Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

All rankings assume 5x5 format (average, runs, homers, RBIs, stolen bases).

* = check status

Last Update: 4/29
Next Update: 5/5

First Base/DH
1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
2. Prince Fielder, Brewers
3. Ryan Howard, Phillies
4. Mark Teixeira, Braves
5. *David Ortiz, Red Sox
6. Justin Morneau, Twins
7. Lance Berkman, Astros
8. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
9. Derrek Lee, Cubs
10. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
NOTE: He'll relax more on other side of diamond.
11. Carlos Pena, Rays
12. Travis Hafner, Indians
13. James Loney, Dodgers
14. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
15. Paul Konerko, White Sox
16. Jim Thome, White Sox
17. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
18. Casey Kotchman, Angels
19. Carlos Delgado, Mets
20. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
21. Billy Butler, Royals
22. Todd Helton, Rockies
23. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
NOTE: Go get him in May.
24. Joey Votto, Reds
NOTE: Starting to shove Hatteberg out of way.
25. Frank Thomas, Athletics
26. *Gary Sheffield, Tigers
27. Daric Barton, Athletics
28. Kevin Millar, Orioles
29. Richie Sexson, Mariners
30. Nick Johnson, Nationals
31. Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays
32. Jason Giambi, Yankees
33. Ryan Garko, Indians
34. Ross Gload, Royals
35. Ben Broussard, Rangers

Second Base
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
2. Brandon Phillips, Reds
3. Brian Roberts, Orioles
4. Robinson Cano, Yankees
5. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
6. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
NOTE: Average stinks but production still there.
7. Michael Young, Rangers
8. Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
9. Kelly Johnson, Braves
10. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
11. Howie Kendrick, Angels
12. Mark Ellis, Athletics
13. Dan Uggla, Marlins
14. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
15. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
16. Kaz Matsui, Astros
17. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
18. Placido Polanco, Tigers
NOTE: So underrated, he's overrated.
19. Jose Lopez, Mariners
20. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
21. Luis Castillo, Mets
22. Clint Barmes, Rockies
NOTE: Nix is gone but Baker looms.
23. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
24. Jeff Keppinger, Reds
25. Ray Durham, Giants
26. David Eckstein, Blue Jays
27. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals
28. Eugenio Velez,, Giants
29. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
30. Brendan Harris, Twins
31. Tad Iguchi, Padres
32. *Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
33. Matt Tolbert, Twins

Shortstop
1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2. Jose Reyes, Mets
3. *Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
4. Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
5. Derek Jeter, Yankees
6. Miguel Tejada, Astros
7. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
NOTE: Too early for rash move.
8. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
9. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
10. Yunel Escobar, Braves
11. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
12. Khalil Greene, Padres
13. Julio Lugo, Red Sox
14. Bobby Crosby, Athletics
15. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
16. Felipe Lopez, Nationals
17. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
18. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
NOTE: Strictly vanilla, but it's a thin spot.
19. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
20. Maicer Izturis, Angels
21. Erick Aybar, Angels
22. *Jack Wilson, Pirates
23. *Omar Vizquel, Giants
24. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
25. *Alex Gonzalez, Reds
26. *Adam Everett, Twins
27. Tony Pena, Royals
28. Luis Hernandez, Orioles

Third Base
1. *Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. David Wright, Mets
3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
4. Ryan Braun, Brewers
5. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
6. Chone Figgins, Angels
NOTE: Locked in since fingers healed last summer.
7. Chipper Jones, Braves
8. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
9. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
10. Alex Gordon, Royals
11. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
12. Evan Longoria, Rays
13. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
NOTE: A good buy-low target.
14. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
15. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
16. *Mike Lowell, Red Sox
17. Joe Crede, White Sox
18. *Ty Wigginton, Astros
19. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
20. *Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
21. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
22. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
NOTE: Regaining confidence in Florida.
23. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
24. Melvin Mora, Orioles
25. *Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
26. *Hank Blalock, Rangers
27. Casey Blake, Indians
28. Jose Bautista, Pirates
29. Mike Lamb, Twins
30. Jose Castillo, Giants
31. *Eric Chavez, Athletics

Outfield
1. Matt Holliday, Rockies
2. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
3. Carl Crawford, Rays
4. Nick Markakis, Orioles
5. Grady Sizemore, Indians
6. Carlos Lee, Astros
7. Nick Swisher, White Sox
8. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
9. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
10. B.J. Upton, Rays
11. Carlos Beltran, Mets
12. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
13. *Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
14. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
NOTE: Professional hitter in every sense.
15. Torii Hunter, Angels
16. Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks
17. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
18. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
19. Corey Hart, Brewers
20. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
21. Hunter Pence, Astros
22. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
23. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
24. Nate McLouth, Pirates
NOTE: We believe, but explore a sell-high anyway.
25. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
26. Adam Dunn, Reds
27. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
NOTE: Would be better served in different lineup slot.
28. Michael Bourn, Astros
29. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
30. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
31. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
32. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
33. Willy Taveras, Rockies
34. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
35. Josh Willingham, Marlins
36. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
NOTE: Still a major upside here.
37. Pat Burrell, Phillies
38. Michael Cuddyer, Twins
NOTE: Lineup slot guarantees production.
39. Jason Bay, Pirates
40. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
41. Ken Griffey, Reds
42. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
43. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
44. Johnny Damon, Yankees
45. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
46. Bill Hall, Brewers
47. Carlos Gomez, Twins
48. Delmon Young, Twins
49. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
50. Gary Matthews, Angels
51. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
52. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
NOTE: Somehow, he's underrated again.
53. Fred Lewis, Giants
NOTE: Good player on a bad club.
54. Aaron Rowand, Giants
55. Luke Scott, Orioles
56. Jason Kubel, Twins
57. Adam Jones, Orioles
58. Xavier Nady, Pirates
59. *Mike Cameron, Brewers
60. Ryan Church, Mets
61. *Shane Victorino, Phillies
62. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
NOTE: Nice grab by the Pale Hose.
63. Mark Teahen, Royals
64. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
65. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
66. David DeJesus, Royals
67. *Moises Alou, Mets
68. Austin Kearns, Nationals
69. Jose Guillen, Royals
70. Joey Gathright, Royals
71. Andruw Jones, Dodgers
72. Corey Patterson, Reds
73. John Bowker, Giants
74. Jayson Werth, Phillies
75. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
76. Jonny Gomes, Rays
77. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
78. Milton Bradley, Rangers
79. Jack Cust, Athletics
80. David Murphy, Rangers
81. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
82. Brian Giles, Padres
83. Ryan Freel, Reds
84. Matt Diaz, Braves
85. Juan Pierre, Dodgers
86. Scott Hairston, Padres
87. Garret Anderson, Angels
88. Wily Mo Pena, Nationals
89. Matt Stairs, Blue Jays
NOTE: More time with Thomas gone.
90. Angel Pagan, Mets
91. Frank Catalanotto, Rangers
92. Jacque Jones, Tigers
93. Franklin Gutierrez, Indians
94. *Travis Buck, Athletics
95. Randy Winn, Giants
96. Jim Edmonds, Padres
97. Cliff Floyd, Rays
98. Reed Johnson, Cubs
99. Emil Brown, Athletics
100. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
101. Gregor Blanco, Braves
NOTE: Sleeper; consider Kotsay's injury history.

Catchers
1. Victor Martinez, Indians
2. Russell Martin, Dodgers
3. Brian McCann, Braves
4. Joe Mauer, Twins
5. Bengie Molina, Giants
6. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
7. Ryan Doumit, Pirates
8. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
9. Mike Napoli, Angels
10. Geovany Soto, Cubs
NOTE: Love the power but contact issues a concern.
11. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
12. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
13. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
14. J.R. Towles, Astros
15. *Jorge Posada, Yankees
16. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
17. Josh Bard, Padres
18. Dioner Navarro, Rays
NOTE: Has a shot to be in top dozen.
19. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
20. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
21. Yorvit Torrealba, Rockies
22. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
23. Gerald Laird, Rangers
24. Jeff Mathis, Angels
25. Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays
26. John Buck, Royals
27. Rod Barajas, Blue Jays
28. Ronny Paulino, Pirates
29. Brian Schneider, Mets
30. *Dave Ross, Reds
31. Kelly Shoppach, Indians
32. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
33. Jason Kendall, Brewers
34. *Paul Lo Duca, Nationals
35. Jose Molina, Yankees
36. Chris Coste, Phillies
37. Paul Bako, Reds

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