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Valbuena has chance to start at third base
Luis Valbuena - 3B - Chicago Cubs
Feb. 23, 2013 - 12:10 AM ET

With the recent injury to Ian Stewart, Luis Valbuena has the opportunity to open the season as the Cubs' starting third baseman.

The versatile Valbuena hit a meager .219/.310/.340 in 303 plate appearances in 2012, but is a virtual lock to make the Opening Day roster. With Stewart's history of health problems, and recent quad injury, Valbuena could very easily find himself with a full-time gig. Even so, he's a poor option in most fantasy formats.