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The 10 Best First Basemen Going into the 2012 Season

Found January 23, 2012 on Rant Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Justin Morneau,  Derrek Lee,  Jason Giambi,  Todd Helton
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins,  Pittsburgh Pirates,  Colorado Rockies

US PRESSWIRE It's a general rule of thumb that a team's first baseman is one of the team's best offensive weapons. While in most cases that remains true, the talent is diminishing. Justin Morneau has post-concussion issues that are impossible to judge. Age has caught up with players like Derrek Lee, Jason Giambi, and Todd Helton. And Ryan Howard simply isn't very good. These are my top 10 first basemen going into 2012. I'm sure there will be some disagreement on the choices, but that's what makes sports fun! If you have missed my previous slideshows, you can find my pitchers one here, and my catchers one here. Follow Bryan on Twitter at @Lutzifer35 for your next slideshow. Second base is next!
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