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DR. HQ: Preseason Report: First basemen

The Big Hurt

Rick Wilton

Mar 8 2012 12:02am

DR. HQ: Preseason Report: First basemen

Rick Wilton

Mar 8 2012

Sometimes first impressions can lead us down the wrong road. Take the first base talent pool for example. With the latest news that Ryan Howard had suffered a setback in his rehab from Achilles tendon surgery last fall, it seems that at least in the NL with the departures of Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder, that first base was going to be void of major power hitters. But it's not like fantasy owners in NL-only leagues are going to be scrambling for power.

Let’s dig into the injury situations to see if how they affect the first base talent pool, what to watch for in case, and how they should affect our draft strategy.

Ryan Howard (1B, PHI)
The Injury: Howard suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon on the last play of the 2011...

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