The first base position is pretty top heavy and gets real lean after the first 6 or 7 are off the board. Pujols is the clear #1 and should be taken regardless. Joey Votto is ranked slightly ahead of Cabrera and Gonzalez based on his potential for double digit steals, having a .314 career batting average and being the reigning NL MVP does not hurt either.
Proceed with caution regarding Kendry Morales and Justin Morneau as they are making their way back from major injury and until they are given a 100% clean bill of health I would not reach for them. At this point, picking Billy Butler or Paul Konerko over them is a wise choice.
Buster Posey is technically ranked as a catcher/first baseman and should only be chosen as your first baseman should you already have Joe Mauer.
Keep in mind when drafting that the third base position is even more shallow and you may need to use a first baseman as your corner infielder if you hope on being competitive in your league.
1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
2. Joey Votto, Reds
3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
4. Adrian Gonzalez, Red Sox
5. Kevin Youkillis, Red Sox
6. Mark Teixeira, Yankees
7. Prince Fielder, Brewers
8. Ryan Howard, Phillies
9. Adam Dunn, White Sox
10. Buster Posey, Giants
11. Paul Konerko, White Sox
12. Billy Butler, Royals
13. Justin Morneau, Twins
14. Kendry Morales, Angels
15. Aubrey Huff, Giants
16. Adam LaRoche, Nationals
17. Carlos Lee, Astros
18. Carlos Pena, Cubs
19. Derrek Lee, Orioles
20. Gabby Sanchez, Marlins
21. Mike Napoli, Rangers
22. Mitch Moreland, Rangers
23. Michael Cuddyer, Twins
24. Lance Berkman, Cardinals
25. Ike Davis, Mets
26. James Loney, Dodgers
27. Freddie Freeman, Braves
28. Garret Jones,Pirates
29. Justin Smoak, Mariners
30. Ty Wiggington, Rockies
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