Dewan: Best defensive players of the decade, part II

From SABR member John Dewan at ACTA Sports on February 27, 2013:

The best defensive players of the decade at second base and shortstop, which we covered in the previous Stat of the Week, were close calls. Chase Utley and Adam Everett earned those distinctions against some stiff competition. This week, we’ll look at the best defenders since 2003 at first base and third base, neither of which requires as much nuance to decide. 

First, here are the five best first basemen of the last 10 years according to Defensive Runs Saved.

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Originally published: February 27, 2013. Last Updated: February 27, 2013.