In our second podcast George Fitopoulos, Bryan Curley and Chris Campanelli go over the top ten first basemen and a couple of sleepers for 2010.
Tag Archive: 1B
Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the ADP: Joey Votto
It’s tough for me to condemn a batter with .300/30/100 potential, but I’m going to do just that by suggesting you pass on the talented Reds’ first baseman, Joey Votto.
Tier Rankings: First Base
Like most years, 2010 is stocked with first basemen. In fact, first base may be even more loaded than in previous seasons. It has a handful of elite players, several rising stars, and a fair share of proven players who will put up near elite numbers.
The Courtroom: Sandoval v. Youkilis
In our third case we have the Plaintiff, Mr. Pablo Sandoval of the San Francisco Giants, vs. the Defendant, Mr. Kevin Youkilis of the Boston Red Sox. Mr. Sandoval claims that he is more qualified to be your starting third baseman than Mr. Youkilis.
The Courtroom: Cabrera v. Fielder
All rise! Court is now in session. In our first case, we have the Plaintiff, Mr. Miguel Cabrera, vs. the Defendant, Mr. Prince Fielder, arguing over who should be the second 1B drafted. Let’s get it on!
Jan. 13: Kendry Morales 2010 Outlook
If you have been keeping up with our articles (shame on you if you haven’t), then you know I picked Kendry Morales as my 2010 AL MVP. Here are some links and resources you can use for your 2010 draft.
Deviation From Career Norms: First Base
Yesterday I looked at the catcher position and identified players whose past year deviated from their career averages. Today I will do the same for first basemen and determine if last year’s stats are the start of a new trend or merely an anomaly.
Positional Trends: 3-Year First Base Averages
As we did with catchers, get ready to dive into the world of statistical analysis. Today we take a look at first base trends since 2007, and I’ll assure you of one thing: there are a lot of very good players.
2009 In Review: First Base
We change pace today as we continue our recap of the 2009 season, switching from the light-hitting catcher position to focus on the behemoth’s of the fantasy world, first basemen. Make sure to check out our other stops along the way as we profile seven positions in seven days.
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