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First Rate: Fantasy Baseball First Basemen Rankings for 2013

Found January 10, 2013 on Baseball Reflections: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Joey Votto,  Albert Pujols,  Prince Fielder,  Victor Martinez,  Adrian Gonzalez,  Mark Teixeira,  Edwin Encarnacion,  Paul Goldschmidt,  Adam LaRoche,  Logan Morrison,  Mark Trumbo,  Eric Hosmer,  Ike Davis
TEAMS: Cincinnati Reds,  Los Angeles Angels,  Detroit Tigers,  Los Angeles Dodgers,  New York Yankees,  Toronto Blue Jays,  Arizona Diamondbacks,  Washington Nationals,  Miami Marlins,  Kansas City Royals,  New York Mets
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Joey Votto (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When it comes to fantasy baseball draft day, I have tried many different strategies over the years. Many people will tell you that you need a ‘big bopper’ at first base to have a truly balanced line up. Although you can win your league in a number of ways, having a big bat in the first base slot in your line-up really makes a difference. First base is the one position where defense is almost an afterthought on the field. As a result, most teams have a player slotted in at first that can really handle the bat. It helps on the field and it helps in fantasy. Trust me, you can win without a huge bat at first (and I have done it) but it makes your life a lot easier having a big-time fantasy contributor manning the 1B slot on your roster. Here are some of the best to consider for the 2013 season: Albert Pujols (LAA) – Don’t let that miserable start to his Angels career last year sway you. After June 1st, Prince Albert was up to his old tricks a...
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