2011: Shortstop

Possibly the most demanding defensive positions on the field, the shortstop position in 2011 is looking for resurgence. Hanley Ramirez and Troy Tulowitzki carried the shortstop position in 2010 and others were lacking. Jimmy Rollins was injury plagued, Derek Jeter had a below average season, and who else is there? Oh yeah, my favorite shortstop in the league: Jose Reyes. I know, I know, one of the most hated players in baseball, but I love him. In my opinion he is definitely one of the strongest and most consistant shortstops out there, especially after coming back from devastating injury in 2009, but was his natural self in 2010. Please comment below what you think of Jose, or even my liking of Jose, and I realize that he is a Met, but nonetheless, is amazing and cocky. Shortstop is all about defense, because there are so many elements to playing the position, so many "shifts" and positions to take on the field. There are some shortstops emerging this year, just like last year. Ian Desmond has stepped up to the top 10 in rankings in MLB, and don't forget Stephen Drew and Rafael Furcal. They have been solid assets to their teams for the past few years. There have been some changeups at shortstop in 2011, but there are still familiar faces too. Good luck to all shortstops in 2011, especially J-Roll and Jose.

Fantasy Outlook: Top three shortstops: Hanley Ramirez, Troy Tulowitzki, and Jose Reyes. Draft one of them. There are fewer shortstops then second baseman who produce big numbers. Another player to look at, Jimmy Rollins, he's looking to pick up his game in 2011 after falling to many injuries in 2010. Plus J-Roll is looking for a contract extension, players are always looking to get that, and will produce better numbers. I want Jose, that is all.