Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said Ty Wigginton will start at first base to open the 2012 season.
And Jim Thome will serve as his backup. Ryan Howard has made steady progress from his ruptured Achilles tendon but probably won’t be ready to come off the disabled list until late May. Wigginton, 34, tallied 15 home runs and 47 RBI in 130 games with the Phillies last year. He’ll carry some value in NL-only fantasy leagues.
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