Fantasy Profile: Pablo Sandoval, 3B, Boston Red Sox

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Fantasy Profile: Pablo Sandoval, 3B, Boston Red Sox

LWOS Ranking 9, Captain’s Value: $8.47

2-time All-Star and 3-time World Series champion Pablo Sandoval takes over at 3B for the Red Sox who have struggled in searching for consistent production at 3B since Kevin Youkilis graced the diamond. Recently, this position was vacated by the departure of Will Middlebrooks, upgrading at 3B was made a priority by the Red Sox, as “Kung Fu Panda” was the top free agent at the position.

Much has been made the past few years of Sandoval’s weight, but his production at the plate has been steady and reliable. The move from San Francisco to Boston should mean his power numbers will increase, and although the reigning champions did not have a terrible offense, the Red Sox are trotting out one of the top lineups in Major League Baseball so he should have more runners on base when he’s at bat.

Sandoval is a very safe target this year and should improve upon all of his numbers from a year ago. His current ADP in Yahoo! leagues of 92.7 makes him a very cost effective value play as well.

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