Buyer's guide: middle infield
There's a lot of upside in this group, but also a lot of injury woes
Keith Law has already ranked his top 50 free agents, but now he takes you on a more detailed, position-by-position look through the available players. Today, it's middle infielders.
Players in demand
1. Jose Reyes, SS: When healthy, Reyes is a legitimate star who contributes to his team via his bat, glove and speed. He has a good eye and gets on base at a high clip that also allows him to put that speed to greater use. But he was not often healthy the last few years, and the fact that his main issue is in his legs is a huge concern for any team thinking about giving him five years, even though at 28 he should be in his offensive prime.
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Offseason Buyer's Guide

Rankings
Nov. 3: Law: Top 50 free agents | TrackerNov. 4: Bowden: Projected value rankings
Reaction
Jan. 25: Bowden: How Detroit landed PrinceJan. 24: Law: Fielder helps now, not later
Jan. 14: Bowden: Grading Yankees-M's deal
Jan. 13: Law: Pineda-Montero deal a win-win
Jan. 11: Law: Madson a steal for Reds
Jan. 6: Law: Cubs win Cashner-Rizzo deal
Dec. 31: Law: Quentin a mediocre fit in S.D
Buyer's Guide
Nov. 12: Buyers Guide: CatchersNov. 11: Buyers Guide: Relief Pitchers
Nov. 10: Buyers Guide: Starting Pitchers
Nov. 9: Buyers Guide: Third basemen
Nov. 8: Buyers Guide: Outfielders
Nov. 7: Buyers Guide: Middle infielders
Nov. 4: Buyers Guide: First basemen/DH
Features
Feb. 9: Perry: A case for the NatsFeb. 7: Szymborski: Ellsbury to fall off
Feb. 6: Cameron: The cost of moving to third
Feb. 3: Meyers: Poor drafts doom Cubs, Mets
Feb. 2: Bowden: How to rebuild the Orioles
Feb. 1: Goldstein: How good is Cespedes?
Jan. 30: Szymborski: Projecting Angels, Tigers
History
• Law: 2010 top 50 rankings• Law: 2009 top 50 rankings
• Law: 2008 top 50 rankings
• Law: 2007 top 50 rankings
• Law: 2006 top 40 rankings
- Olney: Miggy eyes another Triple Crown
- Cameron: Top early-season turnarounds
- Petriello: Quiet winter doesn't slow Texas
- Spratt: Goldschmidt setting MVP pace
- Law: Appel not No. 1 in mock draft


