Top SS for 2007

Sorry for the delay again guys, family issues kept me from the computer til yesterday and then i was busy. Since this is becomming a trend, i guess just wait til Tuesdays to check in, HAHA. Anyways, here we go.....

1. Jose Reyes - .305 - 125 - 21 - 78 - 59
Hands down the man at this position. Will lead the league in SB this year and improve power slightly, and room for more improvement
2. Derek Jeter - .328 - 115 - 16 - 93 - 28
Some more HR would be great but its not killin him. He is still the #2 man
3. Miguel Tejada - .320 - 100 - 25 - 105 - 4
Numbers are pretty much down across the board but he is stillt he best power SS
4. Hanley Ramirez - .296 - 120 - 18 - 56 - 52
Hiding in Reyes' shadow, less power, less speed still crazy good
5. Michael Young - .310 - 95 - 17 - 102 - 3
Power numbers are down slightly, but still contributes big time
6. Carlos Guillen - .318 - 92 - 20 - 80 - 21
A surpise this high im sure, but i really like his ability to contribute in all categories
7. Jimmy Rollins - .275 - 120 - 15 - 65 - 37
Power numbers were a fluke to me, but he will still score and run often
8. Rafael Furcal - .298 - 114 - 16 - 59 - 33
I used to think he had more power potential, now i know he is just stuck in the teens
9. Felipe Lopez - .274 - 96 - 10 - 54 - 36
In washington his HR will barely crack double digits, but speed is his value and he should still run
10. Julio Lugo - .289 - 115 - 12 - 60 - 23
Hitting in front of that trio should keep him scoring runs big time, steals will go down on this team though
11. Stephen Drew - .298 - 89 - 21 - 70 - 14
5-tool guy, who wont be batting in the right spot in the lineup to show off all his abilities quite yet. he will be higher next season
12. Edgar Renteria - .290 - 98 - 15 - 66 - 12
still a solid contributer, doesnt have the speed he once had or the power for that matter, but you can count on him
13. Orlando Cabrera - .280 - 100 - 10 - 65 - 23
showed just about zero HR power last year and the trend will continue, but he will get you 20+ sb, good runs and a nice average. hits in a good spot to get some rbi too
14. Troy Tulowitzski - .275 - 75 - 15 - 60 - 8
His Sept call up was horrible, but given the starting job and a bad spot in the lineup this is what i expect, basically off of talent and no proof
15. Bobby Crosby - .260 - 65 - 18 - 71 - 9
If he stays totally healthy he'll move up, but judging from where i got him you know how i feel. loads of potential but who knows....

Some sleepers off the dome...
Johnny Peralta - had one amazing year and then fell off, ill bet returns to putting up solid numbers
Juan Uribe - will he play this year? who knows, but if so, he is a great source for HR from SS
Jason Bartlett - played very well down the stretch last year and should continue
Khalil Greene - Tons of talent, but hasnt been able to hit much in the pros, he is nearing his prime
JJ Hardy - injured most of the season last year but still has lots of upside


Questions:

Looking for some teacher advice.....

Plain and simple.

Vlad, Harden, Buerhle, Duncan for Grady, Bondy, Kazmir, Sexson

Thoughts?

Well since you are saying simple, im just gonna make this a fairly short answer. Grady's side. Alright ill go on a little. Grady is a stud, will never (imo) be a guy who dominates a single category like a vlad could in RBI and HR, but i think grady will be very good in every major category. Bonderman is a very good young pitcher starting to put it together, ive heard he may get some cy young votes this year. This could be the real break out year people have been predicting for over 3 years. Kazmir is an elite fantasy pitcher in every category but wins. With the way the Drays look like they could be building, he could be a cy young candidate in a few years. and Sexson is still one of the best power bats in the league. hope this helps



Next week ill be giving my top 45 OF, it will take longer so hopefully ill have it out on time...lol