With the season suddenly around the corner, let’s continue our preseason run through the AL East by position by looking at the cold corner. While the division lacks a modern-day Lou Gehrig, Jason Giambi, David Ortiz, or even a Chris Davis, every AL East opening day starter at first base projects to be a solid starter at the very least.
5. Bobby Dalbec, Boston Red Sox
With just 92 career major league plate appearances, Bobby Dalbec has a long way to go to establish himself as a quality option at first base.