Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Position update: First basemen

SOLID STARTERS

Casey Kotchman, Atl; Joey Votto Cin; Derrek Lee, Chi; Lance Berkman, Hou; James Loney, LA; Prince Fielder, Mil; Carlos Delgado, NY; Ryan Howard, Phi; Adam LaRoche, Pit; Albert Pujols, StL; Adrian Gonzalez, SD.

SOME QUESTIONS

Conor Jackson, Arz: Jackson should be an everyday player, but could see time in the OF if Eric Byrnes is not healthy enough to play every day. Then Chad Tracy could see time at 1B.

Todd Helton, Col: Helton is recovering from offseason surgery. If he doesn't bounce back, Joe Koshansky or Garrett Atkins could play at 1B.

Nick Johnson, Was: Johnson is working his way back from wrist surgery. If he has a relapse, Adam Dunn could play at 1B.

BATTLING FOR JOBS

Travis Ishikawa, SF: Ishikawa is the frontrunner heading into spring. But Rich Aurilia could see starts against lefties. John Bowker and Pablo Sandoval also figure in the mix.

Gaby Sanchez, Fla: Marlins appear ready to go with the rookie. But if he's not ready, Jorge Cantu can swing over from 3B to play 1B.

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