How would the move of shortstop Hanley Ramirez to the No. 3 spot in the order affect him?
Ramirez may be best suited for the three-hole. He has climbed in isolated power and homerun-to-fly ball ratio each season. The biggest concern with losing the leadoff spot is a decline in stolen bases opportunities. Last year, he ran less anyway, and his chances for RBIs would increase. He has hit third in 55 career games, hitting .290 and swiping 14 bags. Fear not, Ramirez is still worthy of consideration with the No. 1 pick. Is Ricky Nolasco a legitimate fantasy ace? Can you keep a secret? Nolasco has even more upside. The 26-year-old is coming off a dream season, going from middle relief to staff ace and winning 15 games. From June 10 on, Nolasco punched out seven or more in 11 of 21 starts, surrendered four or more runs on only two occasions and walked more than one only once. The only negative was a high rate of home runs allowed. His outstanding control and improved dominance keep his ceiling high, though. Who will man the corner-infield spots? The trade of first baseman Mike Jac
