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Elias Projections: NL Infielders

By Tim Dierkes [October 25, 2008 at 9:24am CST]

Eddie Bajek at Detroit Tigers Thoughts has his projections of the Elias rankings for National League second basemen, third basemen, and shortstops.

Type A: Orlando Hudson. Hudson will surely be offered arbitration from the D'Backs, and will likely decline in search of a multiyear deal. The D'Backs could snag a first-round pick if the Cardinals, White Sox, or Mets sign him (among others).
Tybe B: Jeff Kent, Casey Blake, Mark Loretta. Blake seems likely to get an arb offer and turn it down, resulting in a supplemental draft pick for the Dodgers if he leaves Los Angeles.
Neither: Rafael Furcal, Ray Durham, Omar Vizquel, Felipe Lopez, and many more. Furcal, the best available shortstop, carries no draft pick compensation penalty (nor do the Type Bs).

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Why is Furcal neither?

Posted by: ChiefTomahawk | October 25, 2008 at 09:38 AM

Probably # of games played... Good thing he wants to re-sign in LA, Dodgers almost have to sign him because they get nothing back for losing him.

Posted by: B Fu | October 25, 2008 at 10:13 AM

Because the statuses are determined by the play of the previous two seasons.

In 2007, Furcal posted a brutal 76 OPS+ and really simply didn't play well at all.

And in 2008, he only had 143 at bats, and even though he mashed in them, it wasn't enough to make up for 2007.

Posted by: scribbletone | October 25, 2008 at 11:03 AM

Orlando Hudson is interesting. I see him getting at least 4 years.

I don't see White Sox signing him since Beckham will probably be ready in 2010.

Cardinals should focus on adding a bit more power/protection for Pujols. And a half decent shortstop. I love Ludwick, but he could easily not replicate his numbers next year. Him and Ankiel don't look like enough protection for Albert. A little offense/bullpen bolstering and that team is fierce.

The Mets have a second baseman. His name is Daniel Murphy. Sign a decent bench/backup player and go from there.

Posted by: melonis rex | October 25, 2008 at 02:43 PM

Furcal played pretty well in 2007, when you consider how bad his ankle was after the Repko accident. His defense was still there and he still stole bases. The main issue was the drop in power and difficulty hitting left handed

Posted by: AA | October 25, 2008 at 02:45 PM

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