Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

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

* = check status

Last Update: 7/8
Next Update: 7/15

First Base/DH

1. Lance Berkman, Astros
2. Mark Teixeira, Braves
3. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
4. Prince Fielder, Brewers
5. Ryan Howard, Phillies
6. *Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
NOTE: Hasn't looked right all season.
7. *Albert Pujols, Cardinals
8. Derrek Lee, Cubs
9. Justin Morneau, Twins
10. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
11. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
12. *David Ortiz, Red Sox
13. Jason Giambi, Yankees
NOTE: Can't deny the moustache man.
14. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
15. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
16. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
NOTE: Here comes the mid-season rally.
17. Carlos Pena, Rays
18. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
19. James Loney, Dodgers
20. Joey Votto, Reds
21. Carlos Delgado, Mets
22. Casey Kotchman, Angels
23. Ryan Garko, Indians
24. *Paul Konerko, White Sox
25. *Travis Hafner, Indians
26. Jim Thome, White Sox
27. Gary Sheffield, Tigers
28. Kevin Millar, Orioles
29. *Todd Helton, Rockies

Second Base

1. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
NOTE: Don't scoff, the numbers back it up.
2. Chase Utley, Phillies
3. Brian Roberts, Orioles
4. Brandon Phillips, Reds
5. Dan Uggla, Marlins
6. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
7. Robinson Cano, Yankees
8. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
9. Placido Polanco, Tigers
10. Alexei Casilla, Twins
11. Kelly Johnson, Braves
12. Howie Kendrick, Angels
13. Mark Ellis, Athletics
NOTE: Sneaky contributor across the board.
14. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
15. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
16. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
17. *Kaz Matsui, Astros
18. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
19. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
20. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
21. Jose Lopez, Mariners
22. *Luis Castillo, Mets
23. *Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
24. Clint Barmes, Rockies
25. Felipe Lopez, Nationals
26. Jeff Baker, Rockies
NOTE: Needed regularly with Barmes sliding over.
27. Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
28. Jamie Carroll, Indians
29. Brendan Harris, Twins
30. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals

Shortstop

1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
3. Jose Reyes, Mets
4. Michael Young, Rangers
5. Derek Jeter, Yankees
6. Miguel Tejada, Astros
7. Yunel Escobar, Braves
8. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
9. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
NOTE: Thriving in the No. slot.
10. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
11. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
12. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
13. Jerry Hairston, Reds
NOTE: Healthy again and batting leadoff.
14. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
15. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
16. Julio Lugo, Red Sox
17. *Bobby Crosby, Athletics
18. Jeff Keppinger, Reds
19. *Jason Bartlett, Rays
20. Khalil Greene, Padres
21. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
22. *Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
23. Erick Aybar, Angels
24. Alfredo Amezaga, Marlins
25. Jack Wilson, Pirates
26. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
27. Omar Vizquel, Giants
28. *Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
29. David Eckstein, Blue Jays

Third Base

1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. David Wright, Mets
3. Ryan Braun, Brewers
4. *Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
5. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
6. Mike Lowell, Red Sox
7. Evan Longoria, Rays
NOTE: This year's Ryan Braun.
8. *Chipper Jones, Braves
9. *Chone Figgins, Angels
10. Alex Gordon, Royals
11. Joe Crede, White Sox
12. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
13. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
14. *Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
15. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
16. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
NOTE: Lots of whiffs, but power is legit.
17. Ty Wigginton, Astros
18. Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
19. Blake DeWitt, Dodgers
20. Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
21. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
22. Melvin Mora, Orioles
23. Jose Castillo, Giants
24. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
25. *Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
26. *Hank Blalock, Rangers
27. *Eric Chavez, Athletics

Outfield

1. Grady Sizemore, Indians
NOTE: Forget the average; a four-category dominator.
2. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
3. Carl Crawford, Rays
4. Matt Holliday, Rockies
5. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
6. Carlos Lee, Astros
7. Nick Markakis, Orioles
NOTE: Sweet swing came back in June.
8. B.J. Upton, Rays
9. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
10. *Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
11. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
12. Carlos Beltran, Mets
13. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
14. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
NOTE: Picking it up against lefties.
15. Adam Dunn, Reds
16. Milton Bradley, Rangers
17. Torii Hunter, Angels
18. Corey Hart, Brewers
19. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
20. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
21. Hunter Pence, Astros
22. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
23. Jason Bay, Pirates
24. Jay Bruce, Reds
25. Nate McLouth, Pirates
26. Jose Guillen, Royals
27. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
NOTE: Something is always missing here.
28. *Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
29. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
30. Carlos Gomez, Twins
31. Shane Victorino, Phillies
32. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
33. Pat Burrell, Phillies
34. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
35. *Johnny Damon, Yankees
36. Randy Winn, Giants
37. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
38. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
39. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
40. Nick Swisher, White Sox
41. *Juan Pierre, Dodgers
42. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
NOTE: Outfield gridlock hurts the cause.
43. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
44. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
45. Aaron Rowand, Giants
46. Josh Willingham, Marlins
47. Xavier Nady, Pirates
48. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
49. *Hideki Matsui, Yankees
50. Luke Scott, Orioles
51. David DeJesus, Royals
52. Ken Griffey, Reds
53. Adam Jones, Orioles
54. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
55. David Murphy, Rangers
56. Chase Headley, Padres
57. Mike Cameron, Brewers
58. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
59. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
60. Michael Bourn, Astros
NOTE: Losing time to Darin Erstad.
61. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
62. *Willy Taveras, Rockies
NOTE: Nicked-up, may not be full-timer.
63. Jack Cust, Athletics
64. Mark Teahen, Royals
65. *Michael Cuddyer, Twins
66. *Lastings Milledge, Nationals
67. Gary Matthews, Angels
68. Ben Francisco, Indians
69. Brian Giles, Padres
70. Garret Anderson, Angels
71. Jim Edmonds, Cubs
72. Jason Kubel, Twins
73. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
74. Delmon Young, Twins
75. Joey Gathright, Royals
76. Eric Hinske, Rays
77. Brian Giles, Padres
78. *Elijah Dukes, Nationals
NOTE: Injury ruins his tremendous breakout.
79. Bill Hall, Brewers
80. Fred Lewis, Giants
81. Gregor Blanco, Braves
82. Cody Ross, Marlins
83. Jody Gerut, Padres
84. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
85. Jonny Gomes, Rays
86. Frank Catalanotto, Rangers
87. *Jeff Francoeur, Braves
88. *Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks
89. Shin-Soo Choo, Indians
90. *Rocco Baldelli, Rays
91. Jayson Werth, Phillies
92. Endy Chavez, Mets
93. John Bowker, Giants
94. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
95. Marlon Byrd, Rangers
96. Brad Wilkerson, Blue Jays
97. *Reed Johnson, Cubs
98. Austin Kearns, Nationals
99. *Ryan Church, Mets
100. Andruw Jones, Dodgers
101. Brandon Boggs, Rangers

Catcher

1. Russell Martin, Dodgers
2. Brian McCann, Braves
3. Jorge Posada, Yankees
4. Joe Mauer, Twins
5. Geovany Soto, Cubs
6. Ryan Doumit, Pirates
NOTE: Big-league hacker worth price of admission.
7. Bengie Molina, Giants
8. Dioner Navarro, Rays
9. *Yadier Molina, Cardinals
10. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
11. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
12. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
13. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
NOTE: Reputation got him to ASG.
14. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
15. *Victor Martinez, Indians
16. Jeff Clement, Mariners
17. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
18. Jesus Flores, Nationals
19. Jarrod Saltamacchia, Rangers
NOTE: Spotty glove costs him time.
20. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
21. Rod Barajas, Blue Jays
22. Jeff Mathis, Angels
23. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
24. Paul Bako, Reds
25. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
26. Miguel Olivo, Royals
27. *Gerald Laird, Rangers
28. John Buck, Royals
29. *Mike Napoli, Angels
30.Jason Kendall, Brewers
31. *Brandon Inge, Tigers

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