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2013 Fantasy Baseball NL-Only Third Base Rankings

12 March 2013

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Here’s the 2013 LestersLegends Third Base Rankings for NL-Only Leagues.
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1. David Wright, New York Mets
Wright returned to form with a stellar .306-91-21-93-15. He has alternated good and bad year since 2008. Hopefully he can buck that trend.
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2. Hanley Ramirez, Los Angeles Dodgers
Hanley has not been the same force as earlier in his career, but his .257-79-24-92-21 line was solid. He’s only 29 and should be even better in an improved offense.
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3. Ryan Zimmerman, Washington Nationals
Zimmerman is solid, but has missed 98 games over the past three years. When he’s healthy he delivers in all 5×5 categories besides stolen bases.
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4. Aramis Ramirez, Milwaukee Brewers
Ramirez has not played 150 games since 2006, but did play 149 games in each of the past two seasons. He has hit 25 or more home runs in nine of his last 10 seasons.
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5. Pablo Sandoval, San Francisco Giants
Kung Fu Panda came alive during the World Series. He routinely hits for a solid average and has the ability to improve on his power numbers.
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6. Chase Headley, San Diego Padres
I don’t think he can come close to the .286-95-31-115-17 line. Even with a pretty serious regression, he could have a solid year. He’s a solid bet for a nice home run/stolen base combo.
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7. David Freese, St. Louis Cardinals
Freese had a solid .293-70-20-79-3 2012 line. He built upon his strong 2011 postseason and I feel there is more room for growth.
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8. Martin Prado, Arizona Diamondbacks
Prado is a low-end third baseman to target if you’re looking more for batting average than power. He tends to provide decent run and RBI totals. Last year he stole 17 bases after stealing just 13 in his first 227 games. I’d figure on a .300-80-12-65-10 line.
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9. Michael Young, Philadelphia Phillies
At 36, Young isn’t likely to return to the days of 90 runs, 20 home runs or 80 RBI. He should hit at a solid clip, but I would be surprised with anything better than a .300-70-12-70-5 line.
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10. Pedro Alvarez, Pittsburgh Pirates
Alvarez will continue to be a batting average liability, but he realized his power potential, smacking 30 bombs last year.
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2013 Fantasy Baseball AL-Only Third Base Rankings

11 March 2013

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Here’s the 2013 LestersLegends Third Base Rankings for AL-Only Leagues.
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1. Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers
All Miggy did last year was complete the Triple Crown. He’s far and away the Belle of the Third Base Ball. Cabrera should be among the top two players selected in fantasy drafts.
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2. Adrian Beltre, Texas Rangers
Beltre has been dominant the past three years averaging a .314-87-32-103-1 line. There is not reason to believe that he can’t continue to rake.
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3. Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays
Longoria was limited to 273 at bats, but managed to hit 17 home runs with a .896 OPS.
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4. Brett Lawrie, Toronto Blue Jays
Lawrie has breakout potential. He had double-digit home runs and stolen bases, which make him a fantasy asset. He has the ability to contribute in all five 5×5 categories.
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5. Will Middlebrooks, Boston Red Sox
Middlebrooks had 70 strikeouts in just 267 at bats, making him a slight risk. He did post a .288-34-15-54-4 line. The power is real. He could easily be in the top ten among all third basemen in home runs and RBI.
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6. Kyle Seager, Seattle Mariners
Seager quietly posted a modest .259-62-20-86-13 line. He has some decent pop and should benefit from the changes made to Safeco Field.
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7. Kevin Youkilis, New York Yankees
Youkilis has some decent power, and he’s a much better hitter than last year’s .235 average suggests. Red Sox fans aren’t happy with his new home, but fantasy owners should get decent value.
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8. Mike Moustakas, Kansas City Royals
Moustakas hit 20 home runs last year, but wasn’t a significant contributor in any other category. The Royals are not an offensive force, which limits his run and RBI potential. He also strikes out too frequently to provide a decent batting average.
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9. Trevor Plouffe, Minnesota Twins
Plouffe was one of the biggest surprises, smacking 24 home runs. He’s a career .231 hitter which, along with the Twins’ offense, threatens his counting numbers.
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10. Manny Machado, Baltimore Orioles
Machado will turn 21 in July so there could be some growing pains, but he also brings plenty of potential.
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2013 Fantasy Baseball Additional Third Base Options

26 February 2013

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We already looked at the LestersLegends’ top 10 fantasy baseball third basemen for 2013, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t additional options if you choose to wait on filling your third base slot to address other positions. Alternatively, many leagues offer corner infield slots, which put these options on your radar.
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Pedro Alvarez, Pittsburgh Pirates
Alvarez will continue to be a batting average liability, but he realized his power potential, smacking 30 bombs last year.
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Brett Lawrie, Toronto Blue Jays
Lawrie has breakout potential. He had double-digit home runs and stolen bases, which make him a fantasy asset. He has the ability to contribute in all five 5×5 categories.
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Will Middlebrooks, Boston Red Sox
Middlebrooks had 70 strikeouts in just 267 at bats, making him a slight risk. He did post a .288-34-15-54-4 line. The power is real. He could easily be in the top ten in home runs and RBI.
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Mike Moustakas, Kansas City Royals
Moustakas hit 20 home runs last year, but wasn’t a significant contributor in any other category. The Royals are not an offensive force, which limits his run and RBI potential. He also strikes out too frequently to provide a decent batting average.
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Trevor Plouffe, Minnesota Twins
Plouffe was one of the biggest surprises, smacking 24 home runs. He’s a career .231 hitter which, along with the Twins’ offense, threatens his counting numbers.
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Martin Prado, Arizona Diamondbacks
Prado is a low-end third baseman to target if you’re looking more for batting average than power. He tends to provide decent run and RBI totals. Last year he stole 17 bases after stealing just 13 in his first 227 games. I’d figure on a .300-80-12-65-10 line.
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Kyle Seager, Seattle Mariners
Seager quietly posted a modest .259-62-20-86-13 line. He has some decent pop and should benefit from the changes made to Safeco Field.
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Kevin Youkilis, New York Yankees
Youkilis has some decent power, and he’s a much better hitter than last year’s .235 average suggests. Red Sox fans aren’t happy with his new home, but fantasy owners should get decent value.
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Michael Young, Philadelphia Phillies
At 36, Young isn’t likely to return to the days of 90 runs, 20 home runs or 80 RBI. He should hit at a solid clip, but I would be surprised with anything better than a .300-70-12-70-5 line.
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2013 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings

25 January 2013

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Here’s the first look at the 2013 LestersLegends Third Base Rankings.
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1. Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers
All Miggy did last year was complete the Triple Crown. He’s far and away the Belle of the Third Base Ball. Given the relative scarcity of the position, Cabrera should be among the top two players selected in fantasy drafts.
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2. Adrian Beltre, Texas Rangers
Beltre has been dominant the past three years averaging a .314-87-32-103-1 line. There is not reason to believe that he can’t continue to rake.
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3. Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays
Longoria was limited to 273 at bats, but managed to hit 17 home runs with a .896 OPS.
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4.David Wright, New York Mets
Wright returned to form with a stellar .306-91-21-93-15. He has alternated good and bad year since 2008. Hopefully he can buck that trend.
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5. Hanley Ramirez, Los Angeles Dodgers
Hanley has not been the same force as earlier in his career, but his .257-79-24-92-21 line was solid. He’s only 29 and should be even better in an improved offense.
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6. Ryan Zimmerman, Washington Nationals
Zimmerman is solid, but has missed 98 games over the past three years. When he’s healthy he delivers in all 5×5 categories besides stolen bases.
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7. Aramis Ramirez, Milwaukee Brewers
Ramirez has not played 150 games since 2006, but did play 149 games in each of the past two seasons. He has hit 25 or more home runs in nine of his last 10 seasons.
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8. Pablo Sandoval, San Francisco Giants
Kung Fu Panda came alive during the World Series. He routinely hits for a solid average and has the ability to improve on his power numbers.
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9. Chase Headley, San Diego Padres
I don’t think he can come close to the .286-95-31-115-17 line. Even with a pretty serious regression, he could have a solid year. He’s a solid bet for a nice home run/stolen base combo.
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10. David Freese, St. Louis Cardinals
Freese had a solid .293-70-20-79-3 2012 line. He built upon his strong 2011 postseason and I feel there is more room for growth.
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2012 Fantasy Baseball NL-Only Third Base Rankings

15 March 2012

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Here’s the 2012 LestersLegends Third Base Rankings for NL-Only Leagues.
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1. Hanley Ramirez, Miami Marlins: He had a down year, and could struggle switching to third base, but his power/speed combo, plus SS eligibility make him an attractive option.
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2. Ryan Zimmerman, Washington Nationals: Only played in 101 games last year, and saw his OPS did a full 100 points to .798, but he has shown that he’s a big time hitter when he can stay healthy.
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3. David Wright, New York Mets: Only played 102 games and had a career low .772 OPS. He should bounce back though as he did in 2010. His stolen bases give him a bump.
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4. Pablo Sandoval, San Francisco Giants: With a lot of third basemen missing significant time and/or experiencing a down year, it was nice to see Kung Fu Panda return to form. His .315-55-23-70-2 line in 117 games is encouraging. He hit .325 with a .963 OPS after the break.
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5. Aramis Ramirez, Milwaukee Brewers: He moved north to Milwaukee. He was healthy last year, playing in 149 games after combining for 206 in the previous two seasons. He has good power and will give you a decent average. He’ll miss Prince, but at least Braun avoided suspension.
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6. David Freese, St. Louis Cardinals: He was a monster during the postseason for the Cardinals, setting the record with 21 RBI. He wasn’t too shabby during the regular season either, posting a .297-41-10-55-1 line in 333 at bats. He’ll need to step up his game with Albert Pujols moving on.
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7. Chipper Jones, Atlanta Braves: Chipper just keeps going. He will turn 40 in April, but is still productive. In 126 games Jones posted a solid .275-56-18-70-2 line. You have to be prepared that Chipper will miss some time, but he could give you some pop from the hot corner slot.
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8. Ty Wiggington, Philadelphia Phillies: He will get his work at first base for the Phillies early on until Ryan Howard returns from injury. He will likely see time at third base and in the outfield as well. He doesn’t do much for average, but he should be able to provide some HRs and RBI.
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9. Ryan Roberts, Arizona Diamondbacks: He plays third base, but has second base eligibility. He posted a solid .249-86-19-65-18 line. He was up and down though and his numbers tailed off at the end of the year.
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10. Casey McGahee, Pittsburgh Pirates: He was acquired after Aramis Ramirez signed with Milwaukee. He will compete for time with Pedro Alvarez. Both struggled last year, and despite a horrific .191 average and .561 OPS, it is Alvarez’s job to lose. At 25, Alvarez is worth the risk. McGahee isn’t worth drafting unless he somehow wins a starting job.
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11. Pedro Alvarez, Pittsburgh Pirates: See McGahee above.
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12. Chase Headley, San Diego Padres: He gives you a decent amount of stolen bases for a third baseman, but does little else.
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2012 Fantasy Baseball AL-Only Third Base Rankings

14 March 2012

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Here’s the 2012 LestersLegends Third Base Rankings for AL-Only Leagues.
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1. Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers: He was probably the top first baseman before the Prince Fielder signing. Now that he’s moving over to the hot corner, he easily tops this shallow position.
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2. Jose Bautista, Toronto Blue Jays: Proved that 2010 was not a fluke with 43 home runs last year. His 3B/OF eligibility is a bonus.
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3. Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays: Had a down year, but still mashed 31 HRs. His four-year average of 28.3 HRs and 100.3 RBI speaks for itself.
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4. Adrian Beltre, Texas Rangers: He was limited to 124 games last year, but still managed 32 HRs and 105 RBI. Expect big things if he can stay healthy.
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5. Brett Lawrie, Toronto Blue Jays: Sparkled in his 150 at bats, hitting .293 with 26 runs, nine HRs, and 25 RBI.
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6. Kevin Youkilis, Boston Red Sox: The Greek God of Walks hit just .258 with 17 HRs. He has yet to play 150 games in a season and has missed 102 games over the past two years. When he plays he’s effective, but you’ll need a contingency plan.
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7. Michael Young, Texas Rangers: The dude doesn’t age or slow down. You’re not going to get home runs from him, but expect a .300+ average and a solid number of runs and RBI.
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8. Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees: It’s hard not to consider A-Rod a top-ten third base option (mixed leagues), but he will turn 37 and hit just 16 home runs in 99 games. Plus, he was brutal during the postseason. Regression has clearly began.
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9. Mark Reynolds, Baltimore Orioles: The average is going to be brutal (.238 lifetime hitter), but he has averaged 38.3 HRs over the past four years. Unfortunately the stolen bases have taken a hit.
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10. Mike Moustakas, Kansas City Royals: He wasn’t entirely impressive, hitting .263 with a .675 OPS. He finished strong though, hittin g.352 with four HRs and 12 RBI in September.
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11. Edwin Encarnacion, Toronto Blue Jays: He will be used primarily at designated hitter, but will also get some time at both corner infield positions. He too can provide home runs, though he doesn’t tend to drive many runs in. He hit .272 last year, but regression in that category is likely for the career .260 hitter.
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12. Danny Valencia, Minnesota Twins: He regressed from his 85-game debut in 2010 to post a .246-63-15-72-2 line. There is definite room for improvement, he’ll just need to work on his consistency.
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2012 Fantasy Baseball Additional Third Base Options

7 February 2012

Be sure to enter the 2012 Fantasy Baseball Team Name Contest
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We already looked at the LestersLegends’ top 15 fantasy baseball third basemen for 2012, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t additional options if you choose to wait on filling your third base slot to address other positions. Alternatively, many leagues offer corner infield slots, which put these options on your radar.
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David Freese was a monster during the postseason for the Cardinals, setting the record with 21 RBI. He wasn’t too shabby during the regular season either, posting a .297-41-10-55-1 line in 333 at bats. He’ll need to step up his game with Albert Pujols moving on.
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Atlanta’s Chipper Jones just keeps going. He will turn 40 in April, but is still productive. In 126 games Jones posted a solid .275-56-18-70-2 line. You have to be prepared that Chipper will miss some time, but he could give you some pop from the hot corner slot.
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Toronto’s Edwin Encarnacion will be used primarily at designated hitter, but will also get some time at both corner infield positions. He too can provide home runs, though he doesn’t tend to drive many runs in. He hit .272 last year, but regression in that category is likely for the career .260 hitter.
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Ty Wiggington will get his work at first base for the Phillies early on until Ryan Howard returns from injury. He will likely see time at third base and in the outfield as well. He doesn’t do much for average, but he should be able to provide some HRs and RBI.
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Minnesota’s Danny Valencia regressed from his 85-game debut in 2010 to post a .246-63-15-72-2 line. There is definite room for improvement, he’ll just need to work on his consistency.
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Pittsburgh’s Casey McGahee was acquired after Aramis Ramirez signed with Milwaukee. He will compete for time with Pedro Alvarez. Both struggled last year, and despite a horrific .191 average and .561 OPS, it is Alvarez’s job to lose. At 25, Alvarez is worth the risk. McGahee isn’t worth drafting unless he somehow wins a starting job.
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