Below is a chart of every AL shortstop covered in MLB.com's 2008 Fantasy Preview, a rundown that includes established big leaguers and up-and-coming prospects.
The list features dollar values compiled by our MLB.com staff based on standard 23-man, $260, 5x5 AL-league play. We included projected stats for the 2008 season as well as a one-liner prediction that encapsulates every player's value in 10 words or fewer. This page will be updated throughout the spring to reflect the impact of inevitable transactions, injuries and changing job situations.
An indispensable part of the draft-day kit, the cheat sheet can make the difference between winning and losing your fantasy league. With quick-hitting rankings and forecasts, it'll help you keep the remaining players on the board in order as the draft wears on. The last thing you want to be doing is flipping through some magazine when it's your turn to pick.
So play fair, but don't forget your cheat sheet when you head to your draft.
| Shortstops |
TM |
$$ |
Avg |
R |
HR |
RBI |
SB |
Notes |
| Derek Jeter | NYY | 26 | .318 | 105 | 14 | 74 | 18 | Veteran All-Star showing slight signs of decline. |
| Carlos Guillen | DET | 26 | .305 | 98 | 20 | 104 | 11 | Hits well enough at 1B, but better for SS. |
| Michael Young | TEX | 21 | .312 | 86 | 14 | 87 | 11 | Hitting machine could rebound in HR department. |
| Edgar Renteria | DET | 20 | .286 | 97 | 10 | 68 | 11 | Could be headed for downturn in Motown. |
| Jhonny Peralta | CLE | 18 | .267 | 90 | 24 | 81 | 3 | Young power hitter still improving. |
| Orlando Cabrera | CWS | 17 | .278 | 87 | 12 | 66 | 17 | Power to rebound a bit. |
| Julio Lugo | BOS | 14 | .270 | 78 | 10 | 66 | 29 | Speedy vet to deliver improved AVG. |
| Jason Bartlett | TB | 10 | .277 | 76 | 6 | 47 | 25 | Developing into nice source of SB. |
| Yuniesky Betancourt | SEA | 8 | .282 | 70 | 9 | 61 | 10 | Pretty consistent so far. |
| Brendan Harris | MIN | 5 | .277 | 59 | 10 | 52 | 3 | Bat is legit but could wind up in utility role. |
| Bobby Crosby | OAK | 3 | .248 | 40 | 12 | 43 | 9 | Will try once again to remain healthy. |
| David Eckstein | TOR | 3 | .288 | 79 | 4 | 42 | 8 | Still effective, but becoming more injury-prone. |
| Adam Everett | MIN | 2 | .248 | 50 | 6 | 46 | 12 | Could be mild surprise in new environment. |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | 2 | .264 | 44 | 3 | 22 | 8 | Facing tough competition for everyday job. |
| Donnie Murphy | OAK | 2 | .266 | 42 | 11 | 41 | 5 | Could get opportunities as Bobby Crosby's backup. |
| Juan Uribe | CWS | 2 | .251 | 32 | 10 | 38 | 1 | Likely headed for backup IF duty. |
| Tony Pena Jr. | KC | 2 | .258 | 53 | 4 | 49 | 9 | Not much to like other than few SB. |
| Nick Punto | MIN | 1 | .275 | 40 | 1 | 22 | 15 | Has speed but no value when not hitting for AVG. |
| Willie Bloomquist | SEA | 1 | .262 | 26 | 1 | 15 | 8 | Diminishing speed hurts utility value. |
| Wilson Betemit | NYY | 1 | .266 | 48 | 16 | 49 | 1 | Could make impact if injuries create opportunity. |
| Alex Cora | BOS | 1 | .240 | 22 | 2 | 15 | 2 | Backup MI unlikely to deliver much at plate. |
| Jed Lowrie | BOS | 1 | .269 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1 | Can hit and play three IF spots. |
| Chin-Lung Hu | LAD | 1 | .282 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 2 | Defensive whiz can hit and run. |
| Ben Zobrist | TB | 1 | .262 | 26 | 4 | 18 | 5 | Capable of improving AVG. |
| Reid Brignac | TB | 1 | .238 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 4 | Looks like '09 will be his year. |
| Chris Gomez | CLE | 1 | .288 | 18 | 2 | 17 | 1 | Versatile veteran provides solid batting average. |
| Freddy Bynum | BAL | 1 | .266 | 32 | 6 | 21 | 11 | Will deliver more SB with more PT. |
| Jamey Carroll | CLE | 1 | .270 | 28 | 2 | 20 | 5 | Contact hitter should improve poor '07 average. |
| John McDonald | TOR | 1 | .254 | 28 | 2 | 25 | 5 | Headed back to utility duty. |
| Luis Hernandez | BAL | 1 | .246 | 31 | 3 | 29 | 5 | Bat lags way behind defense. |
| Marco Scutaro | TOR | 1 | .256 | 28 | 4 | 26 | 2 | Versatile vet has little value. |
| Miguel Cairo | SEA | 1 | .250 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 7 | Diminishing offensive skills limit value as utilityman. |
| Ramon Santiago | DET | 1 | .254 | 19 | 3 | 17 | 5 | Starting hopes dashed by Edgar Renteria trade. |
| Ramon Vazquez | TEX | 1 | .231 | 23 | 5 | 20 | 1 | Has a little pop but won't play enough to help. |
| Royce Clayton | FA | 1 | .241 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 | Big league career winding down. |
| Jason Smith | KC | 1 | .227 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 1 | Still looking for big league job. |
| Neifi Perez | DET | 1 | .247 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 1 | Long shot to contribute. |
| Angel Berroa | KC | 1 | .242 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 2 | Running out of big league chances. |
| Carlos Triunfel | SEA | 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Keeper leaguers take note, a future stud in the making. |
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