Deep League Offensive Pick-ups

Tonight is a good night to go through each position and see what the best options are at 5% or less ownership in ESPN leagues.  Most of the stuff out there is geared towards shallower leagues, which doesn't really help you if you're playing in a 14+ league.

Catchers

A.J. Ellis (1.1%) - Ellis was a top 10 catcher last year in OBP leagues and he's still getting no respect.  Last year he finished 14th on the 6x6 player rater and he's off to a good start again this year, minus the counting stats.

Carlos Ruiz (4.3%) - The suspension is almost over and he could be ready to join the team this Sunday.  Last year he was 4th on the player rater.

Next best options: Chris Ianneta, Alex Avila, Russell Martin, Francisco Cervelli

First-base

James Loney (0.4%) - I realize nobody wants him because he doesn't hit for power, but he's more valuable than a platoon bat who's going to have 10-20 HR and hit .220.  He's 28 with a career .283 batting average.  I'll take that over a guy fighting for at-bats.

Next best options: Todd Helton, Chris Parmelee, Justin Smoak, Mitch Moreland

Second-base

Darwin Barney (0.7%) - He will play everyday and he shouldn't hurt your batting average.  I'm not recommending him over any batter owned in more than 5% of leagues but if you're desperate he's a solid option.

Next best options: Chris Nelson, Eric Sogard, Maicer Izturis

Third-base

Lonnie Chisenhall (2.0%) - Options are pretty thin after Chisenhall but Lonnie is a solid option who will play everyday and hit for some power.  He's struggled early in his career hitting .256 in 403 at-bats, but he's only 24 and those numbers should improve.

Next best options: Chris Nelson, Connor Gillaspie, Matt Dominguez, Maicer Izturis

Shortstop

Eduardo Nunez (2.0%) - He doesn't even have a full season's worth of at-bats yet in his career but he should play everyday, hit a few homers and steal some bases.

Stephen Drew (2.9%) - He's off to a slow start but I'm not concerned as long as he's playing everyday.

Next best options: Yunel Escobar, Eric Sogard, Maicer Izturis

Outfielders

Peter Bourjos (3.3%) - He's leading off for the Angels, hitting in front of Mike Trout.  As long as he's doing that it doesn't matter what he's hitting, although he is hitting .302 with 2 HR.  He'll score plenty of runs and steal a good amount of bases.

Cody Ross (2.3%) - It's easy to forget about a guy who starts the season on the DL but he's back and worth being owned.

David DeJesus (1.4%) - Here's another forgotten lead-off hitter.  He had a slow start but has rebounded nicely with three home runs in the last ten games.

Nolan Reimold (0.6%) - Reimold has been largely forgotten because he missed most of last season but he's playing most everyday and has a good amount of power potential.

Next best options: Carlos Quentin, Drew Stubbs, Jeff Francoeur, A.J. Pollock, Matt Joyce, Chris Parmelee