Found February 04, 2012 on Rant Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
First base is the deepest position by far.  Come draft day, it doesn’t make since to waste a high draft pick on an all-star first baseman.  The league average for the position is .263 AVG, 21 HR, 69 runs, 80 RBI, 4 SB.  So, instead of selecting a first baseman early, wait, and fill other positions such has 2B, SS, and 3B. Those position thin out much quicker.  There are plenty of options that can be found later in the draft that can produce quality counting stats.  Paul Goldschmidt ADP 147.53 The power hitting prospect for the D-Backs showed up in August and did not disappoint.  Goldschmidt hit 38 HR, 120 RBI and 112 Runs across AA/MLB in 2011.  He has posted great walk rates throughout his minor league career also (17.9% in 2011 AA).  He should be the opening day 1B for the Snakes come April.  Come on, bringing in Lyle Overbay to push him is like feeding a Pinky to your pet Python. Won’t last long and everyone is just happy when it’s over.  Look for 30 plus HR and around 100 RBI/10...
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