Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

All rankings assume 5x5 format (average, runs, homers, RBI, stolen bases).
* = check status

Last Updated: 3/11
Next Update: 3/18

First Base/DH
1. Prince Fielder, Brewers
2. Ryan Howard, Phillies
3. Mark Teixeira, Braves
NOTE: Haven't seen best season yet.
4. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
5. David Ortiz, Red Sox
6. Lance Berkman, Astros
7. Justin Morneau, Twins
8. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
NOTE: Also qualifies at short.
9. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
NOTE: Continues to beat the park.
10. Derrek Lee, Cubs
11. Carlos Pena, Rays
12. Travis Hafner, Indians
NOTE: Stay skeptical after messy 2007.
13. Paul Konerko, White Sox
14. Ryan Garko, Indians
15. Carlos Delgado, Mets
16. Gary Sheffield, Tigers
NOTE: Biggest risk/reward play at position.
17. Jim Thome, White Sox
18. James Loney, Dodgers
19. Todd Helton, Rockies
20. Billy Butler, Royals
NOTE: Natural-born hitter.
21. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
22. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
23. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
24. Frank Thomas, Blue Jays
25. Casey Kotchman, Angels
26. Richie Sexson, Mariners
27. Joey Votto, Reds
NOTE: Leave him alone, Dusty.
28. Dmitri Young, Nationals
29. Jason Giambi, Yankees
30. *Daric Barton, Athletics
31. Jose Vidro, Mariners
32. Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays
33. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
34. Kevin Millar, Orioles
35. Shelly Duncan, Yankees
36. Dan Ortmeier, Giants
37. Matt Stairs, Blue Jays
38. Ben Broussard, Rangers
39. Marcus Thames, Tigers
40. Ross Gload, Royals
41. Nick Johnson, Nationals
42. Dan Johnson, Athletics
43. Mike Sweeney, Athletics
44. Jorge Cantu, Marlins

Second Base
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
NOTE: An MVP waits in his future.
2. Brandon Phillips, Reds
3. Robinson Cano, Yankees
4. Brian Roberts, Orioles
5. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
NOTE: Eventually, an All-Star staple.
6. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
7. Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
8. Howie Kendrick, Angels
NOTE: Likely to run this year.
9. Placido Polanco, Tigers
NOTE: Don't pay for 2007 profile.
10. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
11. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
12. Dan Uggla, Marlins
13. Mark Ellis, Athletics
14. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
15. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
NOTE: Shoved Barfield out of the way.
16. Kelly Johnson, Braves
17. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
18. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
19. Luis Castillo, Mets
20. Jose Lopez, Mariners
21. Kaz Matsui, Astros
22. Jayson Nix, Rockies
23. Brendan Harris, Twins
24. Ray Durham, Giants
25. Erick Aybar, Angels
26. Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
NOTE: He is what he is.
27. Tad Iguchi, Padres
28. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals
29. Kevin Frandsen, Giants
30. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
31. Ronnie Belliard, Nationals
32. Marcus Giles, Rockies
33. Danny Richar, White Sox
34. Mark Loretta, Astros

Shortstop
1. Jose Reyes, Mets
2. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
3. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
4. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
NOTE: Decent value after Big 3.
5. Derek Jeter, Yankees
6. Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
7. Michael Young, Rangers
8. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
9. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
NOTE: Eye fix did the trick in 2007.
10. Miguel Tejada, Astros
11. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
12. Khalil Greene, Padres
13. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
14. Jason Bartlett, Rays
NOTE: Cheap speed, small-market screen.
15. Julio Lugo, Red Sox
16. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
17. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
18. Yunel Escobar, Braves
19. Felipe Lopez, Nationals
20. David Eckstein, Blue Jays
21. Jack Wilson, Pirates
22. Jeff Keppinger, Reds
NOTE: Needed with Gonzalez hurt.
23. *Bobby Crosby, Athletics
24. Tony Pena, Royals
25. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
26. Adam Everett, Twins
27. *Omar Vizquel, Giants
28. Luis Hernandez, Orioles
29. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
30. *Alex Gonzalez, Reds
31. Nick Punto, Twins
32. Juan Uribe, White Sox

Third Base
1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. David Wright, Mets
3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
4. Ryan Braun, Brewers
NOTE: No glove, but what a bat.
5. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
6. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
7. Chone Figgins, Angels
8. Chipper Jones, Braves
9. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
10. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
11. Mike Lowell, Red Sox
12. Hank Blalock, Rangers
NOTE: Decent rebound candidate.
13. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
NOTE: We love ya, Kouz.
14. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
15. Alex Gordon, Royals
16. Ty Wigginton, Astros
17. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
18. Evan Longoria, Rays
19. Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
20. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
21. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
22. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
23. Melvin Mora, Orioles
24. Casey Blake, Indians
NOTE: Late fade hints at cliff season.
25. Joe Crede, White Sox
26. Jose Bautista, Pirates
27. Mike Lamb, Twins
28. Eric Chavez, Athletics
29. Nomar Garciaparra, Dodgers
30. Maicer Izturis, Angels
31. Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
32. Rich Aurilia, Giants
33. *Andy LaRoche, Dodgers
34. Chase Headley, Padres
35. Jose Castillo, Marlins

Outfield
1. Matt Holliday, Rockies
2. Carl Crawford, Rays
3. Grady Sizemore, Indians
4. Carlos Lee, Astros
5. *Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
6. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
7. Nick Markakis, Orioles
8. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
9. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
10. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
11. Carlos Beltran, Mets
12. Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks
13. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
14. B.J. Upton, Rays
NOTE: Monster upside; also usable at second.
15. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
16. Torii Hunter, Angels
17. Corey Hart, Brewers
18. Hunter Pence, Astros
19. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
20. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
21. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
22. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
NOTE: Underrated by the statheads.
23. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
24. Adam Dunn, Reds
25. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
26. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
27. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
NOTE: Oddly, hits well away from Misty Mountain.
28. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
29. Delmon Young, Twins
30. Andruw Jones, Dodgers
31. Nick Swisher, White Sox
32. Jason Bay, Pirates
33. Michael Bourn, Astros
34. Johnny Damon, Yankees
35. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
36. Willy Taveras, Rockies
37. Shane Victorino, Phillies
38. Michael Cuddyer, Twins
39. Ken Griffey, Reds
40. Adam Jones, Orioles
NOTE: Pricey, yes, but likely worth it.
41. Aaron Rowand, Giants
42. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
43. Pat Burrell, Phillies
44. *Mike Cameron, Brewers
45. David DeJesus, Royals
NOTE: Has the speed but unable to use it.
46. Mark Teahen, Royals
47. Josh Willingham, Marlins
48. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
49. Jose Guillen, Royals
50. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
51. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
52. Bill Hall, Brewers
NOTE: Another good-hit, no-field Brewer.
53. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
54. Jason Kubel, Twins
55. Felix Pie, Cubs
56. Matt Diaz, Braves
57. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
58. Ryan Church, Mets
59. Austin Kearns, Nationals
60. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
61. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
62. Juan Pierre, Dodgers
63. Luke Scott, Orioles
NOTE: A 25-homer year is possible.
64. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
65. Carlos Gomez, Twins
66. Ryan Freel, Reds
67. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
68. Travis Buck, Athletics
NOTE: Has shot at leadoff gig.
69. Gary Matthews, Angels
70. Nate McLouth, Pirates
71. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
72. Jay Bruce, Reds
73. Jonny Gomes, Rays
74. Garret Anderson, Angels
75. Milton Bradley, Rangers
76. Corey Patterson, Reds
77. Cameron Maybin, Marlins
78. Jack Cust, Athletics
79. Scott Hairston, Padres
80. Wily Mo Pena, Nationals
81. Brian Giles, Padres
82. Randy Winn, Giants
83. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
84. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
NOTE: Smart hitter, but no spot.
85. Franklin Gutierrez, Indians
86. *Moises Alou, Mets
87. Dave Roberts, Giants
88. Frank Catalanotto, Rangers
89. Jacque Jones, Tigers
90. Rocco Baldelli, Rays
91. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
92. Cliff Floyd, Rays
93. Jayson Werth, Phillies
94. Elijah Dukes, Nationals
95. Joey Gathright, Royals
96. Steven Pearce, Pirates
97. *Jim Edmonds, Padres
NOTE: He's already hurt.
98. Barry Bonds, Free Agent
99. Jerry Owens, White Sox
100. David Dellucci, Indians
101. Xavier Nady, Pirates
102. Brad Wilkerson, Mariners
103. Kenny Lofton, Free Agent
104. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
105. Emil Brown, Athletics
106. Marlon Byrd, Rangers
107. Reggie Willits, Angels

Catcher
1. Victor Martinez, Indians
2. Russell Martin, Dodgers
3. Brian McCann, Braves
4. Joe Mauer, Twins
5. Jorge Posada, Yankees
6. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
7. Bengie Molina, Giants
8. Ronny Paulino, Pirates
9. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
10. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
NOTE: Air is sneaking out of tires.
11. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
12. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
13. Geovany Soto, Cubs
14. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
15. J.R. Towles, Astros
NOTE: Sneaky speed at the position.
16. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Rangers
17. Mike Napoli, Angels
18. Dioner Navarro, Rays
19. Josh Bard, Padres
NOTE: Nice value, under the radar.
20. Yorvit Torrealba, Rockies
21. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
22. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
23. Ryan Doumit, Pirates
24. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
25. Paul Lo Duca, Nationals
26. Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays
27. John Buck, Royals
NOTE: The last show-me season we'll wait on.
28. *Dave Ross, Reds
29. Miguel Olivo, Royals
30. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
31. Johnny Estrada, Nationals
32. Brian Schneider, Mets
33. Kelly Shoppach, Indians
34. Michael Barrett, Padres
35. Jason Kendall, Brewers
36. Gerald Laird, Rangers
37. Miguel Montero, Diamondbacks

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