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Potentially Available Second Basemen

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | July 13, 2010 at 9:50pm CDT

The Phillies, Red Sox, Rockies and Mets could consider adding a second baseman sometime this month. Here are some of the names that may come up in conversation for those teams, sorted from highest 2010 salary to lowest:

  • Dan Uggla, $7.8MM (free agent after 2011) – The Marlins haven't officially made him available yet, but the Rockies are interested. Uggla produces every season and 2010 is no exception; he has a .285/.369/.483 line.
  • Mark Ellis, $5.5MM ($6MM option for 2011) – There's a good chance the A's keep Ellis, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. If they decide to part with the 33-year-old, his .278/.347/.356 line and reputation as a solid defender should intrigue teams, though his salary is substantial.
  • Ty Wigginton, $3.5MM (free agent after 2010) – Wigginton struggled mightily in June (.594 OPS) and July (.477 OPS), but he does have 14 homers on the season. He has split time between second and first, and can also play third.
  • Ryan Theriot, $2.6MM (free agent after 2012) - We have yet to see a clear indication that the Cubs are shopping Theriot and his .278/.317/.313 line.
  • Kelly Johnson, $2.35MM (free agent after 2011) – Johnson is hitting .276/.374/.497 with 14 homers. Trade rumors have dogged the 28-year-old all season long, partly because he has hit so well and partly because the 34-55 D'Backs have played so poorly.
  • Jose Lopez, $2.3MM ($5MM option for 2011) – Lopez moved to third base this year, but didn't bring his bat along with him. His OPS has dropped 150 points to .610 and he has just six homers.
  • Adam Kennedy, $1.25MM ($2MM option for 2011) – Kennedy and Cristian Guzman are reportedly drawing interest, though that probably has more to do with Kennedy's experience and versatility than his .643 OPS.
  • Jeff Keppinger, $1.15MM (free agent after 2012) – Keppinger, 30, is hitting .284/.335/.385 and has a solid glove, according to UZR. 
  • Jamey Carroll, $1.05MM ($1.8MM in 2011) – Playing both middle infield positions and more for the Dodgers, Carroll has a sparkling .391 OBP.  The Dodgers could move Carroll, but it'd leave them thin in shortstop depth. 
  • Cristian Guzman, Mike Aviles, Alberto Callaspo, Jeff Baker and Andy LaRoche have played some second base this year.
  • Free agent Mark Grudzielanek is available.
  • Rickie Weeks is not available now, but it's not hard to imagine the Brewers changing their stance. 

We looked at potentially available shortstops, third basemen and catchers earlier in the week.

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  1. Jonny Dollar

    15 years ago

    Mike Fontenot?

    Reply
  2. Griffin

    15 years ago

    Louis Castillo??

    Reply
    • jimboslice9

      15 years ago

      Castillo is injured right now, and likely won’t come back before the trade deadline, and I don’t see the Mets shopping him with or without trade waivers because they need answers at MI.

      Reply
  3. AisoRed

    15 years ago

    Rickie Weeks is still showing up on these lists? hahaha

    Reply
  4. Jerry C

    15 years ago

    Pretty sure the Cards might consider a 2B. Schu has improved as the year has gone along but its not like he is a plus defender or hitter.

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  5. HerbertAnchovy

    15 years ago

    I’m thinking Jose Lopez will go. The M’s might have to eat some salary.

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  6. Just_MLB

    15 years ago

    if the mets are going to add salary, it will be for a SP or bullpen…Tejada’s defense at 2B is more than adequate to hold them over til Castillo gets back…….although wigginton would be an awesome addition to the mets…he could replace tatis and give the mets options…( although im not convinced manuel would know what to do with him )

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  7. Gumby65

    15 years ago

    I can’t see a scenario involving the Dodgers moving Carroll…I mean, why?

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  8. $3081341

    15 years ago

    Pads should look at guys like Uggla, Wigginton, & Johnson. Low-Cost (financially & prospects), high-production.

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