No Depth at Second and Catcher in Fantasy Baseball

As you start to analyze positions in fantasy, depth or those that play it is a key factor in determining how you should approach your draft. There are certain positions that may require you to reach for a given player earlier than you might otherwise like. In other spots, you can wait longer to fill a starting role. Third base, the outfield, and pitching are all regularly "deeper" than others. Waiting for regulars in these categories isn't going to drastically hurt your team in one way or another. Certainly, if you have a higher pick, you wouldn't be wasting it taking a player like David Wright or Alex Rodriguez. Those who are in the back-half of the first round, though, can rest well knowing that the difference between one and ten in these positions is nowhere near as drastic as it is in others. The same is true in pitching, which I discussed in detail in this related post here . Most leagues require multiple outfielders, but players such as Ryan Ludwick and Rick Ankiel are lasting very late ... (link)