2013 Fantasy Baseball NL East Third Basemen

By Brian Fischler
Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports

Whew! As someone who is the owner of the New York Mets David Wright in a long time dynasty league, I held my breath when he was pulled from the World Baseball Classic. I like the WBC, and it’s great to hear they are considering paying the salaries of players who get hurt in it, but how does that help me as a fantasy baseball owner?

Yes, it is always about me and my fantasy teams. Wright earned the nickname Captain America in the WBC due to his torrid hitting. Only problem is he won’t be hitting in the same loaded lineup while playing for the Mets. Instead of Captain America being part of the team that makes up the League of Justice, he will be more of a solo act on the Mets. Look for Wright to put up 78 runs, 22 HR, 84 RBI, 14 SB and a .284 AVG.

Last year there was the Washington Nationals Ryan Zimmerman before the cortisone shot who almost landed on leagues waiver wires, and the All-Star we all know and love after the cortisone shot. Which Zimmerman will we get in 2013? I’m betting the post cortisone shot Zimmerman. Look for 80 runs, 23 HR, 89 RBI, 3 SB and a .282 AVG.

The Philadelphia Phillies infield must not have been aging at a rapid enough pace, so they traded for Michael Young in the offseason. Young is coming off the worst year of his career and switching leagues. Look for him to put up 69 runs, 11 HR, 68 RBI, 3 SB and .280 AVG.

The Miami Marlins goal of offering no fantasy value out of its players other than Giancarlo Stanton continues at third base. They signed Placido Polanco who should only be rostered in NL only leagues. Expect 40 runs, 3 HR, 30 RBI, 2 SB and a .260 AVG.

With the retirement of Chipper Jones, the hot corner for the Atlanta Braves will most likely be a platoon situation between Juan Francisco and Chris Johnson. Francisco is looking like the front runner to get the majority of playing time. Look for him to put up 48 runs, 15 HR, 50 RBI, 0 SB and a .250 AVG.

 

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