Middle Infield: Help Wanted

I remember before the season Curtis made a trade that meant one of the kid's in our league was going to keep Jose Reyes. I made up my mind. I was keeping Michael Young - not Roy Halladay or Roy Oswalt. Needless to say after yet another Halladay complete game and Michael Young's shortstop ranking I've got finally got my idiot certification nearly 2 years after Johnny Damon got his. I wouldn't write off Young by any means however as he will still hit for a very good average and score runs. Here are some options however in case you decide to sell low on Young, Jhonny Peralta (if he wasn't already voted off the island), or Hanley Ramirez:

1. Freddy Sanchez. While everyone continues to applaud Alex Rios in his breakout year, Sanchez currently has the same batting average as Rios at .341. He also hits in front of the best outfielder in all of fantasy (sorry Guerrero) which has helped his run totals. Chances are Sanchez is eligible at 3rd and 2nd as well.

2. Ian Kinsler. He's eligible at both shortstop and 2nd. While he hasn't been too impressive lately, his birthday is coming up (June 22) so his experience will benefit in going from a 23 year old kid to a 24 year old young player. The guy has shown flashes of being very good and I'd keep an eye on him after the break.

3. In deep leagues, keep an eye on J.J. Hardy who will return from the disabled list most likely around Kinsler's birthday. Also remember that Hardy's return could reduce Bill Hall to Toby Hall status and thus somebody will be in the market for a 2nd base, shortstop, or 3rd basemen (depending on how they used William). If you have depth at the position Hall was used, explore trade avenues.