2011: Second Baseman

First and foremost, this idea of going over each position and the best players there will probably be a week long event with. Inside the baseball diamond, each position is very important. Today I have decided to look at second base not only from a fantasy perspective for myself, but an overall perspective of the game. The Top 10 second baseman offensively go as follow: Robinson Cano, Chase Utley, Dustin Pedroia, Dan Uggla, Ian Kinsler, Rickie Weeks, Brandon Phillips, Martin Prado, Aaron Hill, and Ben Zobrist. A core group of players here, also good defensively. Some of them had career years this year, and others dipped down into a slumping season, looking to bounce back in the 2011 season. Second base is a position of versatility and speed, as are all positions in the infield. It takes a second baseman to flip a perfect double-play ball, something I always enjoy being executed. But to ball club owners, they look to their second baseman as a man of speed and agility. This season second baseman like Aaron Hill are looking to reclaim what they had going in 2009, or Brian Roberts to try for an injury-free year. While second baseman like Robinson Cano and Martin Prado want to recreate the 2010 season in 2011. I for one look forward to Chase Utley taking the field on March 31st, he's a personal favorite. Good luck guys, it'll be a fun year.

On a fantasy outlook: Second base is a key role on your team. There are tons of great outfielders, first baseman, and even third baseman. Look to second base! Players such as Chase Utley or Robinson Cano are great choices 2-3 round. But if you would like to wait and decent players like Brian Roberts and Kelly Johnson (both of which on my team last year, Johnson was great!) can go into later rounds. Martin Prado and Ben Zobrist are both players who are able to play (or be played) in many positions can be key, especially when injury hits mid-season. I personally will look to Ian Kinsler, but don't take him from me. ;)