MARKET PULSE: First base scarcity
Feb 5 2012
MockDraftCentral's Average Draft Position report
For the past several years, we have alerted you that first basemen get scarce quickly, with many looking at this position to fill corner infield and designated hitter spots. That creates scarcity despite talent depth. In 2012, however, fewer reliable first basemen exist than ever. This means you need to select your first baseman early to ensure reliable production to anchor your squad.
Round One
What can you say about Albert Pujols (1B, LAA) and Miguel Cabrera (1B, DET), the second and third overall picks according to MockDraftCentral's Average Draft Position (ADP) rankings? Maybe that they are more reliable producers than Matt Kemp (OF, LA), the consensus #1. Pujols comes off...
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