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NL Central position rankings

Found February 07, 2012 on Redlegs Review: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Devin Mesoraco,  Ryan Hanigan,  Joey Votto,  Brandon Phillips,  Scott Rolen,  Chris Heisey,  Ryan Ludwick,  Drew Stubbs,  Jay Bruce,  Mat Latos,  Johnny Cueto,  Homer Bailey,  Mike Leake,  Bronson Arroyo,  Aroldis Chapman,  Ryan Madson,  Jose Arredondo
TEAMS: Cincinnati Reds

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Phillips leads the pack as far as NL second basemen go David Schoenfield of ESPN.com recently gave his thoughts on National League position rankings. In his post he ranks the team's projected starter at each position compared to other NL Central division clubs. He also gives us a list of the best starters in the division per team according to their spot in the rotation, as well as rankings for the best closer, the best bullpen, and for overall intangibles. At the conclusion of his post he includes a final tally for each team -- and the team who came out on top may surprise you. You can click here to read the entire piece, or if you're crunched for time here is the breakdown on how the Reds graded out: Catcher - #2 Devin Mesoraco/Ryan Hanigan First base - #1 Joey Votto Second base - #1 Brandon Phillips Comments: Phillips over Weeks due to durability, consistency and defense. Shortstop - #4 Zack Cozart Third base - #3 Scott Rolen Left field - #5 Chris Heisey/R...
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