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By David Ferris

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

*= check status

Next Update: 9/2

First Base/DH
1. Mark Teixeira, Angels
NOTE: AL splash, but success defined in October.
2. Lance Berkman, Astros
3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
4. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
NOTE: A major profit guy this year.
5. Justin Morneau, Twins
6. David Ortiz, Red Sox
7. Prince Fielder, Brewers
8. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
9. Carlos Pena, Rays
10. Ryan Howard, Phillies
11. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
12. Derrek Lee, Cubs
13. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
14. Carlos Delgado, Mets
NOTE: Everyone was wrong in April.
15. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
16. James Loney, Dodgers
17. Jason Giambi, Yankees
18. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
19. Joey Votto, Reds
20. Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
21. Jim Thome, White Sox
22. Kevin Millar, Orioles
23. Casey Kotchman, Braves
24. *Travis Hafner, Indians
25. Paul Konerko, White Sox

Second Base
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
2. Brian Roberts, Orioles
3. Brandon Phillips, Reds
4. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
5. Dan Uggla, Marlins
6. Robinson Cano, Yankees
7. Howie Kendrick, Angels
8. Placido Polanco, Tigers
9. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
NOTE: Holding off Durham, for now.
10. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
11. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
12. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
13. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
14. Jose Lopez, Mariners
NOTE: One thing that went right in Seattle.
15. Kelly Johnson, Braves
16. Willie Harris, Nationals
17. *Mark Ellis, Athletics
18. *Kaz Matsui, Astros
19. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
20. Emilio Bonifacio, Nationals
21. Ronnie Belliard, Nationals
22. Nick Punto, Twins
23. Alexi Casilla, Twins
NOTE: Back from thumb injury.
24. Aaron Miles, Cardinals
25. Luis Castillo, Mets
26. Ray Durham, Brewers
27. Joe Inglett, Blue Jays
28. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
29. Clint Barmes, Rockies
30. Ramon Vazquez, Rangers
31. Augie Ojeda, Diamondbacks
32. Jeff Baker, Rockies
33. Brendan Harris, Twins
34. Eugenio Velez, Giants
35. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals

Shortstop
1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2. Jose Reyes, Mets
3. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
4. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
5. Derek Jeter, Yankees
6. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
7. Michael Young, Rangers
8. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
9. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
10. Miguel Tejada, Astros
NOTE: Power has dropped through the floor.
11. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
12. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
13. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
14. Yunel Escobar, Braves
15. Jeff Keppinger, Reds
16. Jed Lowrie, Red Sox
NOTE: Useful, even at bottom of order.
17. *Bobby Crosby, Athletics
18. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
19. *Jason Bartlett, Rays
20. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
21. Erick Aybar, Angels
22. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
23. *Julio Lugo, Red Sox
24. *Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
25. Jack Wilson, Pirates

Third Base
1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. David Wright, Mets
3. *Ryan Braun, Brewers
4. Chipper Jones, Braves
5. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
6. Melvin Mora, Orioles
NOTE: Don't explain it, just enjoy it.
7. *Garrett Atkins, Rockies
8. Chone Figgins, Angels
9. Ty Wigginton, Astros
10. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
11. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
12. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
13. Ian Stewart, Rockies
NOTE: Cornerstone of the 2009 plan.
14. Chris Davis, Rangers
15. *Carlos Guillen, Tigers
16. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
17. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
18. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
19. *Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
20. *Mike Lowell, Red Sox
21. Ryan Garko, Indians
22. *Evan Longoria, Rays
23. Willy Aybar, Rays
24. *Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
25. *Joe Crede, White Sox
26. Andy LaRoche, Pirates
27. *Hank Blalock, Rangers
28. *Alex Gordon, Royals
29. Marco Scutaro, Blue Jays

Outfield
1. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
2. Manny Ramirez, Dodgers
3. Grady Sizemore, Indians
NOTE: A 30-30 year and he hasn't peaked yet.
4. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
5. Matt Holliday, Rockies
NOTE: Will be shopped in offseason.
6. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
7. Jason Bay, Red Sox
8. Nick Markakis, Orioles
9. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
10. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
11. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
12. Nate McLouth, Pirates
13. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
14. Corey Hart, Brewers
15. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
16. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
17. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
18. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
19. Carlos Beltran, Mets
20. Xavier Nady, Yankees
21. B.J. Upton, Rays
22. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
23. Pat Burrell, Phillies
24. Shane Victorino, Phillies
NOTE: Might be best baserunner in majors.
25. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
26. Hunter Pence, Astros
27. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
28. Willy Taveras, Rockies
29. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
30. Torii Hunter, Angels
31. Jay Bruce, Reds
32. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
33. Adam Dunn, Diamondbacks
34. Johnny Damon, Yankees
NOTE: Still a dynamic offensive player.
35. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
36. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
37. Mike Cameron, Brewers
38. *Milton Bradley, Rangers
NOTE: Physical nicks are adding up.
39. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
40. Randy Winn, Giants
41. Denard Span, Twins
42. *Jose Guillen, Royals
43. Aaron Rowand, Giants
44. Jason Kubel, Twins
45. Nick Swisher, White Sox
46. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
47. Fred Lewis, Giants
48. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
49. Luke Scott, Orioles
50. Delmon Young, Twins
51. Juan Pierre, Dodgers
52. Jayson Werth, Phillies
NOTE: Gets a shot with Jenkins out.
53. David DeJesus, Royals
54. Chase Headley, Padres
55. Jack Cust, Athletics
56. Jody Gerut, Padres
57. Jim Edmonds, Cubs
58. Nelson Cruz, Rangers
NOTE: Gets a shot after 37 Triple-A homers.
59. *Garret Anderson, Angels
60. Marlon Byrd, Rangers
61. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
62. Juan Rivera, Angels
63. Matt Joyce, Tigers
64. Josh Willingham, Marlins
65. Ken Griffey, White Sox
66. Ben Francisco, Indians
67. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
68. Cody Ross, Marlins
69. *Michael Bourn, Astros
70. Carlos Gomez, Twins
NOTE: Rallied some, but parked in No. 9 spot.
71. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
72. Carlos Gonzalez, Athletics
73. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
74. Reed Johnson, Cubs
75. Brian Giles, Padres
76. *Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
77. Brandon Boggs, Rangers
78. Ross Gload, Royals
79. *Marcus Thames, Tigers
80. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
81. Bill Hall, Brewers
NOTE: Gets himself out too much.
82. Daniel Murphy, Mets
83. Mark Teahen, Royals
84. Fernando Tatis, Mets
85. *Adam Jones, Orioles
86. *Elijah Dukes, Nationals
87. Shin-Soo Choo, Indians
88. *Michael Cuddyer, Twins
89. Gregor Blanco, Braves
90. Scott Hairston, Padres
91. *David Murphy, Rangers
92. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
93. *Austin Kearns, Nationals
94. *Ryan Sweeney, Athletics
95. Steve Pearce, Pirates
96. Endy Chavez, Mets
97. *Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
98. Gary Matthews, Angels

Catcher
1. Brian McCann, Braves
2. Russell Martin, Dodgers
3. Ryan Doumit, Pirates
4. Joe Mauer, Twins
5. Geovany Soto, Cubs
6. Bengie Molina, Giants
7. Dioner Navarro, Rays
8. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
NOTE: Billy Idol on the baseball diamond.
9. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
10. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
11. *Victor Martinez, Indians
12. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
13. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
14. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
NOTE: Hold on tight in keeper leagues.
15. *Gerald Laird, Rangers
16. Ivan Rodriguez, Yankees
17. Jesus Flores, Nationals
18. Jeff Clement, Mariners
19. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
20. Rod Barajas, Blue Jays
21. John Buck, Royals
22. Brandon Inge, Tigers
23. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
24. Mike Napoli, Angels
25. Chris Coste, Phillies
26. Paul Bako, Reds
27. *Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Rangers
28. Jason Kendall, Brewers
29. Jeff Mathis, Angels
30. Miguel Olivo, Royals

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