Fantasy Baseball: Top 10 NL 3Bman

by Ray Guilfoyle on Jan 19, 2009 3:00 PM EST in Baseball

Continuing the series of Top 10s for the National League, I address the Top 10 NL only 3bman:

1. David Wright-he's a 5-category producer, and perennial 1st round pick in snake drafts.

Bill James Projection: 33-120-113-17-.311-.402-.552

2. Aramis Ramirez-am I the only one who thought he lost alot of weight last year? Due to Mitchell report?

Bill James Projection: 31-111-88-.291-.364-.524

3. Chipper Jones-when healthy, he provides very good numbers across the board-minus the SBs. The question remains-when does his body shut down and bury fantasy owners?

Bill James Projection: 23-82-82-4-.315-.420-.532

4. Troy Glaus-Glaus is another guy, who, when healthy, provides solid numbers across the board, with a decent avg.

Bill James Projection: 31-97-83-.260-.367-.490

5. Mark Reynolds-his avg will kill you, but has tremendous power, and could reach double digits in SBs again in 2009. Could break the top 3 in 2009 if he hits close to what James projects.

Bill James Projection: 32-105-101-10-.269-.350-.515

6. Ryan Zimmerman-went with Zimm here, as Atkins declining power scares me, especially without Holliday. Zimmerman is younger, and will be hitting is a slightly better lineup in 2009.

Bill James Projection: 22-87-84-3-.290-.351-.484

7. Garret Atkins-I was going to put Jorge Cantu here, but went with Atkins. He isn't as bad as 2008 says he was, is he?

Bill James Projection: 22-105-90-.297-.359-.473

8. Edwin Encarnacion-this guys hits a ton of flyballs. If he can increase his HR/FB %, he could go 30-90 one year.

Bill James Projection: 25-85-83-.278-.356-.490

9. Kevin Kouzmanoff-James likes this guy, but he plays in SD. He's coming off shoulder surgery, so keep an eye on him in spring training.

Bill James Projection: 25-94-76-.283-.332-.479

10. Jorge Cantu-was 2008 a fluke year for Cantu, or a sign of things to come?

Bill James Projection:24-92-76-.268-.315-.467

There are a few other younger 3bman that fantasy/roto owners should keep their eye on including Ian Strewart (COL), Andy Laroche (PITT), Mat Gamel (MIL), Chase Headley (SD) and Brett Wallace (STL). Stewart is 3b eligible, but could see some time in LF and 2b this year in Colorado, and could start at 3b pending the health of Todd Helton. He could break the top 10 very easily this season.

Poll

Which young 3bman will crack the top 10 in 2009?

Andy Laroche-he can't be this bad, can he?

2 votes

Mat Gamel-should Fielder get traded, Gamel could see some time in Milwaukee in 2009.

3 votes

Chase Headley-should Kouzmanoff get dealt as rumored, he would take over at 3b.

4 votes

Brett Walllace-Glaus is in his walk year, and could get dealt should STL fall out of the wildcard race.

2 votes

Ian Stewart-he should see time at 3b, 2b and OF in 09.

15 votes

26 votes | Poll has closed

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Comments

Glaus .260 avg is decent but Reynolds’ .269 avg will kill you? Also, their career avg is nearly identical…

by cephyn on Jan 19, 2009 3:53 PM EST reply actions

Reynolds

let’s not forget he hit .239 last year…James is optimistic. If Reynolds hits .269, he can move up these rankings, and possibly increase his HR total.
Glaus hit .270, whcih is respectable.

raygu

by Ray Guilfoyle on Jan 19, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions

McPherson

No Sign of McPherson? Not even an HM? I stashed him in my dynasty league, and I’m hoping he cracks the top 1 (not a typo)! Doubtful, but I can dream, right?

by rmarx01 on Jan 19, 2009 4:17 PM EST reply actions