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Paying Attention to Prior Drafts: Second Basemen

We continue with our series of looking at how the TRI projections are comparing with actual drafts going on. Of course, you will want to look up the average draft position closer to your draft to see what the current trends are. The average positions came from the first reporting on mlbdepthcharts.com’s fantasy magazine. Often, a periodic look at these will give you an idea...
Via hardballchat.com  |  9 hours ago
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Player Profile #49: Rickie Weeks | 2B | MIL

Despite missing about a third of last season, Rickie Weeks is not the injury risk he used to be. He’s played more than 129 games just once in his major league career (a scary thought when you consider he’s been in the league since 2005), but he led the league in plate appearances in 2010 and might have done the same last season if not for a freak ankle injury. When we...
Via Baseball Professor  |  19 hours ago
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Fantasy Baseball 2012: Second Basemen Tiers

Your fantasy baseball draft(s) are right around the corner.  Here’s my try at separating 25 second basemen into six tiers. Tiers are very subjective and one player could easily be considered just good enough or just bad enough to be in the next higher or lower tier. Let me know what you think and check out my fantasy baseball first basemen tiers. Tier 1: Robinson Cano, Ian...
Via Win My Fantasy League  |  6 days ago
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Top Eight Impact Young Players: Second Basemen

Editor’s Note: We are proud to announce a new partnership with mlbdepthcharts.com. They have graciously allowed us access to their online magazine in exchange for 2011 TRI data. The rankings for second base prospects are largely based on the data they have provided. You can also hear our interview with mlbdepthcharts.com founder Jason Martinez on Hardballchat Radio episode 16....
Via hardballchat.com  |  6 days ago
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Player Profile #89: Corey Hart | OF | MIL

We’ve used Corey Hart rather frequently as out best-case scenario for outfielders with good pop, a solid average and enough speed to have some impact in steals. Despite playing in just 130 games last season, Hart managed to rank 91st by season’s end, but how will the loss of Prince Fielder affect Hart’s 2012 stat line? That’s hard to know seeing as Hart bounced...
Via Baseball Professor  |  10 days ago
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Middle Infield ADP Trends

Building a solid middle infield is one of the keys to success in fantasy baseball.  Yes, having mashers at first base, a well rounded outfield and solid starting pitching are keys as well, but you can grab a distinct advantage over your opponents by having a stronger middle infield.  Traditionally the shallowest of positions out there, second base and shortstop have plenty of talent...
Via Rotowire  |  12 days ago
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Putting TRI to the Test: Second Basemen

We continue through the diamond looking at the TRI projections and Bill James Handbook projections for the coming season. Bill James certainly isn’t the only person forecasting next season and many don’t think he is the best, but his name is the most recognized in the sabermetric community. In the coming weeks, we will compare his projections with others, but for now...
Via hardballchat.com  |  17 days ago
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Fantasy Baseball Off-Season Report: Second Basemen

By Adam McGill First, third base, and shortstop have always been the glamour positions in in the infield, but in the last five years, second basemen have finally been sending some balls out of the park.  True fantasy contenders must have a decent 2B on their roster, as the position is really becoming a hidden source of homers.   Below is my off-season fantasy report for second...
Via Rant Sports  |  18 days ago
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2012 Fantasy Baseball Peckin' Order: The Top Five Second Basemen NOT To Draft In 2012

Chase Utley (credits below) These 5 second baseman should be forgotten about in 2012...As stated last week, the position of second base is one of the scarcest in the entire game. It isn’t easy to come by once you get past the big named players, and when trying to put together your team it often times becomes a very difficult position to fill. It is very important to grab one of...
Via The Fantasy Fix  |  18 days ago
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Final Second Base Fantasy Rankings

Every week we will be including the final fantasy rankings for each position according to total run index. Since TRI is an evolving statistic, these rankings will likely look different than past rankings. In particular, any player with five or more years of experience will have up to date projections for the 2012 season. The rankings will be based on those numbers. 14. Danny Espinosa...
Via hardballchat.com  |  21 days ago
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Top 20 2nd Basemen for 2012 Fantasy Baseball

We continue our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings with the top 20 2nd basemen for 2012 fantasy baseball. There’s no 2nd baseman in the top 10 for 2012 fantasy baseball. At least by my calculation. Some ‘perts are putting Cano in the top 10, but I see him just outside of the top 10, but then again 2nd base is packed to the rafters with production. It looks deeper than the 1st...
Via Razzball  |  24 days ago
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Brew Year’s Resolutions

It's been more than two weeks, over a fortnight, since the world awoke to a new year. And though New Year's day is really just another day we're forced to trudge through in this harsh and unforgiving hellscape called "life", the beginning of the calendar can serve as the origin point for significant personal change and improvement. In 2011, I started a business...
Via Miller Park Drunk  |  29 days ago
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2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Second Base

Here is the third article in the series for our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings looking at the position of second base. Right now I have Brian Roberts ranked outside of the top 20 as it sounds like he is still suffering post-concussion symptoms eight months after the fact which is a troubling sign. There is a lots of young talent in this group with Jemile Weeks, Jason Kipnis, Dustin...
Via Fantasy Baseball Tools  |  January 12, 2012
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Kendrick Extension A Good Value For Angels

Looking at Howie Kendrick’s performance record, it seems odd that he has only played two full seasons. Those two seasons — his two most recent campaigns — paint a starkly different picture. If Kendrick performs the way he did last year for the foreseeable future then the Angels scored big by extending his contract before he reaches free agency, but even a baseline Kendrick...
Via Fangraphs  |  January 09, 2012
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Player Profile #190: Jemile Weeks | 2B | OAK

You better not blink because you just might miss him. Jemile, the younger brother of Rickie Weeks, showed us in 2011 exactly what type of value he brings to fantasy — speed. It’s funny because in the minors he had a total of 41 steals in 1018 plate appearances (24.8 PA/SB), but in his rookie season he stole 22 bases in just 437 PA (19.9 PA/SB). He also has the potential...
Via Baseball Professor  |  January 04, 2012
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2012 Milwaukee Brewers: The Infield

With Spring Training in just a couple of short months, I think it’s time to do a mid-offseason preview of the team if nothing changes right between now and February. Every week, I’ll preview one position group for the next month, projecting stats, impact, and what it means for the team in the future. 1B #24 Mat Gamel (Age 26) 2011 (AAA): .310 BA, 28 HR, 96 RBI, .376...
Via isportsweb.com  |  December 22, 2011
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Brewers bench could see youth movement

A few unforseen circumstances (Francisco Rodriguez accepting arbitration, Ryan Braun's potential suspension) have left the Brewers in a bit of a bind -- they're right up against their limit in terms of payroll, but still have quite a few holes to fill on the bench. As a result, it appears the Brewers will have to fill most of these spots internally.Norichika Aoki is taking...
Via Brewers Bar  |  December 20, 2011
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Meet the new Milwaukee Brewers infield!

I don't know about you guys, but I am already sick of all this Ryan Braun stuff. Just tell me if he's suspended or not and for how many games if so. That's all I care about. I don't care how or why or who gave him what, all I care is how it affects my watching him. Seriously. (Quick aside: If he does have the herp like everyone seems to think, you should all shut...
Via Miller Park Drunk  |  December 20, 2011
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Peace, McGehee!

In 2009, Casey McGehee surprised Brewers fans when he revealed himself to be a not-entirely-****** (and, at times, even good) guy at doing baseball while filling in for an injured Rickie Weeks and an OHMYGODSOTERRIBLE!!! Bill E. Hall at second and third base. He chased that partial season of partial OK-ness with a 23-home run, 104-RBI showing for the 2010 Ken Macha cyborg squad Brewers...
Via Miller Park Drunk  |  December 12, 2011
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Milwaukee Brewers at the Winter Meetings

It seems that most have acknowledged what most of us already knew, the Brewers are out on Prince Fielder. So, that leaves that the Brewers to pick up the pieces. That being said, TPR is still very bullish on the Brewers even if they do nothing to address the hole they have at first base. Naturally, that is not the only hole the Brewers have on the team. They had more free agents...
Via hardballchat.com  |  December 06, 2011
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Without Prince, Brewers won't necessarily spend big

Yes, the Milwaukee Brewers plan to meet with the agents for free-agent shortstop Jose Reyes at the winter meetings. No, they will not be a serious bidder for Reyes — at least not in the range of the Marlins’ reported six-year, $90 million offer. The Brewers, like many teams, are wary of allowing media reports to set the markets for free agents. They want to hear firsthand...
Via MLB BUZZ  |  December 04, 2011
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Hairston, Jr. signs 2-year pact with Dodgers

MILWAUKEE You can cross another item off Doug Melvin's off-season shopping list.The Brewers had hoped to re-sign Jerry Hairston, Jr. for 2012 but the veteran infielder signed late Monday night with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who offered a two-year contract believed to be worth 6 million.Melvin had previously extended a contract offer to Hairston, who hit .274 with 10 doubles in...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  December 06, 2011
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Hairston, Jr. signs 2-year pact with Dodgers

MILWAUKEE You can cross another item off Doug Melvin's off-season shopping list.The Brewers had hoped to re-sign Jerry Hairston, Jr. for 2012 but the veteran infielder signed late Monday night with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who offered a two-year contract believed to be worth 6 million.Melvin had previously extended a contract offer to Hairston, who hit .274 with 10 doubles in...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  December 06, 2011
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Tips on Choosing Keepers

Editor's note: We'll start busting out our keeper rankings this week, so here are a few keeper tips to kick things off...Choosing keepers is an integral part of building a dominant team and if you do so well enough, your squad will have a sizable advantage for years to come. Here are some tips for making good keeper choices. ANALYZE YOUR TEAMS Are you rebuilding or are...
Via Fantasy Baseball 365  |  November 30, 2011
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The Fantasy Man's 2012 Fantasy Baseball Second Base 2B Rankings

The Fantasy Man's 2012 Fantasy Baseball Second Base 2B Rankings 1. Robinson Cano - No brainer top 5 overall 2. Ian Kinsler - 30/30 again in mid prime 3. Dustin Pedroia - 20/20/.300+ super solid pick 4. Chase Utley - Has #1 2B fantasy talent so this could be a nice value 5. Ben Zobrist - He's a bit inconsistent week by week but numbers are there at the end 6. Brandon...
Via Fantasy Baseball Express  |  November 26, 2011
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