8:38AM Monday
March 25, 2013

With statistics this close over the last 3 seasons, it is hard to argue who is more valuable, Asdrubal Cabrera or Ian Desmond.- But when looking at the average draft position, you might want to wait a bit on the SS position and land Cabrera in the new look Indians offense.- Unless your league values stolen bases above normal, which Desmond has the advantage, there is nothing Desmond can do that Cabrera can't.Asdrubal will be hitting second in the Cleveland Indians lineup behind Michael Bourn and in front of Jason Kipnis, Nick Swisher and Carlos Santana.- He can add 35 doubles, 15 homers, 70 RBI and a .270 batting average to your team later in drafts.Ian Desmond has something rare at the SS position which is both speed and power.- Hanley Ramirez and Jimmy Rollins were the only other eligible SS to hit 20 homer and steal 20 bases.- When hitting 6th last season, which is where he is slated to bat for the Washington Nationals, Desmond hit .312-over 250 ABs.In Yahoo Leagues, instead ...