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National League Fantasy First Basemen Preview
National League Fantasy First Basemen Preview
By John Rakowski | Published  02/10/2007 | NL Fantasy First Basemen Preview - (2007) , National League Fantasy Previews
National League First Basemen Preview (cont)



9. Nick Johnson
Washington Nationals

The often-injured Johnson played in a career high 147 games last season. No surprise that he also reached career highs in homers (23), RBI (77), runs (100) and stolen bases (10). Too bad he finished the season on the disabled list with a broken leg. He will not be ready for spring training and may not be ready for the start of the season so owners should proceed with draft day caution. At best, Johnson is a nice find if you can muddle through part of April without a serious contribution from the Nats' injured first baseman.

Nick Johnson 2007 Projections

G

AB

Runs

Hits

2B

3B

HR

BB

RBI

SO

SB

CS

E

AVG

144

485

89

139

40

1

18

100

80

9

6

6

10

0.290

10. Carlos Delgado New York Mets

Delgado's average dropped precipitously last, down 36 points from the year before. Part of that was hitting in Shea Stadium, where he hit only .226, as opposed to hitting .304 on the road. Another reason was some nagging injuries.He had surgery in October to repair a torn elbow tendon. He should be in good shape by spring training, so at least that part of the equation should be better.He should also be less streaky than he was in 2006. Delgado should get more protection in the Mets order with Moises Alou hitting behind him and Wright.

Carlos Delgado 2007 Projections

G

AB

Runs

Hits

2B

3B

HR

BB

RBI

SO

SB

CS

E

AVG

134

482

77

131

31

2

30

64

94

12

0

0

10

0.270

11. Conor Jackson Arizona Diamondbacks

Jackson looks like he should be a homerun hitter. He's 6'2" and 225 pounds... but he hit only 15 dingers last season. He did not swing for power in his three minor league seasons either. Jackson, 24, is a project and he could should show progress in the next three seasons, but don't expect All Star results in 2007.

Conor Jackson 2007 Projections

G

AB

Runs

Hits

2B

3B

HR

BB

RBI

SO

SB

CS

E

AVG

147

516

81

150

34

1

15

72

76

6

2

1

15

0.290

12. Mike Jacobs Florida Marlins

Jacobs struggles against lefties. Last year he hit only .182 against southpaws. If he played in a league with only right-handed pitching, he would hit 30 homeruns. Jacobs figures to platoon, probably with rookie Jason Stokes. Don't expect much more than what he did last season. Jacobs finished the season very cold, hitting only .203 from August to the end of the season. Although 26, he has limited upside, unless another team outside of Dolphins Stadium shows interest.

Mike Jacobs 2007 Projections

G

AB

Runs

Hits

2B

3B

HR

BB

RBI

SO

SB

CS

E

AVG

143

517

67

139

36

1

24

44

86

8

2

0

12

0.270






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