Top 10 Second Basemen of 2008

1. Chase Utley

The pedigree for all stud 2^nd basemen. He brings power, speed, and average to the table and may have been a MVP candidate if not for slowing down in the second half.

Final Numbers: 113/33/104/14/.292

2. Dan Uggla

We all knew Uggla would not hit for a decent average, but he gave us hope when he hit .347 in May. Then .190 in July and .217 in August and you get the picture.

Final Numbers: 97/32/92/5/.260

3. Mark DeRosa

Career high in all power numbers and steals. Did not disappoint fantasy owners who may have took him on a flyer or got him off waivers early in the season.

Final Numbers: 103/21/87/6/.285

4. Brandon Phillips

Disappointing all around. Regressing at age 27 was not supposed to happen. He may rebound now that he is surrounded by a younger and more talented supporting cast.

Final Numbers: 80/21/78/23/.261

5. Kelly Johnson

Decent fantasy option at 2^nd for NL-only leagues, but a complete yawn inspiring season.

Final Numbers: 86/12/69/11/.287

6. Rickie Weeks

This is the guy I have the most problem with ranking him so high. I mean he lost his job at the end of the season to Ray Durham! During a playoff run! But he does have the talent to be productive, (100 runs, 20 HRs, 20 steals would be nice) if he could just stop flailing at every pitch. I’ll probably end up with him again on a couple of teams, as I somehow have blind faith in him every year.

Final Numbers: 89/14/46/19/.234

7. Yunel Escobar

So yeah, 2^nd base, pretty weak position in NL-only league. More yawning from a boring Atlanta Braves team.

Final Numbers: 71/10/60/2/.288

8. Kazuo Matsui

Anal Fissures and still stole 20 bases.

Final Numbers: 58/6/33/20/.293

9. Ray Durham

Was traded to Milwaukee and became their starting 2^nd baseman, he brought with him no power, no speed, a prescription to cialis and lipitor, and not much else. He may be their 2^nd baseman next year when he turns 53.

Final Numbers: 64/6/45/8/.289

10. Jerry Hairston Jr.

When Jerry isn’t hurt he is knocking the cover off the ball. If he could have stayed healthy for an entire season he probably could of broke into the top 3.

Final Numbers: 47/6/36/15/.326