Ride The WAVE - AL East Third Basemen

As with all of the posts, if you see a player that is not projected, and would like him to be, simply let me know in the comments section. AVG/OBP/SLG, followed by AVG/Runs/HR/RBI/SB:

BAL: Melvin Mora - .272/.337/.419

• There won't be as many baserunners to knock in as there were in Mora's heyday in BAL. Injuries limited his playing time in '07, but he is supposed to be healthy entering 2008. Even with a full season of AB's, Melvin's usefulness is limited. WAVE projects .272/76/17/72/9 in 530 AB.

BOS: Mike Lowell - .300/.357/.486

• I'm sure it's obvious to just about everyone, but it's worth repeating that Lowell likely had his career year in '07. Still, Fenway has been kind to him, and the lineup surrounding him is incredible. Don't dismiss him completely on draft day. WAVE: .300/74/18/98/3 in 566 AB.

NYY: Alex Rodriguez - .310/.413/.597

• Likely the first overall pick in your 2008 draft, Rodriguez' numbers will inevitably decline from his spectacular MVP '07 season. Even on a down year, A-Rod has always been one of the best. Bid with confidence. WAVE pegs him at .310/132/49/143/21/ in 606 AB.

TB: Evan Longoria - .259/.341/.461

• The rookie phenom is as likely to start at third for the Rays, as he is to disappoint fantasy owners. Not every 22 year old bursts onto the scene with All-Star numbers (remember Alex Gordon in '07?), so be sure to temper your enthusiasm. WAVE still sees a good amount of pop coming from Longoria in 406 AB: .259/66/20/71/3

TOR: Scott Rolen - .287/.362/.457

• Assuming good health, Rolen should be serviceable with the bat, while playing outstanding defense for the Jays. I'm still not a huge fan of the Rolen for Glaus swap for the blue birds, but will go ahead and assume that J.P. Ricciardi knows something that I don't. WAVE projects .287/80/15/84/6 in 477 AB.