4. Adrian Gonzelez
With his first season in Boston, Adrian hit .338, had 27 home runs and drove in 117 runs. Being 28 years old and the short porch in right field, which benefits left handers in Boston the sky is the limit for Gonzelez. Sandwiched in the middle of the Red Sox line up, and if Boston can stay healthy around him, there is no doubt this could be a huge season for Ardrian.
3. Prince Fielder
Arguably the most sought after free agent this winter was Prince Fielder. There could be a period of adjustment for Fielder now that he is switching leagues, and coming to more of a pitchers park in Detroit. Last season with the Brewers Fielder played in all 162 games and hit .299 38 home runs, and had 120 rbi. I would expect in the bigger ball park Fielder's numbers to be a little down this season, but still should be amongst the league leaders in both hr and rbis.
2. Joey Votto
Now that Fielder and Pujols are gone from the National League the best first baseman in the NL is without a doubt Joey Votto. Last season he hit .309 drove in 103 runs, while hitting 29 home runs and a league leading 40 doubles. He is also very durable in playing in 161 games. He may be the best pure hitter in the game today.
1. Albert Pujols
Albert quite possibly is the best player of my generation. In a generation tainted by steroid use, you never hear his name in the discussion. Last season in leading the Cardinals to the World Series Championship he hit .299 drove in 99 runs and hit 37 home runs despite a stint on the DL with a wrist injury. He is also switching leagues which may bring his numbers down a little, but until he retires he will always top the list of best 1st baseman and maybe best position players in MLB.
Honorable mentions Mark Texiera, Ryan Howard, Justin Morneau
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