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Following my 2B analysis, ranking the Outfield is like shooting fish in a barrel. There is a shortage of depth, but the Tier lines are very distinct. When entering many of my fantasy drafts, my first priority is securing the elite at the shallowest positions. Generally, I use my Outfield to strengthen individual or duel categories without focusing on the elite. There are 90 starting OFs on any given night during the regular baseball season, and with injuries plentiful, new talent appears every week. Let’s take a look at who has truly distinguished themselves in the fantasy baseball picture. Decision based on current production, career consistency, potential future results, health, and presence. (Runs-HRs-RBIs-SB-AVG)  Tier 1 1) Josh Hamilton, TEX (73-24-77-7-.355) 2) Ryan Braun, MIL (69-16-68-13-.290) 3) Carl Crawford, TB (78-12-58-38-.299) 4) Carlos Gonzalez, COL (75-25-77-18-.327) 5) Matt Holliday, STL (64-21-67-7-.298)  Tier 2 6) Vladimir Guerrero, TEX (65-21-86-4-.301) 7) Alex Rios, CWS (64-17-64-24-.298) 8) Jose Bautista, TOR (74-34-85-4-.260) 9) Delmon Young, MIN (53-14-84-4-.321) 10) Andre Ethier, LAD (51-18-63-1-.296) 11) Nelson Cruz, TEX (35-15-61-14-.314)  Tier 3 12) Chris Young, ARZ (62-19-67-22-.269) 13) Matt Kemp, LAD (62-18-61-16-.258) 14) Jayson Werth, PHI (67-16-58-7-.301) 15) Cory Hart, MIL (57-23-75-5-.291) 16) Justin Upton, ARZ (63-16-56-13-.280) 17) Adam Dunn, WAS (65-30-77-0-.274) 18) Shane Victorino, PHI ++++ (59-15-53-20-.250) 19) Nick Swisher, NYY (70-22-66-1-.299) 20) Aubrey Huff, SF (72-20-67-5-.304)  Tier 4 21) Torii Hunter, ANA (59 18 70 9 .294) 22) Angel Pagan, NYM (59 9 50 26 .311) 23) Brett Gardner, NYY (67-5-36-31-.283) 24) Shin-Soo Choo, CLE (55-14-53-14-.295) 25) Colby Rasmus, STL (61-18-48-10-.274) 26) Andrew McCutchen, PIT (61-9-33-22-.286) 27) Andres Torres, SF (63-11-45-21-.289) 28) Carlos Quentin, CWS (56-22-70-2-.232) 29) Raul Ibanez, PHI (54-11-57-3-.274)  Tier 5
30) Alfonso Soriano, CHC (52-19-57-4-.259) 31) Jonny Gomes, CIN (53-13-66-3-.272) 32) Vernon Wells,TOR (56-22-60-5-.274) 33) Hunter Pence, HOU (63-15-58-13-.278) 34) Ben Zobrist, TB (52-6-47-22-.264) 35) Drew Stubbs, CIN (56-14-51-18-.234) 36) Denard Span, MIN (63-3-42-18-.269) 37) Jason Heyward, ATL (54-11-50-8-.261) 38) Michael Cuddyer, MIN (66-10-50-3-.273) 39) Ichiro Suzuki, SEA (46-3-29-28-.312) 40) B.J. Upton, TB (59-10-41-32-.233) 41) Nick Markakis, BAL (52-8-40-4-.297) 42) Scott Podsednik, LAD (49-5-47-34-.300) 43) Bobby Abreu, ANA (61-12-60-16-.253) 44) Josh Willingham, WAS (52-15-54-8-.264) 45) Cody Ross, FLA (54- 10-53-9-.270) 46) Garrett Jones, PIT (47-16-63-6-.264) 47) Marlon Byrd, CHC (61-10-48-4-.310) 48) Juan Pierre, CWS (46-3-29-28-.312) 49) Curtis Granderson, NYY (48-10-33-10-.243) 50) Dexter Fowler, COL (47-3-19-11-.244) 51) Mike Stanton, FLA (24-10-31-4-.233) 52) Carlos Lee, HOU (48-14-56-2-.248) 53) Jon Jay, STL (26-3-14-1-.371) 54) Jason Kubel, MIN (46-15-68-0-.266) 55) Jason Bay, NYM (48-6-47-10-.259) 56) Michael Bourne, (62-1-27-35-.254) 57) Austin Jackson, DET (64-1-25-16-.307) 58) Adam Lind, TOR (41-15-50-0-.224) 59) JD Drew, BOS (51-12-51-2-.259) Written by The Fantasy Mechanic exclusively for TheFantasyFix.com. You can catch him on Twitter @FantasyFix_FM Tags: The Fantasy Fix, Fantasy Baseball Advice, Fantasy Sports Advice, MLB, Ranks, Outfield, OF, Fantasy Mechanic Fantasy baseball sees changes in position depth every year. What starts the season as a weak position may finish as the best, and visa versa. Entering the season there were 11 Second basemen ranked in the Top 100 players in mixed formats. Currently, there are only 7 active players who will find their name on that Top 100 list, and only 3 of them were part of the original 11. Let’s take a look at the current rankings for Second Baseman after the first half of the 2010 season (Injuries Noted):  Robinson Cano Tier 1 Robinson Cano NYY (100% Owned) His numbers across the board are great for any position (66-18-63-.332) This is an MVP candidate who will continue to improve, and continue to provide consistent statistical production. Chase Utley PHI (100% Owned) Chase would be #1 if he wasn’t injured, even with Cano’s great season. Utley’s consistency over the past 7 seasons cannot be ignored, you can pen in 100-30-100-.295 ever year. +++ Upon his return should be considered the Top Player+++DL+++ Rickie Weeks MIL (100% Owned) Finally his production is matching his potential (65-19-62-.277) Rickie was the 2nd overall pick in the 2003 player draft, and after this season may be the 2nd overall Second Baseman taken in 2011 fantasy drafts. Dustin Pedroia BOS (100% Owned) Similar to Utley, Dustin would be 3rd on the list after putting up excellent numbers (52-12-41-.292) when healthy. He has never had a bad single season in his young career. Look for him to immediately bounce back when he returns. ++DL++ Tier 1A Ian Kinsler TEX: This All Star Second Baseman plays for a first place team with lots of lineup protection. Thus far (53-6-38-.304), and expected for a duplicate second half with the pennant in reach. Brandon Phillips CIN: Another player in the midst of a pennant race, and putting up potential career numbers (70-13-33-.288). With the Cardinals & Brewers battling the Reds for Central supremacy Brandon will need to play to his max if they want to win. Expect an extra effort.  Martin Prado Tier 2 Martin Prado ATL: All Star, First Place Team, NL Hits Leader (67-11-40-.317) Ben Zobrist TB: (49-5-44-19-.277) Multi Position Eligible, Continuous production. Tier 3 Dan Uggla FLA: (59-15-53-.271) May or May Not be traded to Contender. If so he jumps Zobrist. You have to love his power from this position. Kelly Johnson ARZ: (57-14-46-.275) Can he keep this up all season for the lowly Dbacks? My magic 8 ball says “Decidedly So” Howie Kendrick ANA: (42-7-53-.275) Still a potential injury risk, but his run production in 2010 is undeniable for a second baseman. Worth a Start in any format.  Gordon Beckham Tier 4 Gordon Beckham CWS: (26/71-14-3-12-0-.366) Over the Last Month…May be the HOTTEST 2B Placido Polanco PHI: (92/288-43-6-30-3-.319) Just back from injury and his timing is great already. Juan Uribe SF: (80/312-42-12-51-1-.256) Early Season Utility Super Star. Now Everyday Star. Tier 5 Jose Lopez SEA: Still Seattle’s Cleanup Hitter with TONS of potential 39 RBIs Casey McGehee MIL: 13 HR 55 RBIs Aaron Hill TOR: 13 HRs (Great Upside) Clint Barmes COL: 42 RBIs Ian Stewart COL: 13 HRs 47 RBIs Neil Walker PIT: (.320 BA) Chone Figgins SEA: 25 SBs Ty Wigginton BAL: 16 HR, 48 RBIs Alberto Callaspo LAA: (40Runs-8HRs-43RBIs) Written by The Fantasy Mechanic exclusively for TheFantasyFix.com. You can catch him on Twitter @FantasyFix_FM Tags: The Fantasy Fix, Fantasy Baseball Advice, Fantasy Sports Advice, MLB, Ranks, Second Base, Fantasy Mechanic, Robinson Cano, Chase Utley, Rickie Weeks, Dustin Pedroia, Ian Kinsler, Brandon Phillips, Martin Prado, Ben Zobrist, Dan Uggla, Kelly Johnson, Howie Kendrick, Gordon Beckham, Placido Polanco, Juan Uribe, Jose Lopez, Casey McGehee, Clint Barmes, Aaron Hill, Ian Stewart, Neil Walker, Chone Figgins, Ty Wiggington, Alberto Callaspo | ArchivesCategoriesAll Website Marketing NJ
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