Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

All rankings assume 5x5 format (average, runs, homers, RBI, stolen bases).
* = check status

Last Updated: 3/25
Next Update: 4/1

First Base/DH
1. Prince Fielder, Brewers
NOTE: Newest vegan a can't-miss ticket.
2. Ryan Howard, Phillies
3. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
4. David Ortiz, Red Sox
5. Mark Teixeira, Braves
6. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
7. Lance Berkman, Astros
8. Justin Morneau, Twins
9. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
NOTE: Skilled craftsman an injury risk.
10. Carlos Pena, Rays
11. Derrek Lee, Cubs
12. Travis Hafner, Indians
13. Paul Konerko, White Sox
14. Gary Sheffield, Tigers
15. Carlos Delgado, Mets
16. Jim Thome, White Sox
17. Ryan Garko, Indians
18. James Loney, Dodgers
NOTE: He can keep the September power.
19. Billy Butler, Royals
20. Todd Helton, Rockies
21. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
22. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
23. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
24. Frank Thomas, Blue Jays
25. Casey Kotchman, Angels
26. Richie Sexson, Mariners
27. Joey Votto, Reds
28. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
29. *Daric Barton, Athletics
30. Jason Giambi, Yankees
31. Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays
31. Nick Johnson, Nationals
NOTE: Probably ahead of Young at this point.
33. Kevin Millar, Orioles
34. Jose Vidro, Mariners
35. Shelly Duncan, Yankees
36. Dan Ortmeier, Giants
37. Ben Broussard, Rangers
38. Marcus Thames, Tigers
39. Ross Gload, Royals
40. Dmitri Young, Nationals

Second Base
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
2. Brandon Phillips, Reds
NOTE: Plenty of pop, electric on bases.
3. Robinson Cano, Yankees
4. Brian Roberts, Orioles
5. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
6. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
7. Howie Kendrick, Angels
8. Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
9. Placido Polanco, Tigers
10. Dan Uggla, Marlins
11. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
12. Mark Ellis, Athletics
13. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
NOTE: A shame his defense doesn't help you.
14. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
15. Kelly Johnson, Braves
16. *Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
17. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
18. *Jeff Kent, Dodgers
NOTE: Beware the cliff season.
19. Luis Castillo, Mets
20. Jose Lopez, Mariners
21. Jayson Nix, Rockies
22. Kaz Matsui, Astros
23. Brendan Harris, Twins
24. *Ray Durham, Giants
25. Erick Aybar, Angels
36. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
27. Ronnie Belliard, Nationals
28. Tad Iguchi, Padres
29. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals
30. Kevin Frandsen, Giants

Shortstop
1. Jose Reyes, Mets
2. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
3. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
4. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
5. Derek Jeter, Yankees
6. Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
7. Michael Young, Rangers
8. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
9. Miguel Tejada, Astros
NOTE: Risk/reward play, but park and lineup help.
10. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
11. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
12. Khalil Greene, Padres
13. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
14. Jason Bartlett, Rays
NOTE: Speed under market value.
15. Julio Lugo, Red Sox
16. Yunel Escobar, Braves
NOTE: Hits will come, but will other categories?
17. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
18. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
19. Jack Wilson, Pirates
20. Jeff Keppinger, Reds
21. Felipe Lopez, Nationals
22. David Eckstein, Blue Jays
23. *Bobby Crosby, Athletics
24. Tony Pena, Royals
25. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
26. Adam Everett, Twins
27. *Omar Vizquel, Giants
28. Luis Hernandez, Orioles
29. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
30. *Alex Gonzalez, Reds

Third Base
1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. David Wright, Mets
3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
4. Ryan Braun, Brewers
5. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
6. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
NOTE: A safe and affordable play.
7. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
8. Chone Figgins, Angels
9. Chipper Jones, Braves
10. *Adrian Beltre, Mariners
NOTE: Admits he's not 100 percent.
11. Mike Lowell, Red Sox
12. Hank Blalock, Rangers
13. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
14. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
15. Alex Gordon, Royals
16. Ty Wigginton, Astros
NOTE: Two positions, always a plus.
17. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
18. *Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
19. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
20. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
21. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
22. Casey Blake, Indians
23. *Josh Fields, White Sox
24. Melvin Mora, Orioles
25. Jose Bautista, Pirates
26. Mike Lamb, Twins
27. Joe Crede, White Sox
28. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
29. *Eric Chavez, Athletics
30. Nomar Garciaparra, Dodgers

Outfield
1. Matt Holliday, Rockies
2. Carl Crawford, Rays
3. Grady Sizemore, Indians
4. Carlos Lee, Astros
5. *Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
6. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
7. Nick Markakis, Orioles
8. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
9. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
10. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
11. B.J. Upton, Rays
NOTE: Even here he can earn a profit.
12. Carlos Beltran, Mets
13. Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks
14. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
15. Torii Hunter, Angels
16. Corey Hart, Brewers
17. Hunter Pence, Astros
18. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
NOTE: Power spike is coming soon.
19. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
NOTE: Explosive spring makes him pricey.
20. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
21. *Curtis Granderson, Tigers
22. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
23. Adam Dunn, Reds
24. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
25. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
26. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
27. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
28. Andruw Jones, Dodgers
29. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
30. Nick Swisher, White Sox
31. Delmon Young, Twins
32. Michael Bourn, Astros
33. Jason Bay, Pirates
34. Michael Cuddyer, Twins
35. Shane Victorino, Phillies
36. Johnny Damon, Yankees
37. Josh Willingham, Marlins
38. Ken Griffey, Reds
39. Adam Jones, Orioles
40. Mark Teahen, Royals
41. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
42. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
43. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
44. Willy Taveras, Rockies
45. *Mike Cameron, Brewers
46. Pat Burrell, Phillies
47. Jose Guillen, Royals
48. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
49. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
50. Nate McLouth, Pirates
NOTE: Has 20-30 upside if Bucs play him.
51. Bill Hall, Brewers
52. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
53. Aaron Rowand, Giants
54. David DeJesus, Royals
55. Corey Patterson, Reds
NOTE: When he's on base, he runs.
56. Luke Scott, Orioles
NOTE: A cheap power source.
57. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
58. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
59. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
60. Carlos Gomez, Twins
61. Felix Pie, Cubs
62. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
NOTE: Could hit 32 homers, could hit 13.
63. Austin Kearns, Nationals
64. Ryan Church, Mets
65. Jason Kubel, Twins
66. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
NOTE: Probably won't end season here.
67. Matt Diaz, Braves
68. Travis Buck, Athletics
69. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
NOTE: Threatening to shove Pierre out of way.
70. Gary Matthews, Angels
71. *J.D. Drew, Red Sox
72. Juan Pierre, Dodgers
73. Milton Bradley, Rangers
74. Jack Cust, Athletics
75. Scott Hairston, Padres
76. Randy Winn, Giants
77. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
78. Franklin Gutierrez, Indians
79. Garret Anderson, Angels
80. *Moises Alou, Mets
81. Frank Catalanotto, Rangers
82. Elijah Dukes, Nationals
83. Jonny Gomes, Rays
NOTE: No glove, streaky bat.
84. Jacque Jones, Tigers
85. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
86. Cliff Floyd, Rays
87. Joey Gathright, Royals
88. Ryan Freel, Reds
89. Dave Roberts, Giants
90. Brian Giles, Padres
91. *Jim Edmonds, Padres
92. Barry Bonds, Free Agent
93. Jayson Werth, Phillies
94. David Dellucci, Indians
95. *Wily Mo Pena, Nationals
96. Jerry Owens, White Sox
97. Xavier Nady, Pirates
98. Brad Wilkerson, Mariners

Catcher
1. Victor Martinez, Indians
2. Russell Martin, Dodgers
3. Brian McCann, Braves
NOTE: Best value of the Top 5.
4. Joe Mauer, Twins
5. Jorge Posada, Yankees
6. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
NOTE: Best second-tier value.
7. Bengie Molina, Giants
8. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
9. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
10. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
11. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
12. Geovany Soto, Cubs
13. J.R. Towles, Astros
NOTE: Has talent but not ideal batting slot.
14. Mike Napoli, Angels
15. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
16. Dioner Navarro, Rays
17. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
18. Josh Bard, Padres
19. Ronny Paulino, Pirates
20. Yorvit Torrealba, Rockies
21. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
22. Ryan Doumit, Pirates
23. Gerald Laird, Rangers
24. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
25. *Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Rangers
NOTE: Ticketed for minors?
26. Dave Ross, Reds
27. Paul Lo Duca, Nationals
28. John Buck, Royals
29. Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays
30. Miguel Olivo, Royals
31. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
32. Kelly Shoppach, Indians
33. Johnny Estrada, Nationals
34. Brian Schneider, Mets
35. Jason Kendall, Brewers
36. Miguel Montero, Diamondbacks

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