At GoHalos.com, we like to write about our beloved Angels, but for the most part, we are among a brotherhood/sisterhood of fans who love this great game of baseball. So in the spirit of broadening our perspective (and as a dedication to my wife who is playing fantasy baseball for the very first time), here is a little fantasy baseball advice.

Fantasy baseball leagues are not won on draft day. They are won by finding that late-blooming and little known help that can give you a small edge over your opponent. Here are some players who are probably available in your league, and should be able to help you.

Catcher – John Baker (FL): Baker will be platooning with Ronny Paulino, but so are most catchers this year. He has been moved up to the second slot in the line-up and has started the season hitting .400. Last year, he hit 9 home runs and 25 doubles in only 373 at-bats. Look for him to improve upon those numbers.

First Base – Daric Barton (OAK): Barton is hitting .333 with 11 walks and only 3 strikeouts. He doesn’t have a lot of power, but if you are in a league that awards walks and doubles, then he’s your guy. Also, like Baker, he is batting second this year, and even though he’s in Oakland, he should score some runs.

Second Base – Alberto Callaspo (KC): He is off to a slow start batting only .256, but he is also batting third in the order in front of Billy Butler, which means he should see plenty of fastballs and find himself in lot of RBI opportunities. Last year, he hit .300 with 41 doubles in his first full season.

Shortstop – Orlando Cabrera (CIN): Cabrera has always been a solid .280-.290 hitter, but now he’s at the top of the order in one of the smallest ballparks in baseball. He may be getting older, but he still has a little left in the tank.

Third Base – Edwin Encarnacion (TOR)/Chris Davis (TEX): Third base is a tough position this year, but I would take a chance on either one of these guys because they both have power potential. Encarnacion needs to stay healthy and Chris Davis needs to make a little more contact, but they are both high reward type players.

Outfield – Josh Willingham (WAS): This is a pretty safe pick, but he is barely owned. He is finally playing every day and will get you 20+ home runs. He had 24 home runs last year in only 427 at-bats. Look for closer to 500 this year.

Starting Pitcher – Mat Latos (SD): Latos was a stud in the minor leagues and held his own in the majors last year. He’s a live arm at Petco Park; always a dangerous combination.

Closer – Fernando Rodney (LAA): Rodney is not going to be the closer all year, but he is getting a chance now with Fuentes on the DL. Last year Rodney completed 36 of 37 save opportunities. He is simply better in those situations and I think Scioscia will discover this very soon.