Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

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

* = check status

Last Update: 5/27
Next Update: 6/3

First Base
1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
2. Lance Berkman, Astros
3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
4. David Ortiz, Red Sox
NOTE: So much for the knee concerns.
5. Ryan Howard, Phillies
6. Mark Teixeira, Braves
7. Prince Fielder, Brewers
8. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
9. Justin Morneau, Twins
10. Derrek Lee, Cubs
11. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
12. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
13. James Loney, Dodgers
14. Carlos Pena, Rays
15. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
NOTE: Swept up by the undertow.
16. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
NOTE: Developing into nifty power source.
17. Travis Hafner, Indians
18. Paul Konerko, White Sox
19. Casey Kotchman, Angels
20. Todd Helton, Rockies
21. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
22. Joey Votto, Reds
23. Carlos Delgado, Mets
24. Jim Thome, White Sox
25. Ryan Garko, Indians
26. Frank Thomas, Athletics
27. Billy Butler, Royals
28. *Gary Sheffield, Tigers
29. Kevin Millar, Orioles
30. Jason Giambi, Yankees
31. Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays
32. Richie Sexson, Mariners
33. Daric Barton, Athletics
34. Ross Gload, Royals

Second Base
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
NOTE: Start clearing off mantle space.
2. Brandon Phillips, Reds
3. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
4. Brian Roberts, Orioles
5. Dan Uggla, Marlins
6. Robinson Cano, Yankees
7. Kelly Johnson, Braves
8. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
9. Kaz Matsui, Astros
10. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
11. *Howie Kendrick, Angels
12. Placido Polanco, Tigers
13. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
14. Mark Ellis, Athletics
15. Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
NOTE: Line-drive bat but other cats are stale.
16. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
17. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
18. Luis Castillo, Mets
19. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
20. Jose Lopez, Mariners
21. Felipe Lopez, Nationals
22. *Clint Barmes, Rockies
NOTE: It's a MASH unit in Colorado.
23. Ray Durham, Giants
24. Jeff Baker, Rockies
25. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals
26. Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
27. Jonathan Herrera, Rockies
28. Brendan Harris, Twins
29. Tad Iguchi, Padres
30. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians

Shortstop
1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
NOTE: The man who saved Florida baseball.
2. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
3. Jose Reyes, Mets
4. Derek Jeter, Yankees
5. *Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
6. Miguel Tejada, Astros
7. Michael Young, Rangers
8. Yunel Escobar, Braves
NOTE: A fixture for years to come.
9. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
10. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
11. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
12. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
13. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
14. Khalil Greene, Padres
15. Bobby Crosby, Athletics
16. Julio Lugo, Red Sox
17. Jason Bartlett, Rays
18. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
19. *J.J. Hardy, Brewers
20. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
21. *Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
22. Jerry Hairston, Reds
23. Erick Aybar, Angels
24. Omar Vizquel, Giants
25. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
26. *Jeff Keppinger, Reds
27. *Jack Wilson, Pirates
NOTE: Just about ready to return.
28. Alfredo Amezaga, Marlins
29. *David Eckstein, Blue Jays
30. *Alex Gonzalez, Reds

Third Base
1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. David Wright, Mets
3. Ryan Braun, Brewers
4. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
5. Chipper Jones, Braves
6. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
7. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
8. Alex Gordon, Royals
9. Mike Lowell, Red Sox
10. *Chone Figgins, Angels
11. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
12. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
13. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
NOTE: Starting to get stroke back.
14. Evan Longoria, Rays
15. Joe Crede, White Sox
16. *Hank Blalock, Rangers
17. Ty Wigginton, Astros
18. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
19. Melvin Mora, Orioles
20. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
NOTE: More handy than many realize.
21. Blake DeWitt, Dodgers
22. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
23. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
24. Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
25. *Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
26. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
27. Rich Aurilia, Giants
28. Ramon Vazquez, Rangers
29. *Eric Chavez, Athletics
30. Jose Bautista, Pirates
31. Jose Castillo, Giants
32. Casey Blake, Indians
33. Aaron Boone, Nationals

Outfield
1. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
2. Carl Crawford, Rays
3. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
NOTE: His defense can't hurt you.
4. Grady Sizemore, Indians
5. Carlos Lee, Astros
6. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
7. *Matt Holliday, Rockies
8. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
9. B.J. Upton, Rays
10. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
11. Nick Markakis, Orioles
12. Carlos Beltran, Mets
13. Torii Hunter, Angels
14. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
15. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
16. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
17. Adam Dunn, Reds
18. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
19. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
20. Hunter Pence, Astros
21. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
22. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
23. Michael Bourn, Astros
NOTE: Far more valuable in roto than in real life.
24. Nate McLouth, Pirates
25. Corey Hart, Brewers
26. *Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
27. Pat Burrell, Phillies
28. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
29. Jason Bay, Pirates
30. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
31. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
32. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
33. Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks
34. Johnny Damon, Yankees
35. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
36. Shane Victorino, Phillies
37. Jose Guillen, Royals
38. Juan Pierre, Dodgers
39. Carlos Gomez, Twins
40. *Brad Hawpe, Rockies
41. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
42. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
43. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
44. Willy Taveras, Rockies
45. *Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
46. Aaron Rowand, Giants
NOTE: Still look to sell him high.
47. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
48. Ryan Church, Mets
49. *Josh Willingham, Marlins
50. *Jay Bruce, Reds
51. Ken Griffey, Reds
52. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
53. Xavier Nady, Pirates
54. Randy Winn, Giants
NOTE: Quiet pro still viable in mixers.
55. Michael Cuddyer, Twins
56. Mike Cameron, Brewers
57. Luke Scott, Orioles
58. Bill Hall, Brewers
59. Nick Swisher, White Sox
60. Delmon Young, Twins
61. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
62. Jack Cust, Athletics
63. Milton Bradley, Rangers
64. Gary Matthews, Angels
65. Ryan Freel, Reds
66. Jonny Gomes, Rays
67. Adam Jones, Orioles
68. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
69. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
70. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
71. *Jayson Werth, Phillies
72. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
73. David DeJesus, Royals
74. Eric Hinske, Rays
75. Moises Alou, Mets
76. Garret Anderson, Angels
77. Corey Patterson, Reds
NOTE: Not worth much with Bruce up.
78. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
79. David Murphy, Rangers
80. Mark Teahen, Royals
81. Fred Lewis, Giants
82. Scott Podsednik, Rockies
NOTE: Needed with all the injuries.
83. Brian Giles, Padres
84. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
85. Jason Kubel, Twins
86. Gregor Blanco, Braves
NOTE: Quietly playing almost every night.
87. Emil Brown, Athletics
88. Reed Johnson, Cubs
89. Mark Kotsay, Braves
90. Scott Hairston, Padres
91. Matt Stairs, Blue Jays
92. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
93. Austin Kearns, Nationals
94. Joey Gathright, Royals
95. Frank Catalanotto, Rangers
96. Matt Diaz, Braves
97. Franklin Gutierrez, Indians
98. Matt Joyce, Tigers
99. *Andruw Jones, Dodgers
100. Brad Wilkerson, Blue Jays

Catcher
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
NOTE: Power is real, you can live with average.
9. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
10. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
11. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
12. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
13. Dioner Navarro, Rays
14. *Ryan Doumit, Pirates
15. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
16. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
17. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
18. Jarrod Saltamacchia
19. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
20. Gerald Laird, Rangers
21. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
22. Jesus Flores, Nationals
23. Rod Barajas, Blue Jays
24. Ronny Paulino, Pirates
NOTE: Might be caddying by end of week.
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. Miguel Olivo, Royals
32. Yorvit Torrealba, Rockies
33. Matt Treanor, Marlins
34. Kelly Shoppach, Indians
35. Jeff Mathis, Angels
36. Jason Kendall, Brewers
37. Dave Ross, Reds
38. J.R.Towles, Astros

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