Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

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

* = check status

First Base/DH
1. Lance Berkman, Astros
2. Mark Teixeira, Angels
NOTE: Bump up, but he was already elite.
3. Ryan Howard, Phillies
4. Prince Fielder, Brewers
5. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
NOTE: Routinely outstanding, but position is deep.
6. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
7. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
8. Derrek Lee, Cubs
9. Justin Morneau, Twins
10. *David Ortiz, Red Sox
11. *Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
12. Carlos Pena, Rays
13. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
14. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
NOTE: Teams call, Arizona probably won't budge.
15. James Loney, Dodgers
16. Carlos Delgado, Mets
17. Jason Giambi, Yankees
18. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
19. Joey Votto, Reds
20. Casey Kotchman, Braves
21. Billy Butler. Royals
22. Chris Davis, Rangers
23. Jim Thome, White Sox
24. Paul Konerko, White Sox
25. *Adam LaRoche, Pirates
26. Kevin Millar, Orioles
27. Ryan Garko, Indians
28. *Travis Hafner, Indians
29. *Todd Helton, Rockies

Second Base
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
2. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
3. Brandon Phillips, Reds
4. Brian Roberts, Orioles
5. Robinson Cano, Yankees
NOTE: Second-half surges to be expected now.
6. Dan Uggla, Marlins
7. Howie Kendrick, Angels
8. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
9. Kaz Matsui, Astros
10. Alexei Casilla, Twins
NOTE: Unsung hero of the offense.
11. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
12. Kelly Johnson, Braves
13. Jeff Baker, Rockies
14. Placido Polanco, Tigers
15. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
16. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
17. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
18. *Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
NOTE: Was surging before injury fell.
19. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
20. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
21. Jose Lopez, Mariners
22. *Mark Ellis, Athletics
23. Aaron Miles, Cardinals
24. *Luis Castillo, Mets
25. Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
26. Eugenio Velez, Giants
27. Clint Barmes, Rockies
28. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals
29. *Jamie Carroll, Indians
30. Brendan Harris, Twins
31. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians

Shortstop
1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2. Jose Reyes, Mets
3. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
4. Derek Jeter, Yankees
5. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
6. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
7. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
8. *Michael Young, Rangers
NOTE: Wants to play through finger injury.
9. Miguel Tejada, Astros
10. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
11. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
12. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
13. *Cristian Guzman, Nationals
14. Mike Aviles, Royals
15. *Yunel Escobar, Braves
16. Jason Bartlett, Rays
17. Jeff Keppinger, Reds
18. *Jerry Hairston, Reds
NOTE: Might be a week away.
19. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
20. *Bobby Crosby, Athletics
21. Erick Aybar, Angels
22. *Julio Lugo, Red Sox
23. Khalil Greene, Padres
24. *Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
25. *Edgar Renteria, Tigers
26. Jack Wilson, Pirates
27. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
28. David Eckstein, Blue Jays
29. Omar Vizquel, Giants

Third Base
1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. Ryan Braun, Brewers
NOTE: The upside here is unlimited.
3. David Wright, Mets
4. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
5. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
6. Evan Longoria, Rays
7. Mike Lowell, Red Sox
8. *Chipper Jones, Braves
9. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
10. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
11. Chone Figgins, Angels
12. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
13. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
14. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
15. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
16. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
17. Melvin Mora, Orioles
18. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
NOTE: Doesn't look fully healthy yet.
19. *Joe Crede, White Sox
20. Casey Blake, Dodgers
21. Ian Stewart, Rockies
NOTE: Deserves to play, but Helton complicates things.
22. Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
23. Ty Wigginton, Astros
24. Brian Buscher, Twins
25. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
26. Alex Gordon, Royals
27. Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
28. Josh Fields, White Sox
29. Jose Castillo, Giants
30. Marco Scutaro, Blue Jays
31. Andy Marte, Indians
32. *Hank Blalock, Rangers
33. *Eric Chavez, Athletics

Outfield
1. Grady Sizemore, Indians
2. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
3. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
4. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
5. Matt Holliday, Rockies
6. Carlos Lee, Astros
7. Nate McLouth, Pirates
8. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
NOTE: He's been ridiculous for two months.
9. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
10. Nick Markakis, Orioles
11. Milton Bradley, Rangers
12. Carlos Beltran, Mets
13. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
14. B.J. Upton, Rays
15. Corey Hart, Brewers
16. Jason Bay, Pirates
17. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
18. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
19. Adam Dunn, Reds
20. Carl Crawford, Rays
NOTE: Slumping with bat and on bases.
21. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
22. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
23. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
24. Pat Burrell, Phillies
25. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
26. Hunter Pence, Astros
27. Jay Bruce, Reds
28. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
29. Torii Hunter, Angels
30. Shane Victorino, Phillies
31. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
32. *Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
33. Johnny Damon, Yankees
NOTE: A wonderful producer when he's on field.
34. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
35. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
36. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
37. Adam Jones, Orioles
38. Randy Winn, Giants
39. *Jose Guillen, Royals
40. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
41. Nick Swisher, White Sox
42. Luke Scott, Orioles
43. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
44. Willy Taveras, Rockies
45. Xavier Nady, Yankees
46. Adam Lind, Blue Jays
47. David DeJesus, Royals
48. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
NOTE: One of many Mariners on the market.
49. Aaron Rowand, Giants
50. Juan Pierre, Dodgers
51. Marcus Thames, Tigers
52. Ken Griffey, Reds
53. Fred Lewis, Giants
54. David Murphy, Rangers
55. Josh Willingham, Marlins
56. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
57. Delmon Young, Twins
58. Michael Bourn, Astros
NOTE: Jig is just about up.
59. Juan Rivera, Angels
60. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
61. Denard Span, Twins
62. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
63. *Carlos Gomez, Twins
64. Scott Hairston, Padres
65. Chase Headley, Padres
66. Ben Francisco, Indians
67. Austin Kearns, Nationals
68. Ryan Sweeney, Athletics
69. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
70. Bill Hall, Brewers
71. Mike Cameron, Brewers
72. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
73. Jack Cust, Athletics
NOTE: Welcome to the three true outcomes.
74. Jason Kubel, Twins
75. Garret Anderson, Angels
76. Matt Joyce, Tigers
77. *Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
78. Jim Edmonds, Cubs
79. *Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
80. Gregor Blanco, Braves
81. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
82. Reed Johnson, Cubs
83. *Elijah Dukes, Nationals
84. Brian Giles, Padres
85. Jody Gerut, Padres
86. Jayson Werth, Phillies
NOTE: Key sleeper if Jenkins gets hurt.
87. Brian Giles, Padres
88. Cody Ross, Marlins
89. Fernando Tatis, Mets
90. *Michael Cuddyer, Twins
91. Gary Matthews, Angels
92. Endy Chavez, Mets
93. Shin-Soo Choo, Indians
94. Marlon Byrd, Rangers
95. Ross Gload, Royals
96. Carlos Gonzalez, Athletics
97. *Mark Teahen, Royals
98. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
99. Jonny Gomes, Rays
100. Frank Catalanotto, Rangers
101. John Bowker, Giants
102. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
103. Brandon Boggs, Rangers
104. Brad Wilkerson, Blue Jays
105. *Hideki Matsui, Yankees
106. Andruw Jones, Dodgers
NOTE: Torre has made him the fourth outfielder.

Catcher
1. *Brian McCann, Braves
2. Russell Martin, Dodgers
3. Ryan Doumit, Pirates
NOTE: See what staying healthy can do?
4. Bengie Molina, Giants
5. Geovany Soto, Cubs
6. Joe Mauer, Twins
7. Dioner Navarro, Rays
8. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
9. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
10. *Victor Martinez, Indians
NOTE: Looks like 2-3 more weeks.
11. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
12. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
13. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
14. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
NOTE: A desert sleeper off the DL.
15. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
16. Jesus Flores, Nationals
17. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
18. Gerald Laird, Rangers
19. Rod Barajas, Blue Jays
20. John Buck, Royals
21. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
22. Chris Coste, Phillies
23. Jarrod Saltamacchia, Rangers
24. Jeff Clement, Mariners
25. Jeff Mathis, Angels
26. Paul Bako, Reds
27. Jason Kendall, Brewers
28. Miguel Olivo, Royals
29. *Mike Napoli, Angels
30. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
31. Jose Molina, Yankees

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