Entering 2014, the familiar name of fWAR season in 2014, his first in Detroit, and leading off in the Tigers dangerous lineup allowed Kinsler to reach triple-digit runs scored. Our algorithms have him pegged as one of the more versatile options at the position, as he provides a modest dose of power and speed to go along with his elite run-scoring production.

5. Dee Gordon, Los Angeles Dodgers

Gordon was one of last season’s true breakout players. After splitting time between AAA and the big league roster in 2013, Sweet Dee showed he was here to stay after lighting up the base paths for the Dodgers last year. He swiped 64 bags last year, and we’re projecting another season above 50 for him in 2015. His .289 average from 2014 may be a bit above his expected capabilities, and he may fail to repeat his 92 runs scored as a member of the Marlins, but if you want an elite set of wheels, look no further.

6. Brian Dozier, Minnesota Twins

Our algorithms project Dozier to provide an intriguing combo of homers, runs, and steals once again in 2015. He will not be of service to you in the batting average department, but sometimes you have to give to get. With Dozier, you are getting a whole lot. I am dubious as to whether he can repeat his 112 runs scored, and the projections seem to agree, but Dozier remains a strong option if you are willing to take the hit in average.

7. Jason Kipnis, Cleveland Indians

I wrote extensively about Kipnis’ abysmal 2014 season in the offseason. If you want the quick-and-dirty version, I don’t think it was a complete fluke. His breakout 2013 season was supported by strong production against left-handers, something Kipnis has not provided in any other season of his career. I am not suggesting he is bound to repeat his nightmarish 2014 season, but don’t expect his 2013 level of performance to return. The algorithms agree with the notion, projecting Kipnis to find something of a middle-ground between the two campaigns.

8. Daniel Murphy, New York Mets

While the lineup around Murphy was not great last season and will not be once again this season, he still finds a way to produce solid fantasy numbers. He likely won’t reach 90 runs scored or see 20-plus bags like he did in 2013, but nobody would complain about a repeat of his 2014 season. Murphy provides strong all-around production at a fairly minimal draft-day cost.

9. Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox

Gone are the days of Pedroia being considered a top-flight second base option, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t carry significant value. He was relatively banged-up last year, hurting his stolen baseball (and overall) production, but he is slated to hit second in a potentially very potent Red Sox lineup. If he can remain healthy, Pedroia stands to score plenty of runs even if his ISO is likely to sit near .100.

10. Kolten Wong, St. Louis Cardinals

Wong was a solid contributor in 2014 after not being considered much of an option on draft day. He did not score many runs, but he provided a cheap combo of modest power and speed which the algorithms like him to repeat in 2015. Unfortunately, Wong will likely assume a spot in the bottom-third of the Cardinals lineup, limiting his upside, but he does not cost an early pick in fantasy drafts.

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