Classic NASCAR Crash of the Week - Martinsville

Martinsville may be the slowest track on the circuit, but that didn't prevent Martin Truex Jr. from attempting to knock the turn 3 wall down.



Is Rick Santorum an Artificial Life-Form Controlled By Obama?

            The longer Rick Santorum drags out his hopeless bid to become President of the United States, the more I suspect that he is an android being controlled by Obama. Let’s think of the two things Santorum has accomplished these past few months.

-         He’s dragged the battle for the Republican nomination into the spring, which wasn’t a bad thing for Democrats in 2008 (it was clear that Obama or Hillary Clinton were going to be elected president against whoever the Republicans dragged out for slaughter), but in a year where Mitt Romney needs as much time as possible to focus his campaign solely on Obama, Santorum has undermined him.

-         He’s destroyed any faith ultra conservative voters might have in Romney by appealing to them more, which in turn, persuades any folks on the fence to question him (remember, the ultra-conservative folks will vote red come November even if Romney dresses like Richard Simmons at the Republican Convention, but it’s the undecided voters that will question a guy who couldn’t trounce a lunatic in the Republican primary come November).

            Bullet point  #2 is the most important. It is almost like Santorum is a talking doll programmed to say certain things on command. Perhaps when Obama is on his treadmill in the morning, he hits a button that leads to Santorum rattle on about how much he hates gay marriage for the 6,482,192nd time. When he’s eating lunch, Obama hits the “blast contraceptives” button. During dessert six days ago, Obama hit a button that somehow made this come out of Santorum’s mouth.

“You win by giving people the opportunity to see a different vision for our country, not someone who’s going to be just a little different from the person in there. If you’re going to be a little different, we might as well stay with what we have instead of taking a risk with what maybe be the Etch-A-Sketch candidate of the future.”

            To summarize that statement, Tricky Rick essentially said Americans could be better off sticking with Obama than rolling with Romney. Santorum probably won’t be heard from ever again after the Republican primary finally ends (he’s burned a few bridges, and more importantly, he’s fucking crazy), but assuming Obama is re-elected to a second term, he should be honored as the MVP of Obama’s campaign.

NFL Off-Season Notes

Folks Associated With the Saints Bounty Hunting Scandal Deserved Every Bit of Punishment From Roger Goodell

            It’s one thing for players to have private bounties amongst themselves, but it’s taken to a whole other level when the defensive coordinator is doling out the payments. Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis might be among the top 5 performers at their jobs in the league, but shame on them for letting Gregg Williams get away with bounties on their watch.

With Peyton Manning in the Fold (and healthy), Denver is the Clear Favorite in the AFC West

            The Broncos won the division with a dude that couldn’t even throw a five-yard out. San Diego lost Vincent Jackson, and it’s defense is a shadow of it’s former self. Kansas City has some interesting parts, but not enough reliability other than Dwayne Bowe. Finally, the Raiders are the Raiders. Put this team down for at least 10 wins, with the possibility of 12.

Tebowmania Will Destroy Mark Sanchez

            How many incompletions will it take in a home game against the Bills for the Jets fans to start chanting “TEBOW! TEBOW! TEBOW!”? Five? Three? In a vacuum I understand the logic of wanting to bring Tebow to New York (offensive coordinator Tony Sparano is the godfather of the Wildcat offense), but can’t believe that the Jets didn’t consider the potential effects of bringing in Tebow on a guy that they just extended for three more seasons.

Matt Forte Can Bitch About His Contract Situation All He Wants…the Bears are in the Right

            Minnesota paid Adrian Peterson $100 million over seven years last September. He shredded his knee into 6,000 pieces last December. Runningback is the most disposable position in the NFL. They are a dime a dozen. Chicago would be foolish to offer Forte big money, especially after inking Michael Bush to a very economical four-year deal.

I’m All in on Bill Parcells Running New Orleans For One Season

            The Big Tuna has never liked to stay in one place too long anyway. What a better situation for him than to roam the Saints sidelines and insult reporters for just one season?

Who is Leading the Off-Season Super Bowl so Far?

            Many folks wrote off their additions as reckless spending, but if you look deeper, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have clearly improved their situation more than anyone else. This is a squad that is just two seasons removed from a 10-6 campaign, and Scouts Inc. still rates their under 25 year old talent as the best in the league. Carl Nicks will stabilize the offensive line, and Vincent Jackson will open up the field for the entire offense. Throw in all of the problems in New Orleans, the Falcons staying above average, and the Panthers still in need of a defensive overhaul, and the NFC South looks open for Tampa Bay to take.

I Can’t Wait For the Dallas Cowboys to Start 0-1

            Dallas has drawn the dreaded assignment of being the road team in the season’s opening game at New York. For those that don’t pay attention, the NFL’s opening night is essentially a homecoming game for the defending Super Bowl champion. Here are the results of these homecoming games, with the defending Super Bowl champion listed in caps.

2004: Patriots 27, Colts 24

2005: Patriots 30, Raiders 20
2006: Steelers 28, Dolphins 17
2007: Colts 41, Saints 10
2008: Giants 16, Redskins 7
2009: Steelers 13, Titans 10 (OT)
2010: Saints 14, Vikings 9
2011: Packers 42, Saints 34

            Notice a trend? Throw in Dallas’ history of primetime gaffes on NBC, and this has all the makings for a complete train wreck. Can’t wait!

10 Awesome Things That Happened This Past Weekend (3/23-3/25)

Programming Note: I spent about 15 hours drafting fantasy baseball teams last night, then worked all day, and then played basketball (Camsanity struck again), so we're experimenting with a new format this week that involves me being extra lazy (something I'm a veteran at). Here we go.

10. Just incase you forgot, Pat Robertson is still a dumbass.  

9. The Big Tuna to the Saints? Ya buddy!

8. Texas Rangers figure Game 6 collapse was not enough, attempt to put fans into cardiac arrest with a nuclear hot dog.

7. Rain doesn’t piss on Smoke’s fire.

6. Knicks crush Pistons, No Credentials advances in Sportsbook’s $20,000 survivor pool (I’m not even going to link to that, because only myself and 426 other gambling degenerates gave a damn about this game).

5. Ohio, not Ohio St., almost beat North Carolina.

4. The Heat make a stand (off the court).

3. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins continue to go bonkers.

2. Inspired by Rick Pitino’s infamous encounter at a diner, Louisville scores very, very quickly to come from behind.

1. Tiger Tiger Woods Y’all!

No Credentials Classic NASCAR Crash of the Week: California

Not a lot to work with (ever watched a race at California? Yawn), but here's the crash that allegedly ruined the 2002 season for Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Junior suffered a concussion, and told reporters after the season that he wasn't right physically for several months after the crash.  

2012 No Credentials Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Review

I didn’t have as much time to post a round-by-round analysis of the No Credentials Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft this year, but here’s a complete listing of all 12 teams created. The number in parenthesis after each players name is the round and overall pick that player was in the draft.

P	Team 1
C	J.Montero SEA (10-120)
1B	M.Teixeira NYY (2-24)
2B	R.Cano NYY (1-1)
3B	A.Rodriguez NYY (4-48)
SS	D.Gordon LAD (8-96)
LF	L.Morrison MIA (13-145)
CF	B.Upton TB (6-72)
RF	A.Ethier LAD (12-144)
UT	C.Davis BAL (24-286) 1B 3B
CI	C.Headley SD (16-192) 3B
CI	C.Lee HOU (23-263) 1B LF
MI	Z.Cozart CIN (20-238) SS
OF	N.Markakis BAL (18-214) RF
OF	M.Joyce TB (21-239) LF RF
SP	C.Hamels PHI (3-25)
SP	M.Cain SF (5-49)
SP	M.Latos CIN (9-97)
SP	T.Hudson ATL (14-168)
SP	J.Chacin COL (15-169)
SP	C.Sale CHW (19-215) RP
SP	J.Danks CHW (22-262)
SP	M.Harrison TEX (25-287)
RP	C.Kimbrel ATL (7-73)
RP	J.Valverde DET (11-121)
RP	J.Johnson BAL (17-193)

 

I typically don’t support triple dipping the same real life team for your fantasy squad, but the Yankees are a team that is an exception to that rule. For those of you planning to punt saves, Chris Sale is a player you should plan on targeting.

 

P	Team 2
C	J.Mauer MIN (9-98) 1B
1B	F.Freeman ATL (11-122)
2B	B.Zobrist TB (5-50) RF
3B	M.Reynolds BAL (13-146) 1B
SS	T.Tulowitzki COL (1-2)
LF	M.Morse WAS (6-71) 1B
CF	A.McCutchen PHI (3-26)
RF	S.Choo CLE (7-74)
UT	A.Presley PIT (24-285) LF CF
CI	M.Carp SEA (18-213) 1B LF
CI	K.Morales LAA (20-237) 1B RF
MI	R.Roberts ARI (17-192) 2B 3B
OF	C.Maybin SD (15-170) CF
OF	C.Quentin SD (19-216) LF
SP	J.Weaver LAA (2-23)
SP	D.Price TB (4-47)
SP	C.Carpenter STL (10-119)
SP	A.Sanchez MIA (12-143)
SP	D.Holland TEX (14-167)
SP	V.Worley PHI (21-240)
SP	R.Dickey NYM (22-261)
SP	I.Nova NYY (25-288)
RP	H.Bell MIA (8-95)
RP	C.Perez CLE (16-191)
RP	S.Romo SF (23-264)

 

The fact that Mark Reynolds is listed as the starting 3B for this squad shows how shallow third base really is. Carlos Quentin will miss at least the first month of the season, and should not be drafted unless you’re in a super deep league.

 

P	Team 3
C	Y.Molina STL (15-171)
1B	P.Konerko CHW (5-51)
2B	I.Kinsler TEX (2-22)
3B	M.Cabrera DET (1-3) 1B
SS	D.Jeter NYY (12-142)
LF	R.Braun MIL (4-46)
CF	B.Gardner NYY (10-118) LF
RF	C.Beltran STL (8-94)
UT	B.LaHair CHC (25-289) LF RF
CI	M.Moustakas KC (14-166) 3B
CI	J.Guzman SD (22-260) 1B LF
MI	N.Walker PIT (18-212) 2B
OF	J.Bay NYM (21-241) LF
OF	M.Brantley CLE (23-265) LF CF
SP	F.Hernandez SEA (3-27)
SP	C.Wilson LAA (6-70)
SP	M.Pineda NYY (9-99)
SP	J.Zimmerman WAS (11-123)
SP	S.Baker MIN (16-190)
SP	F.Liriano MIN (19-217)
SP	M.Minor ATL (20-236)
SP	P.Humber CHW (24-284)
RP	J.Papelbon PHI (7-75)
RP	J.Walden LAA (13-147)
RP	G.Balfour OAK (17-193)

 

As noted in the fourth round review, Ryan Braun was taken at that spot before his suspension was reversed. Don’t ignore Derek Jeter if you miss out on the top tier of shortstops. His vice like grip on a top-2 spot in the Yankees batting order makes him a reliable source of runs (an often overlooked stats).

 

P	Team 4
C	C.Santana CLE (4-45) 1B
1B	A.Lind TOR (12-141)
2B	R.Weeks MIL (7-76)
3B	J.Bautista TOR (1-4) RF
SS	J.Rollins PHI (8-93)
LF	L.Berkman STL (6-69) 1B RF
CF	C.Granderson NYY (3-28)
RF	C.Hart MIL (11-124)
UT	A.De Aza CHW (24-283) CF RF
CI	D.Freese STL (14-165) 3B
CI	B.Butler KC (17-194) 1B
MI	R.Furcal STL (19-218) SS
OF	C.Young ARI (18-211) CF
OF	Y.Alonso SD (20-235) 1B LF
SP	C.Lee PHI (2-21)
SP	J.Lester BOS (5-52)
SP	B.Beachy ATL (10-117)
SP	J.Garcia STL (13-148)
SP	C.Lewis TEX (16-189)
SP	J.Niese NYM (21-242)
SP	D.Fister DET (22-259)
SP	H.Iwakuma SEA (23-266)
RP	M.Rivera NYY (9-100)
RP	K.Farnsworth TB (15-172)
RP	J.Venters ATL (25-290)

 

Rickie Weeks won’t lose any fantasy leagues, but his current ADP gives him the opportunity to win a few if he’s healthy. If you choose to hold off on starting pitching for the first few rounds, Jon Lester is a solid fifth round option to anchor your staff. Of all the Red Sox starters associated with “Chicken and Beer-Gate”, he seems to be the one most motivated by it.

 

P	Team 5
C	G.Soto CHC (13-149)
1B	A.Pujols LAA (1-5)
2B	M.Young TEX (5-53) 1B 3B
3B	R.Zimmerman WAS (4-44)
SS	A.Cabrera CLE (6-68)
LF	C.Crawford BOS (9-101)
CF	D.Stubbs CIN (10-116)
RF	M.Stanton MIA (2-20)
UT	M.Moreland TEX (23-267) 1B RF
CI	E.Encarnacion TOR (18-210) 1B 3B
CI	C.Pena TB (19-219) 1B
MI	J.Weeks OAK (15-173) 2B
OF	D.Fowler COL (16-188) CF
OF	J.Willingham MIN (22-258) LF
SP	C.Sabathia NYY (3-29)
SP	M.Moore TB (7-77) RP
SP	R.Romero TOR (8-92)
SP	E.Santana LAA (12-140)
SP	J.Masterson CLE (17-195)
SP	P.Hughes NYY (20-234)
SP	G.Floyd CHW (21-243)
SP	H.Bailey CIN (25-291)
RP	J.Hanrahan PIT (11-125)
RP	K.Jansen LAD (14-164)
RP	A.Reed CHW (24-282)

 

Don’t overdraft Matt Moore if you are in a single-year league. He’ll be effective, but an expected innings limit will diminish his worth when you probably need him the most.

 

P	Team 6
C	B.Posey SF (7-78)
1B	J.Votto CIN (1-6)
2B	H.Kendrick LAA (8-91) 1B LF
3B	A.Ramirez MIL (6-67)
SS	J.Reyes MIA (2-19)
LF	M.Holliday STL (4-43)
CF	J.Hamilton TEX (3-30) LF
RF	I.Suzuki SEA (10-115)
UT	P.Bourjos LAA (25-292) CF
CI	B.Belt SF (17-196) 1B LF
CI	D.Murphy NYM (20-233) 1B 2B 3B
MI	Y.Escobar TOR (14-163) SS
OF	L.Duda NYM (21-244) 1B RF
OF	M.Trout LAA (23-268) LF CF RF
SP	Y.Gallardo MIL (5-54)
SP	G.Gonzalez WAS (9-102)
SP	C.Luebke SD (12-139) RP
SP	W.Rodriguez HOU (15-174)
SP	B.Norris HOU (18-209)
SP	E.Bedard PIT (19-220)
SP	C.Billingsley LAD (22-257)
SP	D.Pomeranz COL (24-281)
RP	J.Soria KC (11-126)
RP	H.Street SD (13-150)
RP	M.Capps MIN (16-187)

 

It seems ridiculous that Ichiro would be a tenth round pick, but his declining batting average and shoddy team around him makes him a poor man’s Michael Bourn. Joakim Soria is more than likely going to have his second career Tommy John surgery, so take him off of your draft board entirely.

 

P	Team 7
C	B.McCann ATL (7-79)
1B	P.Goldschmitt ARI (8-90)
2B	C.Utley PHI (5-55)
3B	E.Longoria TB (1-7)
SS	J.Peralta DET (13-151)
LF	M.Cabrera SF (11-127) CF
CF	S.Victorinio PHI (6-66)
RF	C.Gonzalez COL (2-18) LF CF
UT	B.Revere MIN (24-280) LF CF
CI	I.Davis NYM (15-175) 1B
CI	A.Dunn CHW (19-221) 1B
MI	B.Roberts BAL (20-232) 2B
OF	V.Wells LAA (18-208) LF CF RF
OF	L.Cain KC (23-269)
SP	T.Lincecum SF (3-31)
SP	D.Haren LAA (4-42)
SP	Y.Darvish TEX (10-114)
SP	B.Morrow TOR (12-138)
SP	C.Buchholz BOS (16-186)
SP	M.Buehrle MIA (21-245)
SP	C.Zambrano MIA (22-256)
SP	J.Karstens PIT (25-293)
RP	A.Bailey BOS (9-103)
RP	J.Nathan TEX (14-162)
RP	J.Guerra LAD (17-197)

 

The history of Japanese imports has me a bit skeptical of Yu Darvish. He is the first power pitcher to come over, but I’ll need to see a solid year from him before considering him for a redraft team next season.

 

P	Team 8
C	M.Napoli TEX (5-56) 1B
1B	K.Youkilis BOS (6-65) 3B
2B	D.Pedroia BOS (2-17)
3B	D.Wright NYM (3-32)
SS	A.Ramirez CHW (12-137)
LF	J.Tabata PIT (14-161) RF
CF	M.Kemp LAD (1-8)
RF	J.Heyward ATL (9-104)
UT	D.Ortiz BOS (11-128)
CI	G.Sanchez MIA (18-207) 1B
CI	B.Morel CHW (21-246) 3B
MI	K.Johnson TOR (25-294) 2B
OF	J.Kubel ARI (17-198) LF RF
OF	C.Rasmua TOR (22-255) CF
SP	S.Strasburg WAS (4-41)
SP	T.Hanson ATL (7-80)
SP	A.Wainwright STL (8-89)
SP	J.Cueto CIN (13-152)
SP	T.Lilly LAD (15-176)
SP	J.Sanchez KC (19-222)
SP	J.Teheran ATL (20-231)
SP	J.Parker OAK (23-270)
RP	J.Putz ARI (10-113)
RP	S.Santos TOR (16-185)
RP	B.Fuentes OAK (24-279)

 

As long as he isn’t a complete disaster in the field, Jason Kubel could be one of the hidden gems late in your draft.

 

P	Team 9
C	M.Wieters BAL (7-81)
1B	A.Gonzalez BOS (1-9)
2B	D.Uggla ATL (5-57)
3B	P.Sandoval SF (3-33) 1B
SS	S.Castro CHC (4-40)
LF	E.Bonifacio MIA (13-153) 3B SS CF RF
CF	A.Jones BAL (8-88)
RF	H.Pence PHI (6-64)
UT	T.Hafner CLE (24-278)
CI	J.Smoak SEA (19-223) 1B
CI	C.Jones ATL (23-271) 3B
MI	A.Craig STL (21-247) 2B LF CF RF
OF	B.Boesch DET (15-177) LF RF
OF	C.Heisey CIN (20-230) LF CF RF
SP	R.Halladay PHI (2-16)
SP	J.Beckett BOS (9-105)
SP	D.Hudson ARI (10-112)
SP	M.Scherzer DET (14-160)
SP	N.Feliz TEX (17-199) RP
SP	T.Stauffer SD (18-206)
SP	A.Chapman CIN (22-254) RP
SP	A.Burnett PIT (25-295)
RP	C.Marmol CHC (11-129)
RP	B.Wilson SF (12-136)
RP	M.Thornton CHW (16-184)

 

If you’re league allows multiple DL spots, consider scooping up Allen Craig late. He’ll be out until late May or early June, but should be productive when he returns. Throw in second base and outfield eligibility, and you have a guy that could give your team a jolt in the second half of the season.

 

P	Team 10
C	M.Montero ARI (9-106)
1B	P.Fielder DET (1-10)
2B	B.Phillips CIN (5-58)
3B	B.Lawrie TOR (4-39)
SS	J.Hardy BAL (11-130)
LF	D.Jennings TB (3-34) CF
CF	C.Crisp OAK (14-159)
RF	J.Bruce CIN (6-63)
UT	S.Drew ARI (25-296) SS
CI	L.Chisenhall CLE (17-200) 3B
CI	M.Trumbo LAA (22-253) 1B RF
MI	J.Kipnis CLE (18-205) 2B
OF	A.Rios CHW (16-183) CF
OF	D.Viciedo CHW (20-229) RF
SP	J.Verlander DET (2-15)
SP	J.Johnson MIA (7-82)
SP	M.Garza CHC (10-111)
SP	U.Jimenez CLE (12-135)
SP	E.Jackson WAS (15-178)
SP	E.Volquez SD (19-224)
SP	L.Hochevar KC (21-248)
SP	K.Lohse STL (23-272)
RP	J.Axford MIL (8-87)
RP	R.Betancourt COL (13-154)
RP	M.Adams TEX (24-277)

 

Somehow this team ended up with both Brett Lawrie and Desmond Jennings. I’d stick to only taking one of them in a single-year league, as there is a decent chance for both of them to struggle in their first full big-league season.

 

P	Team 11
C	A.Avila DET (10-110)
1B	E.Hosmer KC (5-59)
2B	M.Cuddyer COL (7-83) 1B RF
3B	M.Prado ATL (12-134) LF
SS	H.Ramirez MIA (2-14) 3B
LF	N.Cruz TEX (3-35) RF
CF	J.Ellsbury BOS (1-11)
RF	J.Werth WAS (9-107) CF
UT	J.Martinez HOU (23-273) LF RF
CI	P.Alvarez PIT (19-225) 3B
CI	J.Morneau MIN (20-228) 1B
MI	A.Aybar LAA (14-158) SS
OF	D.Young DET (17-201) LF
OF	D.Span MIN (21-249) CF
SP	Z.Greinke MIL (4-38)
SP	I.Kennedy ARI (6-62)
SP	M.Bumgarner SF (8-86)
SP	J.Hellickson TB (13-155)
SP	B.McCarthy OAK (15-179)
SP	J.Santana NYM (18-204)
SP	R.Nolasco MIA (22-252)
SP	J.Tomlin CLE (24-276)
RP	R.Madson CIN (11-131)
RP	F.Francisco NYM (16-182)
RP	F.Cordero TOR (25-297)

 

His sorry team won’t allow him to help much in the wins department, but if healthy, Johan Santana has shown flashes this spring that he can be the dominant pitcher he once was. He’s worth a late round flyer in all leagues. Ricky Nolasco isn’t, but I have had a four year man crush on him that I just can’t shake.

 

P	Team 12
C	J.Arencibia TOR (15-180)
1B	R.Howard PHI (9-108)
2B	D.Ackley SEA (10-109)
3B	A.Beltre TEX (3-36)
SS	E.Andrus TEX (4-37)
LF	A.Gordon KC (7-84)
CF	M.Bourn ATL (6-61)
RF	J.Upton ARI (2-13)
UT	W.Ramos WAS (18-203) C
CI	N.Swisher NYY (12-133) 1B RF
CI	J.Loney LAD (25-298) 1B
MI	J.Altuve HOU (20-227) 2B
OF	A.Pagan SF (21-250) CF
OF	J.Francouer KC (23-274) RF
SP	C.Kershaw LAD (1-12)
SP	J.Shields TB (5-60)
SP	S.Marcum MIL (11-132)
SP	H.Kuroda NYY (14-157)
SP	D.Bard BOS (17-202) RP
SP	H.Alvarez TOR (19-226)
SP	T.Cahill ARI (22-251)
SP	J.Jurrjens ATL (24-275)
RP	D.Storen WAS (8-85)
RP	J.Motte STL (13-156)
RP	B.League SEA (16-181)

 

I wish I had a reason why this team picked Arencibia before Wilson Ramos. I’ll blame it on watching too much kids television shows. Shaun Marcum delivered top 100 value last season, but can be head anywhere between the tenth and twelfth rounds. 

The following lists are basically an overview of every player that No Credentials should be drafted as a starter in a standard 12-team redraft league. If there is a position listed in parenthesis, that is a second spot that a player is already eligible for or will be eligible for early in the season (two prime examples: Miguel Cabrera and Hanley Ramirez at 3B).

Top 12 Catchers

1. Carlos Santana, Indians (1B)
2. Mike Napoli, Rangers (1B)
3. Buster Posey, Giants
4. Brian McCann, Braves
5. Matt Wieters, Orioles
6. Joe Mauer, Twins (1B)
7. Miguel Montero, Diamondbacks
8. Alex Avila, Tigers
9. Jesus Montero, Mariners
10. Geovany Soto, Cubs
11. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
12. Wilson Ramos, Nationals

Top 12 First Basemen

1. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers (3B)

2. Albert Pujols, Angels
3. Joey Votto, Reds
4. Adrian Gonzalez, Red Sox
5. Prince Fielder, Tigers
6. Mark Teixeira, Yankees
7. Pablo Sandoval, Giants (3B)
8. Carlos Santana, Indians (C)
9. Paul Konerko, White Sox
10. Michael Young, Rangers (2B 3B)
11. Mike Napoli, Rangers (C)
12. Eric Hosmer, Royals

Top 12 Second Basemen

1. Robinson Cano, Yankees

2. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
3. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
4. Ben Zobrist, (Devil) Rays (OF)
5. Michael Young, Rangers (1B 3B)
6. Dan Uggla, Braves
7. Brandon Phillips, Reds
8. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
9. Michael Cuddyer, Rockies (1B OF)
10. Howie Kendrick, Angels (1B OF)
11. Dustin Ackley, Mariners
12. Chase Utley, Phillies

Top 12 Third Basemen

1. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers (1B)

2. Jose Bautista, Blue Jays (OF)
3. Evan Longoria, (Devil) Rays
4. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins (SS)
5. Adrian Beltre, Rangers
6. Pablo Sandoval, Giants (1B)
7. David Wright, Mets
8. Brett Lawrie, Blue Jays
9. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
10. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
11. Michael Young, Rangers (1B 2B)
12. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox (1B)

Top 12 Shortstops

1. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies

2. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins (3B)
3. Jose Reyes, Marlins
4. Elvis Andrus, Rangers
5. Starlin Castro, Cubs
6. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
7. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
8. Dee Gordon, Dodgers
9. J.J. Hardy, Orioles
10. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
11. Derek Jeter, Yankees
12. Jhonny Peralta, Tigers

Top 36 Outfielders

1. Jose Bautista, Blue Jays (3B)

2. Ryan Braun, Brewers
3. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
4. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
5. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
6. Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies
7. Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins
8. Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
9. Curtis Granderson, Yankees
10. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
11. Desmond Jennings, (Devil) Rays
12. Nelson Cruz, Rangers
13. Matt Holiday, Cardinals
14. Ben Zobrist, (Devil) Rays (2B)
15. Michael Bourn, Braves
16. Jay Bruce, Reds
17. Hunter Pence, Phillies
18. Shane Victorino, Phillies
19. Lance Berkman, Cardinals (1B)
20. Michael Morse, Nationals (1B)
21. B.J. Upton, (Devil) Rays
22. Shin-Soo Choo, Indians
23. Michael Cuddyer, Rockies (1B 2B)
24. Alex Gordon, Royals
25. Adam Jones, Orioles
26. Howie Kendrick, Angels (1B 2B)
27. Carlos Beltran, Cardinals
28. Carl Crawford, Red Sox
29. Jason Heyward, Braves
30. Jayson Werth, Nationals
31. Ichiro, Mariners
32. Drew Stubbs, Reds
33. Brett Gardner, Yankees
34. Corey Hart, Brewers
35. Melky Cabrera, Giants
36. Nick Swisher, Yankees (1B)

Top 12 Utility Players

1. Aramis Ramirez, Brewers (3B)

2. Paul Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks (1B)
3. Ryan Howard, Phillies (1B)
4. Freddie Freeman, Braves (1B)
5. David Ortiz, Red Sox
6. Martin Prado, Braves (3B OF)
7. Adam Lind, Blue Jays (1B)
8. Andre Ethier, Dodgers (OF)
9. Logan Morrison, Marlins (OF)
10. Emilio Bonifacio, Marlins (3B SS OF)
11. Erick Aybar, Angels (SS)
12. Coco Crisp, Athletics (OF)

Top 50 Starting Pitchers

1. Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers

2. Justin Verlander, Tigers
3. Roy Halladay, Phillies
4. Cliff Lee, Phillies
5. Jered Weaver, Angels
6. Cole Hamels, Phillies
7. Felix Hernandez, Mariners
8. C.C. Sabathia, Yankees
9. Tim Lincecum, Giants
10. Zach Greinke, Brewers
11. Stephen Strasburg, Nationals
12. Dan Haren, Angels
13. David Price, (Devil) Rays
14. Matt Cain, Giants
15. Jon Lester, Red Sox
16. Yovani Gallardo, Brewers
17. James Shields, (Devil) Rays
18. Ian Kennedy, Diamondbacks
19. C.J. Wilson, Angels
20. Matt Moore, (Devil) Rays
21. Tommy Hanson, Braves
22. Josh Johnson, Marlins
23. Madison Bumgarner, Giants
24. Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
25. Ricky Romero, Blue Jays
26. Mat Latos, Reds
27. Michael Pineda, Yankees
28. Gio Gonzalez, Nationals
29. Josh Beckett, Red Sox
30. Matt Garza, Cubs
31. Daniel Hudson, Diamondbacks
32. Yu Darvish, Rangers
33. Brandon Beachy, Braves
34. Chris Carpenter, Cardinals
35. Jordan Zimmerman, Nationals
36. Shaun Marcum, Brewers
37. Ubaldo Jimenez, Indians
38. Brandon Morrow, Blue Jays
39. Cory Luebke, Padres
40. Ervin Santana, Angels
41. Anibal Sanchez, Marlins
42. Jaime Garcia, Cardinals
43. Johnny Cueto, Reds
44. Jeremy Hellickson, (Devil) Rays
45. Hiroki Kuroda, Yankees
46. Derek Holland, Rangers
47. Tim Hudson, Braves
48. Jhoulys Chacin, Rockies
49. Wandy Rodriguez, Astros
50. Ted Lilly, Dodgers

Top 20 Relief Pitchers

1. Craig Kimbrel, Braves

2. Jonathan Papelbon, Phillies
3. Drew Storen, Nationals
4. John Axford, Brewers
5. Heath Bell, Marlins
6. Mariano Rivera, Yankees
7. Andrew Bailey, Red Sox
8. J.J. Putz, Diamondbacks
9. Jose Valverde, Tigers
10. Joel Hanrahan, Pirates
11. Carlos Marmol, Cubs
12. Ryan Madson, Reds
13. Brian Wilson, Giants
14. Jordan Walden, Angels
15. Huston Street, Padres
16. Rafael Betancourt, Rockies
17. Jason Motte, Cardinals
18. Joe Nathan, Rangers
19. Kenley Jansen, Dodgers
20. Kyle Farnsworth, (Devil) Rays