Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

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

* = check status

Last Update: 5/20
Next Update: 5/27

First Base
1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
2. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
3. Lance Berkman, Astros
NOTE: Welcome to the career year.
4. Ryan Howard, Phillies
5. Prince Fielder, Brewers
6. David Ortiz, Red Sox
7. Mark Teixeira, Braves
8. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
9. Justin Morneau, Twins
10. Derrek Lee, Cubs
11. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
12. James Loney, Dodgers
13. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
14. Carlos Pena, Rays
15. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
16. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
17. Travis Hafner, Indians
NOTE: Memory of 2006 gets hazier and hazier.
18. Paul Konerko, White Sox
19. Casey Kotchman, Angels
20. Todd Helton, Rockies
21. Carlos Delgado, Mets
22. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
23. Joey Votto, Reds
24. Jim Thome, White Sox
25. Ryan Garko, Indians
26. Frank Thomas, Athletics
27. Gary Sheffield, Tigers
NOTE: Sadly, this is the endgame.
28. Billy Butler, Royals
29. Kevin Millar, Orioles
30. Richie Sexson, Mariners
31. Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays
32. Jason Giambi, Yankees
33. Daric Barton, Athletics
34. Ross Gload, Royals
35. Mike Sweeney, Athletics
36. *Nick Johnson, Nationals

Second Base
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
2. Brandon Phillips, Reds
3. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
4. Brian Roberts, Orioles
5. Robinson Cano, Yankees
6. Kelly Johnson, Braves
7. Dan Uggla, Marlins
NOTE: A hacker, but forever a discount.
8. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
9. Yunel Escobar, Braves
10. Kaz Matsui, Astros
NOTE: Runs confidently, which brings most of value.
11. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
NOTE: Gets the most out of his ability.
12. *Howie Kendrick, Angels
13. Placido Polanco, Tigers
14. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
15. Mark Ellis, Athletics
16. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
17. Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
18. Clint Barmes, Rockies
NOTE: Party like it's 2005.
19. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
20. Luis Castillo, Mets
21. Jose Lopez, Mariners
22. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
23. Felipe Lopez, Nationals
24. Ray Durham, Giants
25. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals
26. Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
27. Jeff Baker, Rockies
28. Brendan Harris, Twins
29. Tad Iguchi, Padres
30. Juan Uribe, White Sox
31. Eugenio Velez,, Giants
32. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
33. *Maicer Izturis, Angels

Shortstop
1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
3. Jose Reyes, Mets
4. Derek Jeter, Yankees
5. *Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
NOTE: Might return this week.
6. Miguel Tejada, Astros
7. Michael Young, Rangers
8. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
9. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
10. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
NOTE: Quietly putting it together.
11. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
12. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
13. Khalil Greene, Padres
14. Bobby Crosby, Athletics
15. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
16. Julio Lugo, Red Sox
17. Jason Bartlett, Rays
18. *Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
19. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
NOTE: Surpassingly viable even in mixed groups.
20. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
21. Jerry Hairston, Reds
22. Erick Aybar, Angels
23. *Jeff Keppinger, Reds
24. Omar Vizquel, Giants
25. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
26. Alfredo Amezaga, Marlins
27. *Jack Wilson, Pirates
28. *David Eckstein, Blue Jays
29. *Alex Gonzalez, Reds
30. Tony Pena, Royals
31. Adam Everett, Twins

Third Base
1. *Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. David Wright, Mets
3. Ryan Braun, Brewers
4. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
5. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
6. Chipper Jones, Braves
7. *Chone Figgins, Angels
8. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
9. Alex Gordon, Royals
NOTE: Born to be Royal; brother named after George Brett.
10. Mike Lowell, Red Sox
11. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
12. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
13. Evan Longoria, Rays
NOTE: Growing pains, but at least he's here.
14. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
15. Joe Crede, White Sox
16. *Hank Blalock, Rangers
17. Ty Wigginton, Astros
18. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
19. Melvin Mora, Orioles
20. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
21. Blake DeWitt, Dodgers
22. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
NOTE: Professional hitter, better than numbers.
23. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
24. Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
25. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
26. Rich Aurilia, Giants
27. Ramon Vazquez, Rangers
28. *Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
29. Jose Castillo, Giants
30. Jose Bautista, Pirates
31. Casey Blake, Indians
32. Aaron Boone, Nationals
33. *Eric Chavez, Athletics
34. Mike Lamb, Twins
35. Marco Scutaro, Blue Jays
36. *Nomar Garciaparra, Dodgers

Outfield
1. Matt Holliday, Rockies
2. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
3. Carl Crawford, Rays
NOTE: Buy him at discount before summer.
4. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
5. Grady Sizemore, Indians
6. Carlos Lee, Astros
7. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
8. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
9. Nick Markakis, Orioles
NOTE: No panic on Nick the Stick.
10. B.J. Upton, Rays
11. Carlos Beltran, Mets
12. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
13. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
14. Torii Hunter, Angels
15. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
16. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
17. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
18. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
19. Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks
20. Hunter Pence, Astros
21. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
22. Adam Dunn, Reds
23. *Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
24. Corey Hart, Brewers
25. Michael Bourn, Astros
NOTE: Anemic bat, but fastest guy in league.
26. Nate McLouth, Pirates
27. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
NOTE: Power absent, fly balls missing.
28. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
29. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
30. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
31. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
32. Jason Bay, Pirates
33. Johnny Damon, Yankees
34. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
35. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
36. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
37. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
38. Pat Burrell, Phillies
39. Shane Victorino, Phillies
40. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
NOTE: An outfield full of surprises.
41. Carlos Gomez, Twins
42. Willy Taveras, Rockies
43. *Josh Willingham, Marlins
44. Jose Guillen, Royals
NOTE: Nicked up, but he's raking.
45. Juan Pierre, Dodgers
46. Ryan Church, Mets
47. Ken Griffey, Reds
48. *Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
49. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
50. Aaron Rowand, Giants
NOTE: Move him before next fence collision.
51. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
52. Michael Cuddyer, Twins
53. Bill Hall, Brewers
54. Nick Swisher, White Sox
55. Delmon Young, Twins
56. Luke Scott, Orioles
57. Xavier Nady, Pirates
58. Gary Matthews, Angels
59. Mike Cameron, Brewers
60. Milton Bradley, Rangers
61. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
62. Jayson Werth, Phillies
63. Ryan Freel, Reds
64. Jack Cust, Athletics
65. Jonny Gomes, Rays
66. Randy Winn, Giants
67. *Jay Bruce, Reds
68. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
69. Adam Jones, Orioles
NOTE: We expected earlier delivery.
70. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
71. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
72. Corey Patterson, Reds
73. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
74. David DeJesus, Royals
75. Moises Alou, Mets
76. Garret Anderson, Angels
77. Fred Lewis, Giants
78. David Murphy, Rangers
79. Austin Kearns, Nationals
80. Mark Teahen, Royals
81. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
82. Joey Gathright, Royals
83. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
84. Brian Giles, Padres
85. Matt Diaz, Braves
86. Scott Hairston, Padres
87. Emil Brown, Athletics
88. Matt Stairs, Blue Jays
89. Reed Johnson, Cubs
90. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
91. Eric Hinske, Rays
92. Mark Kotsay, Braves
93. Jason Kubel, Twins
94. Frank Catalanotto, Rangers
95. Franklin Gutierrez, Indians
96. Matt Joyce, Tigers
97. Gregor Blanco, Braves
NOTE: Sneaky speed in medium groups.
98. Brad Wilkerson, Blue Jays
99. John Bowker, Giants
100. Jacque Jones, Marlins
101. Wily Mo Pena, Nationals
102. Luis Gonzalez, Marlins
103. Brandon Boggs, Rangers
104. Scott Podsednik, Rockies
106. David Dellucci, Indians
107. Andruw Jones, Dodgers

Catchers
1. Russell Martin, Dodgers
2. Brian McCann, Braves
3. Victor Martinez, Indians
4. *Jorge Posada, Yankees
5. Joe Mauer, Twins
6. Bengie Molina, Giants
7. Geovany Soto, Cubs
8. Mike Napoli, Angels
9. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
10. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
11. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
12. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
13. Dioner Navarro, Rays
14. *Ryan Doumit, Pirates
15. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
16. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
17. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
NOTE: Taking over as the main guy.
18. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
19. Jarrod Saltamacchia
20. Gerald Laird, Rangers
21. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
22. Jesus Flores, Nationals
NOTE: Intriguing bat, enough glove?
23. Ronny Paulino, Pirates
24. Rod Barajas, Blue Jays
25. Paul Bako, Reds
26. Josh Bard, Padres
27. John Buck, Royals
28. Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays
29. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
30. Brian Schneider, Mets
31. Yorvit Torrealba, Rockies
32. Miguel Olivo, Royals
33. Matt Treanor, Marlins
34. Kelly Shoppach, Indians
35. Jeff Mathis, Angels
36. Jason Kendall, Brewers
37. J.R. Towles, Astros
38. Dave Ross, Reds

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