Draft prep: 2009 multi-position eligible players

Senior Fantasy Writer

Jan. 1, 2009

We break down the 52 hitters and 30 pitchers who will be eligible at more than one position in a standard Fantasy Baseball league on CBSSports.com for 2009. The standard we use for hitters is at least 20 games at a position in the previous season. Each of these players have played 20-plus games at the positions assigned to them. For pitchers, dual eligibility at relief pitcher and starting pitcher is determined by at least five starts and 10 relief appearances last season.

For reference, we listed the games played by position in 2008.

Multiposition eligibile players for Fantasy Baseball 2009
Player	POS1	POS2	POS3	GPC	GP1B	GP2B	GP3B	GPSS	GPOF	GPDH	GPSP	GPRP
Aaron Miles	2B	SS	-	0	0	85	11	27	6	0	-	-
Anthony Reyes	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	10
Asdrubal Cabrera	2B	SS	-	0	0	94	0	20	0	1	-	-
Aubrey Huff	1B	3B	-	0	24	0	33	0	0	98	-	-
Augie Ojeda	2B	3B	SS	0	0	44	28	22	0	0	-	-
Ben Zobrist	SS	OF	-	0	0	8	1	35	21	2	-	-
Blake DeWitt	2B	3B	-	0	0	27	95	0	0	0	-	-
Boof Bonser	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	12	35
Brad Thompson	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	20
Brandon Inge	3B	C	-	60	0	0	51	0	15	0	-	-
Brandon Morrow	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	40
Brandon Wood	3B	SS	-	0	0	0	32	28	0	0	-	-
Brendan Harris	SS	2B	3B	0	2	39	34	55	0	2	-	-
Brendan Ryan	SS	2B	-	0	0	23	5	40	4	0	-	-
Brett Tomko	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	10	12
Carlos Guillen	3B	1B	-	0	24	0	89	0	2	4	-	-
Carlos Villanueva	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	9	38
Casey Blake	3B	1B	-	0	29	1	133	1	0	0	-	-
Cha Seung Baek	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	21	11
Chad Gaudin	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	44
Chan Ho Park	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	49
Chin-lung Hu	SS	2B	-	0	0	30	0	35	0	0	-	-
Chris Davis	3B	1B	-	0	51	0	32	0	0	0	-	-
Chris Duncan	1B	OF	-	0	21	0	0	0	45	1	-	-
Chris Sampson	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	11	43
Clint Barmes	2B	SS	-	0	0	61	13	36	1	0	-	-
Conor Jackson	1B	OF	-	0	68	0	0	0	77	0	-	-
Craig Counsell	3B	SS	-	0	0	19	38	24	0	0	-	-
David Eckstein	SS	2B	-	0	0	24	0	57	0	9	-	-
Doug Mientkiewicz	1B	3B	-	0	37	0	33	0	10	0	-	-
Dustin Nippert	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	14
Edgar G. Gonzalez	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	11
Emmanuel Burriss	SS	2B	-	0	0	41	0	47	1	0	-	-
Eric Bruntlett	SS	OF	3B	0	2	5	27	35	36	0	-	-
Esteban German	2B	OF	-	0	0	35	6	3	39	5	-	-
Frank Catalanotto	1B	OF	-	0	33	0	0	0	26	25	-	-
Garrett Atkins	3B	1B	-	0	61	1	94	0	0	0	-	-
Glendon Rusch	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	9	26
Hank Blalock	1B	3B	-	0	34	0	31	0	0	0	-	-
Jamey Carroll	2B	3B	-	0	0	74	43	0	1	0	-	-
Jason Hammel	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	35
Jed Lowrie	SS	3B	-	0	0	3	45	49	0	1	-	-
Jeff Baker	2B	1B	-	0	22	49	9	0	3	3	-	-
Jerry Hairston	OF	SS	-	0	0	7	1	34	53	0	-	-
Joba Chamberlain	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	12	30
Joe Inglett	2B	OF	-	0	0	66	6	2	35	2	-	-
Jorge Campillo	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	25	14
Jorge Cantu	3B	1B	-	0	66	0	129	0	0	0	-	-
Juan Uribe	2B	3B	-	0	0	52	57	4	0	1	-	-
Justin Masterson	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	9	27
Kevin Youkilis	1B	3B	-	0	125	0	36	0	2	0	-	-
Luis Mendoza	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	11	14
Luis Rivas	SS	2B	-	0	0	29	1	31	0	0	-	-
Maicer Izturis	SS	2B	-	0	0	23	5	52	0	0	-	-
Marco Scutaro	SS	2B	3B	0	3	50	41	56	3	3	-	-
Mark DeRosa	2B	OF	3B	0	1	95	22	1	65	0	-	-
Mark Hendrickson	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	19	17
Miguel Batista	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	20	24
Mike Aviles	SS	2B	-	0	0	28	7	91	0	0	-	-
Nelson Figueroa	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	10
Nick Punto	SS	2B	-	0	0	26	12	61	3	1	-	-
Nick Swisher	OF	1B	-	0	71	0	0	0	106	1	-	-
Omar Infante	3B	OF	SS	0	0	10	32	20	37	0	-	-
Omar Quintanilla	2B	SS	-	0	0	40	0	39	0	0	-	-
Phil Dumatrait	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	11	10
R.A. Dickey	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	14	18
Ramon Santiago	SS	2B	-	0	0	21	6	33	0	0	-	-
Ramon Vazquez	2B	SS	-	0	1	11	70	26	0	0	-	-
Rich Aurilia	1B	3B	-	0	82	1	63	0	0	2	-	-
Robb Quinlan	3B	1B	-	0	22	0	39	0	6	4	-	-
Ronnie Belliard	2B	3B	1B	0	33	29	31	5	0	0	-	-
Ronny Cedeno	SS	2B	-	0	0	43	7	27	2	0	-	-
Ross Ohlendorf	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	25
Ryan Rowland-Smith	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	12	35
Sean Marshall	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	7	27
Seth McClung	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	12	25
Ty Wigginton	3B	OF	-	0	0	0	82	0	30	0	-	-
Wes Helms	3B	1B	-	0	42	0	60	0	1	0	-	-
Wil Ledezma	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	22
Wilson Betemit	1B	3B	-	0	36	3	21	14	0	1	-	-
Yusmeiro Petit	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	8	11
Zach Miner	SP	RP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	13	32

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Venues irrelevant for Ervin Santana
by Al Melchior | Data Analyst

(4:04 pm ET) As an Angel, Ervin Santana didn't take advantage of his pitcher-friendly home park, as he gave up home runs at high rates at home as well as on the road. In his first season with the Royals, Santana's splits have gotten truly zany, as I noted on Fantasy Baseball Today. So far, 11 of the 14 homers he has allowed have come at Kauffman Stadium, which is another tough venue for hitters to knock the ball out of.

That doesn't mean Fantasy owners should bench Santana in his home starts. Nine of the 11 homers he's allowed at Kauffman have come in just three starts, and each of his four other home outings have been quality starts. Also, all three of Santana's road homers came in a single start (versus the White Sox) and his other six times out on the road have produced quality starts.

Santana gave up home runs in bunches last season, too, but as many as he allowed -- 39 in all -- he went through a couple of stretches where he wasn't all that homer-prone. Because he is walking so few batters, Santana can help with ERA and WHIP, so he should be started most weeks. He's put up nice stats so far this year, but just don't be surprised if he continues to be something of an adventure in Fantasy.

No rest for Jarrod Saltalamacchia
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(3:57 pm ET) Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia found himself back in the lineup Wednesday against the Rays after catching both games of Tuesday's doubleheader. He's caught five straight games with David Ross (concussion) back on the disabled list.

Saltalamacchia enters play Wednesday mired in a 2-for-22 slump in his last six games. However, he's batting .278 (15 for 54) with three home runs, four doubles and 10 RBI in 14 June games.

Santiago Casilla to throw bullpen Thursday
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com

(3:49 pm ET) Giants reliever Santiago Casilla will throw bullpen Thursday, CSN San Francisco reports Wednesday. It will be his first bullpen session since having a cyst removed from his knee. He is expected to return after the All-Star break.

Pablo Sandoval to begin rehab Saturday
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com

(3:44 pm ET) Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval will begin a rehab assignment Saturday at high Class A San Jose, the San Francisco Chronicle reports Wednesday. Sandoval could be available to return to the Giants on Monday against Los Angeles.

James Darnell released by Padres
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com

(3:33 pm ET) The Padres have released third baseman James Darnell, MLB.com reports. He was hitting .246/.281/.361 at Triple-A Tucson in 15 games.

Andrew Bailey to remain closer 'for the time being'
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(3:26 pm ET) During his weekly radio appearance on WEEI, Red Sox manager John Farrell said Wednesday reliever Andrew Bailey will remain the closer "for the time being." Bailey has been struggling lately, recording two blown saves and an 11.25 ERA in his last four appearances.

"Andrew Bailey is our closer, and yet we fully recognize that we have some work to do with him," Farrell said. "Right now, what has plagued him is that fastball has been up to his arm side, where left-handers have hurt him with the long ball. So getting him down in the strike zone consistently. And I think more than anything is just getting the breaking ball over in either the first pitch or fastball counts. But for the time being, he is definitely our closer."

Will Everth Cabrera be the same when he returns?
by Al Melchior | Data Analyst

(3:23 pm ET) Coming into this season, Fantasy owners knew that if the Padres gave Everth Cabrera a regular role, he could be a big-time steals producer. With 31 stolen bases less than halfway into the season, Cabrera has delivered as expected, but his .305 batting average has been a pleasant surprise.

Now Cabrera is on the disabled list with a hamstring strain, and understandably, owners are stashing him. We now have to live with the uncertainty over how long Cabrera will be out and how healthy he will be when he returns. What we can assess with more certainty is how well Cabrera is likely to perform should he be fully healed when he returns. He worked on his right-handed swing during the offseason, and this season Cabrera has hit .414 versus lefties, as opposed to .195 last season. Over his torrid last 28 games, Cabrera's overall batting average has surged as he has cut back dramatically on his strikeouts, though a .433 BABIP has inflated it somewhat.

It will remain to be seen whether Cabrera will be at 100 percent when he comes back and if he can sustain his recent improvements. Given how he spent his offseason and his minor-league track record of good contact skills, Cabrera is a strong bet to be a top 10 shortstop from the point of his return on forward.

Red Sox target June 25 for Clay Buchholz's return
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(3:22 pm ET) Red Sox manager John Farrell said Wednesday during his weekly radio spot on WEEI the team is targeting June 25 against the Rockies for Clay Buchholz's return to the rotation. Buchholz was placed on the disabled list Tuesday because of a strained AC joint in his shoulder.

"When we looked at the previous days missed, what we felt comfortable with in terms of the throwing needed to get back to have him be able to go five, six, hopefully seven innings on Saturday, we felt like it was a little too short in total numbers of days, and when you factor in rest period, throwing sessions," Farrell said. "So we can retroactive his DL status and make him available on the 24th, which is Monday. We’re off, so that game we open up home against Colorado, he’s eligible to start that. That gives us the ability to do a little bit of a [simulated] game Friday or Saturday over in Detroit. And probably gets him in a better place physically to walk out and start a big-league game."

Angel Pagan to begin rehab Thursday
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com

(3:19 pm ET) Giants outfielder Angel Pagan will begin a rehab assignment Thursday at high Class A San Jose, CSN San Francisco reports.

Pagan is scheduled for five innings in Thursday's game. It's unclear how long his rehab assignment will last, but Pagan should be able to return to the Giants within seven to 10 days assuming no setbacks.

Dustin Ackley needs more reps in outfield
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(2:58 pm ET) Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Tuesday the reason the team hasn't recalled Dustin Ackley, who is batting .383 with a .519 slugging percentage in 19 games for Triple-A Tacoma, is because he wants him to get more reps in the outfield.

"I want him to have a little bit more time in the outfield in general," Wedge said, per The Seattle Times. "Whether it be left field or center field. Either way for me I think it works good. The reps in center field would just be a concern right now. I want to make sure he can do that."

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	Rotisserie
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	Rotisserie
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