Fantasy Baseball Player Rankings & Projections
2008 Shortstop Preseason Preview
Miguel Tejada
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His move to Houston will help Tejada's
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7. Miguel Tejada - Astros - 2008 Preview:
The veteran shortstop has been traded to the Houston Astros and
that should give him more fantasy point opportunities. The bad news
is Tejada's stats have consistently decreased over the years, especially
his power numbers. His home runs have gone from 34 to 26 to 24 to
18 in 2006. He is still in his prime at 31, so he should have a
few good fantasy years left, but the fact that he was named in the
steroid scandal makes you wonder about the falling power numbers.
2008 Statistics:
.296 - 18 HR's - 81 RBI's - 72 Runs.
2008 Projection:
.294 - 20 HR's - 90 RBI's - 83 Runs.
8. Édgar Rentería - Tigers - 2008
Preview:
The new Tiger shortstop had a very good 2007 fantasy season in Atlanta
and a move to the high-powered Tiger offense should give him a better
fantasy 2008. Expect 35-40 doubles and 15 stolen bases and another
season batting over .300.
2007 Statistics:
.332 - 12 HR's - 57 RBI's - 87 Runs.
2008 Projection:
.324 - 14 HR's - 63 RBI's - 114 Runs.
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9. Michael Young - Rangers - 2008 Preview:
The veteran had some great fantasy seasons, but lately has just
been good. His home runs have decreased from 24 to 14 to 9 in 2007.
His doubles went from 52 in 2006 to 37 in 2007. In the end, Young
will still give you at least Jeter-Lite at a much cheaper price.
2008 Statistics:
.315 - 9 HR's - 94 RBI's - 80 Runs.
2008 Projection:
.318 - 12 HR's - 93 RBI's - 81 Runs.
10. Jhonny Peralta - Indians - 2008 Preview:
After a huge rookie year when he smashed 24 home runs and batted
.292, Peralta flopped in 2006 when he hit just 13 home runs and
he batted .257. Will you settle for the middle? Well, that's what
he gave owners in 2007. His inside numbers aren't very good with
just 27 doubles, 1 triple, 4 stolen bases and he struck out 146
times. On the other hand, he is just 25 and he plays on a very good,
young team.
2008 Statistics:
.270 - 20 HR's - 72 RBI's - 87 Runs.
2008 Projection:
.272 - 21 HR's - 74 RBI's - 85 Runs.
Bargain Veteran:
Rafael Furcal - Dodgers
Bargain Baby:
Luis Hernandez - Orioles
