Fantasy Second Base Prospect Rankings for 2012
by Ray Guilfoyle on Dec 29, 2011 8:30 AM EST
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Jason and I are providing you our 2012 Prospect Rankings by Position, and here are links to our rankings to date:
Today, I will rank the Top Fantasy Second Base Prospects for 2012, but realize that second base is one of the toughest positions to rank since not many hitters are drafted as a pure second baseman, and many move over from other positions, including shortstop.
1. Johnny Giavotella, KC
2. Steve Lombardozzi, WAS
3. Reese Havens, NYM
4. Brett Pill, SFG
5. D.J. Lemahieu, COL
6. Ivan DeJesus, LAD
7. Charlie Culbertson, SFG
8. Vince Belnome, SD
9. Cord Phelps, CLE
10. Chris Valaika, CIN
11. Will Rhymes, DET
12. Adrian Cardenas, OAK
13. Josh Satin, NYM
14. Tommy Field, COL
15. Henry Rodriguez, CIN
16. Tyler Kuhn, CHW
17. Oscar Tejada, BOS
18. Nick Franklin, SEA
19. Kolten Wong, STL
20. Ryan Adams, BAL
Giovatella appears to be the Royals starting second baseman to start the 2012 season, so he was an easy choice for the top spot. I ranked Lombardozzi second based on the fact that the Nationals really like the guy, and there has been talk that they may trade Ian Desmond to make room for him to play second, with Danny Espinosa moving over to shortstop.
Could Reese Havens stay healthy for one year, please? If he ever did, he would probably be the Mets starter heading into the 2012 season. With the Mets financial woes, Havens may finally get his chance in 2012.
Bret Pill received his cup of coffee in 2011 and he may get more playing time in 2012, especially with injury-prone second baseman Freddy Sanchez in front of him. Pill tore up the Pacific Coast League in 2011, going 25-107-.312 in 133 games.
My top 10 Second Base Prospects for keeper leagues after the jump:
Top 10 Second Base Rankings for Keeper/Dynasty Leagues
1. Anthony Rendon, WAS
2. Jean Segura, LAA
3. Eddie Rosario, MIN
4. Kolten Wong, STL
5. Cory Spangenberg
6. Nick Franklin, SEA
7. Billy Hamilton, CIN
8. Scooter Gennett, MIL
9. Reese Havens, NYM
10. Jonathon Schoop, BAL
Neither list was an easy task as there just aren't many top prospects who play second base, and so many eventually move to second base from another position. Guys like Chase Utley and Brandon Phillips started their careers at other positions and were eventually moved to second base due to need. Thus the reason why my Top 10 Second Base rankings is filtered with hitters who currently play another position in the minors, but could eventually move to second base due to being blocked or team need, or both.
I was surprised when I saw one site, Deep Leagues, rank Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario in the second base rankings, but read in the comments section that the Twins had Rosario playing second in the Instructional Leagues, so that is why I ranked him here.
Anthony Rendon is an easy choice for #1 second base prospect should the Nationals move him there, and with Ryan Zimmerman blocking him at third base coupled with the fact that they may explore a long term deal with him, I can see Rendon moving to second base as early as 2012.
Let me know if I missed anyone on this list.
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my bad
Will update later.
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by Ray Guilfoyle on Dec 29, 2011 11:25 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Is Brett Pill expected to play 2B?
I’m always looking for a 2B prospect, but I thought he was a 1B.
Also, beyond just having a jogb, is Giavotella a good fantasy option, or a better real-life player?
Thanks.
I don't know, but the guy quotes himself in his own signature - CaptnAmerca
he's not a 2b
he played some 2b in AAA last season due to a glut of 1b on the roster (Belt, Pill, Eldred, Ishikawa) and injuries to MI’s (Fresno had them playing all over the infield and OF) While he’s a good defensive 1b, he has limited range as a 2b and it’s doubtful he will see any time there in the majors. But if he’s 2b eligible in your league, he could actually have some value, as opposed to basically no value he has now.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Dec 29, 2011 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
Rendon
I am hearing a lot lately they have no plans on moving him to 2nd base… I really cant see how they put a good MI defender in the OF and hes certainly best suited for 3rd and or 2nd imo… so im interested to see exactly how Rendon plays out there.
they wont move
Him till thjey know if zimmerman resifns. Plus he is coming off injury, so no reason to push a position change while is recovering.
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by Ray Guilfoyle on Dec 29, 2011 11:28 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
It's premature
to assume Rendon will be moved to second, they have greater organizational depth at MI spots than at 3rd right now and Zimmerman is only signed through two more seasons. The health of his shoulder can’t really be determined till they see him in live game action over the course of a season so I don’t think the Nationals, or anyone else for that matter, really knows where he’ll play long term.
by Chris Buckley on Dec 29, 2011 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
Cardenas
We’ve heard about Cardenas for the last 5 years. When does it happen? Is he just a AAAA player or is he better off getting a chance in a different situation? Patience on this guy is wearing thin.
I actually had Thanksgiving dinner with him
Completely out-of-the-blue friend of a friend kind of thing. Anyway, he’s on the 40-man, and expects to compete for a job in spring training, but I would imagine his best shot right now would be more as a utility player. Super nice guy.
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I saw Cardenas a bunch last year here in Sacramento, and they seemed to be trying to make him into a super-utility type. He played all over the field last year, partly because his regular position (2B) was manned by Jemile Weeks, and partly because they needed someone in left field.
Realistically, I’m not sure how much value he will provide for fantasy unless someone gets hurt or traded. I don’t think he can play SS (haven’t seen him do it anyway), and the numbers he posted seemed to point to a high batting average potential, but could be empty (few homers, few steals).
He seemed to take the moving all over the field in stride (DH, 3B, 2B, LF at points), so that could work well for him.
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