Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

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

* = check status

Last Update: 5/6
Next Update: 5/13

First Base/DH
1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
2. Prince Fielder, Brewers
NOTE: Spotty glove doesn't bother fantasy players.
3. Ryan Howard, Phillies
4. Mark Teixeira, Braves
5. David Ortiz, Red Sox
6. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
7. Lance Berkman, Astros
8. Justin Morneau, Twins
9. Derrek Lee, Cubs
10. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
11. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
12. Carlos Pena, Rays
NOTE: I'd still buy low here.
13. Travis Hafner, Indians
14. James Loney, Dodgers
15. Paul Konerko, White Sox
16. Jim Thome, White Sox
17. Casey Kotchman, Angels
18. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
19. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
20. Carlos Delgado, Mets
21. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
22. Billy Butler, Royals
23. Todd Helton, Rockies
24. Joey Votto, Reds
25. *Gary Sheffield, Tigers
NOTE: Shift to LF might perk up bat.
26. Frank Thomas, Athletics
27. Daric Barton, Athletics
28. Richie Sexson, Mariners
29. Kevin Millar, Orioles
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. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
5. Robinson Cano, Yankees
NOTE: Good buy-low target.
6. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
7. Michael Young, Rangers
8. Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
9. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
NOTE: Heady player gets most from ability.
10. Kelly Johnson, Braves
11. *Howie Kendrick, Angels
12. Dan Uggla, Marlins
13. Mark Ellis, Athletics
14. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
15. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
16. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
17. Kaz Matsui, Astros
18. Placido Polanco, Tigers
19. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
20. Jose Lopez, Mariners
21. Luis Castillo, Mets
22. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
23. Clint Barmes, Rockies
24. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals
25. Ray Durham, Giants
26. Eugenio Velez,, Giants
27. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
28. Brendan Harris, Twins
29. Tad Iguchi, Padres
30. *Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
31. 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. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
8. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
9. Yunel Escobar, Braves
NOTE: A .300 stick and position flexibility.
10. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
11. Julio Lugo, Red Sox
12. Bobby Crosby, Athletics
13. Khalil Greene, Padres
14. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
15. Felipe Lopez, Nationals
16. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
17. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
NOTE: Free-swinging approach is working, so far.
18. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
19. Maicer Izturis, Angels
20. Jeff Keppinger, Reds
21. Erick Aybar, Angels
22. David Eckstein, Blue Jays
23. *Jack Wilson, Pirates
24. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
25. *Alex Gonzalez, Reds
26. *Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
27. *Omar Vizquel, Giants
28. *Adam Everett, Twins
29. Tony Pena, Royals
30. Luis Hernandez, Orioles

Third Base
1. David Wright, Mets
NOTE: The ultimate "no downside" player.
2. *Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
4. Ryan Braun, Brewers
5. Chone Figgins, Angels
6. Chipper Jones, Braves
NOTE: Deserves a plaque 10 years from now.
7. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
8. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
9. Alex Gordon, Royals
10. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
11. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
12. Evan Longoria, Rays
13. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
NOTE: Buy-low window is closing fast.
14. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
15. Mike Lowell, Red Sox
16. Joe Crede, White Sox
17. Ty Wigginton, Astros
18. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
19. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
20. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
21. Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
22. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
23. Melvin Mora, Orioles
24. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
25. *Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
26. Casey Blake, Indians
27. Jose Bautista, Pirates
28. *Hank Blalock, Rangers
29. Mike Lamb, Twins
30. *Eric Chavez, Athletics
31. Jose Castillo, Giants

Outfield
1. Matt Holliday, Rockies
2. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
3. Carl Crawford, Rays
4. Grady Sizemore, Indians
5. Nick Markakis, Orioles
6. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
NOTE: Unique player and a joy to watch.
7. Carlos Lee, Astros
8. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
9. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
10. B.J. Upton, Rays
11. Carlos Beltran, Mets
12. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
13. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
14. Torii Hunter, Angels
15. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
16. Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks
17. Michael Bourn, Astros
NOTE: Unreal speed, surprising pop.
18. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
19. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
NOTE: The sky is the limit.
20. Adam Dunn, Reds
21. Corey Hart, Brewers
22. Nate McLouth, Pirates
23. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
24. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
25. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
26. Hunter Pence, Astros
27. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
28. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
29. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
30. Pat Burrell, Phillies
31. Johnny Damon, Yankees
NOTE: More left in tank than you might think.
32. Michael Cuddyer, Twins
33. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
34. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
35. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
36. Jason Bay, Pirates
37. Shane Victorino, Phillies
38. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
39. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
40. Aaron Rowand, Giants
41. Nick Swisher, White Sox
42. Fred Lewis, Giants
NOTE: Sneaky value on forgettable club.
43. Luke Scott, Orioles
44. Mike Cameron, Brewers
45. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
46. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
NOTE: It's gonna make a heck of a movie.
47. Xavier Nady, Pirates
48. *Josh Willingham, Marlins
49. Ryan Church, Mets
50. Ken Griffey, Reds
51. Willy Taveras, Rockies
52. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
53. Delmon Young, Twins
54. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
55. Carlos Gomez, Twins
56. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
57. Mark Teahen, Royals
58. Bill Hall, Brewers
59. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
60. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
61. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
62. Ryan Freel, Reds
NOTE: Stealing time from Patterson.
63. Gary Matthews, Angels
64. Adam Jones, Orioles
65. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
66. Moises Alou, Mets
67. Jose Guillen, Royals
68. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
69. Jason Kubel, Twins
70. David DeJesus, Royals
71. Austin Kearns, Nationals
72. Brian Giles, Padres
73. Matt Diaz, Braves
74. Randy Winn, Giants
75. Andruw Jones, Dodgers
NOTE: Privately, team has to regret this one.
76. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
77. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
78. Emil Brown, Athletics
79. Milton Bradley, Rangers
80. Jonny Gomes, Rays
81. Jack Cust, Athletics
82. David Murphy, Rangers
83. Juan Pierre, Dodgers
84. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
85. Joey Gathright, Royals
86. Jayson Werth, Phillies
87. Scott Hairston, Padres
88. Cliff Floyd, Rays
89. Garret Anderson, Angels
90. Wily Mo Pena, Nationals
91. Matt Stairs, Blue Jays
92. Reed Johnson, Cubs
93. Gregor Blanco, Braves
94. *Travis Buck, Athletics
95. Corey Patterson, Reds
96. Scott Podsednik, Rockies
NOTE: Cutting into Taveras time.

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

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