Note: In the mini-series “Position Prerankings,” I’ll go position-by-position for each team in the NL Central and say which projected starter I’d rather have on my team this season, along with a runner up and honorable mention. It should be noted that we’re only talking this year’s production, so age, contract status, likeability of the player as a person, etc is not counted.

A busy weekend has prompted me to do one final super combo post for the rest of Baseblog’s Position Prerankings. Take a look at the top right fielders, shortstops, and second basemen in the NL Central according to yours truly.

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Note: In the mini-series “Position Prerankings,” I’ll go position-by-position for each team in the NL Central and say which projected starter I’d rather have on my team this season, along with a runner up and honorable mention. It should be noted that we’re only talking this year’s production, so age, contract status, likeability of the player as a person, etc is not counted.

My number one pick for third basemen in the NL Central has been in the division for his entire career. In 2012, it’ll be his third team and 15th year in the division. The bottom of the barrel is pretty even, with half of these guys looking for a bounce-back from dismal 2011 seasons.

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MLB.com released its top 10 first baseman prospects list today, which quickly became the top link on many NL Central team’s home pages. Before the massive turnover at first the past few years, the division was home to a few long-tenured household names: Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder, Derrek Lee, Lance Berkman(former ‘Stro turned Cardinal), and Joey Votto (who is still with the Cincinnati Reds, in fact)

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