Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

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

Last Updated: 4/1
Next Update: 4/8

First Base/DH
1. Prince Fielder, Brewers
2. Ryan Howard, Phillies
3. Mark Teixeira, Braves
NOTE: Pay up for contract push.
4. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
5. David Ortiz, Red Sox
6. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
NOTE: Imagine; 20 homers on road last year.
7. Lance Berkman, Astros
8. Justin Morneau, Twins
9. Carlos Pena, Rays
10. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
11. Derrek Lee, Cubs
12. Travis Hafner, Indians
13. Paul Konerko, White Sox
14. Jim Thome, White Sox
NOTE: March steal provides instant profits.
15. Gary Sheffield, Tigers
16. Carlos Delgado, Mets
17. Ryan Garko, Indians
18. Billy Butler, Royals
NOTE: Soon to be a household name.
19. James Loney, Dodgers
20. Todd Helton, Rockies
21. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
22. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
23. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
24. Frank Thomas, Blue Jays
25. Casey Kotchman, Angels
26. Nick Johnson, Nationals
27. Richie Sexson, Mariners
28. Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays
29. *Daric Barton, Athletics
30. Jason Giambi, Yankees
31. *Joey Votto, Reds
32. Mike Jacobs, Marlins

Second Base
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
2. Brandon Phillips, Reds
3. Robinson Cano, Yankees
4. Brian Roberts, Orioles
5. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
6. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
7. Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
8. Howie Kendrick, Angels
9. Placido Polanco, Tigers
10. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
11. Dan Uggla, Marlins
12. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
13. Mark Ellis, Athletics
14. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
15. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
16. *Kelly Johnson, Braves
NOTE: Tweaked knee opening day.
17. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
18. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
19. Luis Castillo, Mets
20. Jose Lopez, Mariners
21. *Kaz Matsui, Astros
22. Brendan Harris, Twins
23. Ray Durham, Giants
24. Jayson Nix, Rockies
NOTE: May have to share spot with others.
25. Erick Aybar, Angels
26. Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
27. Tad Iguchi, Padres
28. *Eugenio Velez, Giants
29. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
30. Ronnie Belliard, Nationals

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
NOTE: Might be smartest player in league.
8. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
9. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
10. Miguel Tejada, Astros
11. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
NOTE: Range, bad speed have slipped.
12. Khalil Greene, Padres
13. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
14. Jason Bartlett, Rays
15. Julio Lugo, Red Sox
16. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
17. Yunel Escobar, Braves
18. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
19. Felipe Lopez, Nationals
20. David Eckstein, Blue Jays
21. Jack Wilson, Pirates
NOTE: Glove, not bat, keeps him in lineup.
22. Jeff Keppinger, Reds
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
NOTE: An MVP waiting to happen.
3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
4. Ryan Braun, Brewers
5. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
6. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
7. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
NOTE: Welcome to the new digs.
8. Chipper Jones, Braves
9. Chone Figgins, Angels
10. *Adrian Beltre, Mariners
NOTE: Beware the sore wrist.
11. Hank Blalock, Rangers
12. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
13. Mike Lowell, Red Sox
14. Alex Gordon, Royals
NOTE: Slotted third in underrated lineup.
15. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
16. Ty Wigginton, Astros
17. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
18. Melvin Mora, Orioles
19. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
20. *Troy Glaus, Cardinals
21. Casey Blake, Indians
22. Jose Bautista, Pirates
23. Mike Lamb, Twins
24. Joe Crede, White Sox
25. *Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
26. *Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
NOTE: Tracy probably returns in May.
27. *Eric Chavez, Athletics
28. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
29. *Nomar Garciaparra, Dodgers
30. Maicer Izturis, Angels
31. *Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks

Outfield
1. Matt Holliday, Rockies
2. Carl Crawford, Rays
3. Grady Sizemore, Indians
4. Carlos Lee, Astros
NOTE: Might not run much anymore.
5. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
6. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
7. Nick Markakis, Orioles
NOTE: The best reason to go to Camden.
8. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
NOTE: Best baserunner in the majors.
9. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
10. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
11. Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks
12. B.J. Upton, Rays
13. Carlos Beltran, Mets
14. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
15. Torii Hunter, Angels
16. Corey Hart, Brewers
17. Hunter Pence, Astros
NOTE: What a ballplayer should look like.
18. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
19. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
20. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
NOTE: Nice batting slot on opening day.
21. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
22. Adam Dunn, Reds
23. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
24. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
25. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
26. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
27. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
28. *Curtis Granderson, Tigers
29. Nick Swisher, White Sox
30. Delmon Young, Twins
31. Michael Bourn, Astros
NOTE: Might be fastest player in NL.
32. Andruw Jones, Dodgers
33. Michael Cuddyer, Twins
NOTE: Perfect slot between Morneau, Mauer.
34. Josh Willingham, Marlins
35. Johnny Damon, Yankees
36. Jason Bay, Pirates
37. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
NOTE: Already owns the second city.
38. Ken Griffey, Reds
39. Adam Jones, Orioles
40. Shane Victorino, Phillies
41. Mark Teahen, Royals
42. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
43. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
44. Nate McLouth, Pirates
NOTE: Has shot at 20-35 season.
45. Corey Patterson, Reds
46. Willy Taveras, Rockies
47. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
48. *Jose Guillen, Royals
49. Pat Burrell, Phillies
50. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
51. Bill Hall, Brewers
52. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
53. Aaron Rowand, Giants
54. Luke Scott, Orioles
55. *Mike Cameron, Brewers
56. Austin Kearns, Nationals
57. *David DeJesus, Royals
NOTE: Nicked up on opening day.
58. Carlos Gomez, Twins
NOTE: Value comes from his legs.
59. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
NOTE: Gets nod, for now, over Pierre.
60. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
61. *Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
62. Ryan Church, Mets
63. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
64. Matt Diaz, Braves
65. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
66. Felix Pie, Cubs
67. Jason Kubel, Twins
68. Gary Matthews, Angels
69. Travis Buck, Athletics
70. Franklin Gutierrez, Indians
NOTE: Has shot at 25 homers.
71. Garret Anderson, Angels
72. Jack Cust, Athletics
73. Milton Bradley, Rangers
74. Scott Hairston, Padres
75. Xavier Nady, Pirates
76. *Coco Crisp, Red Sox
77. Joey Gathright, Royals
78. Randy Winn, Giants
79. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
NOTE: Hard to say how ready he is.
80. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
81. *David Dellucci, Indians
82. *J.D. Drew, Red Sox
83. Eric Hinske, Rays
84. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
85. Dave Roberts, Giants
86. Ryan Freel, Reds
87. Brian Giles, Padres
88. Jacque Jones, Tigers
89. Cliff Floyd, Rays
90. Jayson Werth, Phillies
91. Juan Pierre, Dodgers
92. Jonny Gomes, Rays
NOTE: Shaky glove cuts into his time.
93. *Moises Alou, Mets
94. *Jim Edmonds, Padres
95. Frank Catalanotto, Rangers
96. Jerry Owens, White Sox
97. *Wily Mo Pena, Nationals
98. Emil Brown, Athletics
99. Brad Wilkerson, Mariners
100. Marlon Byrd, Rangers
101. Reggie Willits, Angels
102. Willie Harris, Nationals
NOTE: Gets temp work with Pena, Dukes out.

Catcher
1. *Victor Martinez, Indians
2. Russell Martin, Dodgers
3. Brian McCann, Braves
4. Joe Mauer, Twins
5. Jorge Posada, Yankees
6. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
7. Bengie Molina, Giants
8. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
9. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
10. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
NOTE: Tricky call for club after season.
11. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
12. Geovany Soto, Cubs
13. J.R. Towles, Astros
14. Dioner Navarro, Rays
15. Mike Napoli, Angels
16. Ryan Doumit, Pirates
NOTE: Has he moved ahead of Paulino?
17. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
18. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
19. Josh Bard, Padres
20. Yorvit Torrealba, Rockies
21. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
22. Ronny Paulino, Pirates
23. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
24. John Buck, Royals
25. Paul Lo Duca, Nationals
26. Gerald Laird, Rangers
27. Dave Ross, Reds
28. Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays
29. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
30. Kelly Shoppach, Indians
31. Johnny Estrada, Nationals
32. Brian Schneider, Mets
33. Jason Kendall, Brewers

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