used to be. |
| 9. Ian Kinsler |
Rangers |
Could be the next Utley. |
| 10. Dustin Pedroia |
Red Sox |
Came on strong late last season. |
| 10. Howie Kendrick |
Angels |
Big things expected eventually. |
| 11. Orlando Hudson |
Diamondbacks |
Slotted to post decent numbers. |
| 12. Kelly Johnson |
Braves |
Speed is fantasy asset. |
| 13. Jose Vidro |
Mariners |
More he DH's, better his numbers will be. |
| 14. Mark Ellis |
A’s |
Nice fantasy backup. |
| 14. Jayson Nix |
Rockies |
Beat out Giles for job. |
| 15. Akinori Iwamura |
Devil Rays |
Should improve this season. |
| 16. Freddy Sanchez |
Pirates |
Can provide high average. |
| 18. Ray Durham |
Giants |
Would be better off on another team. |
| 20. Tad Iguchi |
Padres |
More pop than most in lineup. |
| 21. Kaz Matsui |
Astros |
Expect numbers to shrink. |
| 22. Brendan Harris |
Twins |
Moves into potent lineup. |
| 23. Mark DeRosa |
Cubs |
Begins season with health concerns. |
| 24. Aaron Hill |
Blue Jays |
Doesn't offer much. |
| 25. Asdrubal Cabrera |
Indians |
Weak link in strong lineup. |
