And so I begin my tier rankings for my favorite position to do research on, the short stop. This year you have your trio, and then everybody else. The 2nd tier is such a big drop that there are almost 3-4 rounds in between the selection of the last 1st tier shortstop all the way to the first 2nd tier shortstop selected. There is almost no reason to reach for a 2nd tier shortstop; there are plenty to go around.
Tier 1. These 3 have been up here for a long time. In fact 2 of them have been in the top 10 for a long time. These guys do it all, they not only will get you quite a few steals but they have the ability to get the home run as well. So here they are…
1. Hanley Ramirez. (33/85/125/.315/37)
With SS being one of the weakest positions look for Hanley to be off the board with the first 3 picks. If it is your turn to pick and Hanley is still on the board, TAKE HIM. He is one of the few players to join the 30/30 club, and look for him to do that for years to come.
2. Jose Reyes. (15/60/120/.300/57)
Just like Hanley Jose will most likely be gone very quickly. His lack of power however scares me and wasting my first pick on someone that will not help me in HR or RBI is a risk I don’t like to take.
3. Jimmy Rollins. (20/75/115/.280/45)
The third part of the big trio. Jimmy Rollins most likely will still be there during the 2nd round of your fantasy baseball draft, if he is take him. He will not disappoint you either. Like Hanley he has a better chance to hit for power, and he will get you the steals.
There it is the 1st tier of shortstop for the fantasy baseball 2009 season. These guys will all be gone before the end of the 2nd round, after that it probably will be deep into the 6th round before another shortstop is taken.
Tier 2.
4. Jhonny Peralta. (25/90/100/.275/2)
Yes you are reading correct! Johnny Peralta is my 4th SS to be selected. He has great potential to give you power at a position where you wouldn’t normally get it. A SS that you can get in the 6th round or later that will give you 20+ home runs and 90 RBI is something I will take any day.
5. Stephen Drew. (18/75/95/.285/5)
Drew will most likely be gone long before Peralta, this is a mistake as I think Peralta will have the better season.
6. Troy Tulowitzki. (15/90/85/.275/5)
Tulo will also most likely go before Peralta, I am telling you wait! Tulo had a great 2007 year however was not so amazing in 2008. Look for his number to improve over last year, however don’t expect the all star stuff we saw in 2007.
7. Derek Jeter. (10/70/105/.290/10)
Mr. Constant. There is no upside with Jeter, however there is no downside either, if you want a safe pick at SS go with the old man!
8. Michael Young. (8/80/88/.295/8)
He won’t give you power, but the rangers lineup is loaded, so he will score you plenty of runs and drive in a couple as well. Young also at some point will be moving to 3b, this will give you some flexibility later on in the year.
9. J.J. Hardy. (25/70/90/.280/2)
His power is something to be had this late in the draft. If you can get him late go for it, but these numbers are the highest he will see, her certainly can be inconsistent at times, so be prepared to have a backup.
10. Miguel Tejada. (10/80/80/.280/5)
What used to be a force has been dropping in value year after year. With Tejada you know what you get though, a player that will play every day and drive in some runs.
Tier 3.
11. Orlando Cabrera. (8/55/85/.275/20)
Plays for a declining team. Look for his numbers to possibly be worse than what I have predicted.
12. Mike Aviles. (11/65/80/.280/10)
Too bad he plays for the Royals, this kid has talent.
13. Fafael Furcal. (8/50/70/.300/20)
If you feel he can play a whole season than draft him, but if you have any doubt then steer clear.
14. Yunel Escobar. (5/55/80/.295/1)
Here is a classic case of a player that got over hyped last year…
15. Edgar Renteria. (12/50/70/.280/10)
He plays for the Giants now… Enough said…
Well that about sums it up for my Tier Rankings of shortstops for fantasy baseball 2009. Stay tuned for my long tier rankings for outfielders…
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