1. Robinson Cano- New York Yankees
2. Dan Uggla- Atlanta Braves
3. Dustin Pedrioa- Boston Red Sox
4. Brandon Phillips- Cincinnati Reds
5. Chase Utley- Philadelphia Phillies
6. Ian Kinsler- Texas Rangers
7. Rickie Weeks- Milwaukee Brewers
8. Martin Prado- Atlanta Braves
9. Aaron Hill- Toronto Blue Jays
10.Ben Zobrist- Tampa Bay Rays
Bust: Chase Utley- Philadelphia Phillies
With Chase Utley's knee problems limiting him, making him a huge injury risk, Robinson Cano is the clear favorite in this year's second baseman class. The Luis Castillo signing by the Phillies should be a sign that they don't trust him this year. I love the power potential from both Dustin Pedrioa and Dan Uggla. Pedrioa was having a career year in home runs before a foul ball broke his left foot and took him out for the rest of the season. Brandon Phillips has been one of the most consistent power and speed sources. His steals went down last year but with the move to fifth in the batting order, I see him improving his RBI numbers from last year.
Marin Prado is the most underrated of this bunch. He's a consistent player who gives you eligibility at 2nd, 3rd, and Outfield. Look for Aaron Hill to bounce back this season. I don't see him putting up the same home run totals as 2009, but a .270 career hitter, I also don't see him hitting as poorly as he did in 2010. If Ben Zobrist leads-off for the Rays he should be a runs and walks machine. If Brian Roberts stays healthy all year you could have yourself a gem in this draft ( and his wife is really hot). Hes a guy who could easily score 100 runs in the new look Orioles line-up and could easily put up 10 home runs and 30 stolen bases. Remember that second base is no longer a weak position. It's deeper than it has been in past years. If you don't get one of the top guys, don't panic.
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