MLB: The All-30 and Over Team

Apr 29, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) looks on while he comes up to bat during the eighth inning at Tropicana Field. The Blue Jays won 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) looks on while he comes up to bat during the eighth inning at Tropicana Field. The Blue Jays won 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Second Base: Robinson Cano (Seattle Mariners) (33)

Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

No, Robinson Cano is not the player he was with the Yankees; the player that could hit for great power for the second base position and maintain a high batting average. But looking at the list of second baseman that are 30 years and older right now, Cano still reigns above the rest. The 33 year-old got off to a sluggish start last year, which made everyone question the type of hefty contract that Seattle gave him before the season.

However, a strong finish to the 2015 season eased some of those concerns. Cano finished 2015, with a batting line of .287/.334/.446 and 21 home runs. This may not have been the type of numbers that you expect from one of the highest paid players in the MLB, but they were still top of the line when it came to second baseman.

To start this year, Cano’s power came back with a vengeance as he hit four bombs in the first three games of the regular season. At this point in early May, Cano sits at third in the league with nine home runs and first among second baseman. The former Yankee still has an elite skill set for the position and remains the top option in terms of guys who are over 30 years of age.

Second Team: Ian Kinsler (Detroit Tigers) (33)

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