Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

April 8, 2008 Archives

By David Ferris

All rankings assume 5x5 format (wins, saves, strikeouts, ERA, ratio).

* = check status

Last Update: 4/8
Next Update: 4/15

Starting Pitchers
1. Johan Santana, Mets
2. Jake Peavy, Padres
3. Brandon Webb, Diamondbacks
4. Cole Hamels, Phillies
5. Dan Haren, Diamondbacks
6. Erik Bedard, Mariners
7. Justin Verlander, Tigers
8. C.C. Sabathia, Indians
NOTE: Messy two starts to open.
9. Aaron Harang, Reds
10. *Josh Beckett, Red Sox
11. Daisuke Matsuzaka, Red Sox
12. John Maine, Mets
13. Tim Lincecum, Giants
14. Felix Hernandez, Mariners
15. *John Smoltz, Braves
16. Chris Young, Padres
17. Javier Vazquez, White Sox
18. James Shields, Rays
19. Fausto Carmona, Indians
20. Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
21. Ian Snell, Pirates
22. Roy Oswalt, Astros
NOTE: Beware of dipping strikeout rate.
23. Carlos Zambrano, Cubs
24. Dustin McGowan, Blue Jays
25. *Scott Kazmir, Rays
26. Brad Penny, Dodgers
27. Matt Cain, Giants
28. Roy Halladay, Blue Jays
29. *John Lackey, Angels
30. Jered Weaver, Angels
31. Tim Hudson, Braves
32. *Francisco Liriano, Twins
33. Rich Hill, Cubs
34. Ben Sheets, Brewers
NOTE: He's teasing us again.
35. *Yovani Gallardo, Brewers
36. Bronson Arroyo, Reds
37. Derek Lowe, Dodgers
38. Oliver Perez, Mets
39. Chad Billingsley, Dodgers
40. Jeff Francis, Rockies
41. Gil Meche, Royals
42. Zack Greinke, Royals
43. Johnny Cueto, Reds
NOTE: Here I am now, entertain me.
44. Brett Myers, Phillies
45. A.J. Burnett, Blue Jays
46. Clay Buchholz, Red Sox
47. Chien-Ming Wang, Yankees
48. Phil Hughes, Yankees
49. Hiroki Kuroda, Dodgers
NOTE: Impressive debut with little fanfare.
50. Joe Blanton, Athletics
51. Andy Pettitte, Yankees
52. Tom Gorzelanny, Pirates
53. Ted Lilly, Cubs
54. Jeremy Bonderman, Tigers
NOTE: AL's version of David Bush.
55. Jon Garland, Angels
56. Matt Garza, Rays
57. *Rich Harden, Athletics
NOTE: Nicks have already shown up.
58. Boof Bonser, Twins
59. Shaun Marcum, Blue Jays
60. Greg Maddux, Padres
61. Andy Sonnanstine, Rays
62. Ubaldo Jimenez, Rockies
63. Edinson Volquez, Reds
NOTE: Another strikeout kid in Cincy.
64. *Randy Johnson, Diamondbacks
65. Jake Westbrook, Indians
66. *Shawn Hill, Senators
67. Randy Wolf, Padres
68. Scott Baker, Twins
69. Wandy Rodriguez, Astros
70. Jeremy Guthrie, Orioles
71. Brian Bannister, Royals
72. Kevin Correia, Giants
73. Scott Olsen, Marlins
74. Manny Parra, Brewers
NOTE: High-upside lefty, decent debut.
75. *Pedro Martinez, Mets
76. Jon Lester, Red Sox
77. Micah Owings, Diamondbacks
78. Kyle Lohse, Cardinals
NOTE: Serviceable for back of your staff.
79. Paul Maholm, Pirates
80. Ian Kennedy, Yankees
81. Tom Glavine, Braves
82. John Danks, White Sox
83. Jarrod Washburn, Mariners
84. Joe Saunders, Angels
NOTE: Former first-rounder might be stepping up.
85. *Chad Gaudin, Athletics
86. Chris Sampson, Astros
87. Jonathan Sanchez, Giants
88. Kyle Kendrick, Phillies
89. Nick Blackburn, Twins
90. *Kevin Slowey, Twins
91. *Justin Duchscherer, Athletics
92. Dontrelle Willis, Tigers
93. Kenny Rogers, Tigers
94. Jason Bergmann, Senators
95. Mark Buehrle, White Sox
NOTE: 2007 ERA was a mirage.
96. Odalis Perez, Senators
97. Garrett Olson, Orioles
98. Adam Loewen, Orioles
99. Ervin Santana, Angels
NOTE: Encouraging to see him win on road.
100. David Bush, Brewers
101. Tim Wakefield, Red Sox
102. Brandon Backe, Astros
103. Jeff Suppan, Brewers
104. Nate Robertson, Tigers
105. *Joel Pineiro, Cardinals
106. Zach Duke, Pirates
107. Franklin Morales, Rockies
108. Carlos Villanueva, Brewers
109. Brad Thompson, Cardinals
110. Cliff Lee, Indians
NOTE: Can win when he locates fastball.
111. Dana Eveland, Athletics
112. *Tim Redding, Senators
113. Jair Jurrjens, Braves
114. Todd Wellemeyer, Cardinals
NOTE: Power arm, two good starts.
115. *Kelvim Escobar, Angels
116. *Mark Prior, Padres
117. Miguel Batista, Mariners
118. Orlando Hernandez, Mets
119. Justin Germano, Padres
120. Jon Lieber, Cubs
121. Matt Chico, Senators
122. Barry Zito, Giants
123. Shawn Chacon, Astros
124. Jeremy Affeldt, Reds
125. Daniel Cabrera, Orioles
126. Livan Hernandez, Twins
NOTE: Trust the ratio, don't buy in.

Relief Pitchers
1. Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox
2. Billy Wagner, Mets
3. Mariano Rivera, Yankees
4. Joe Nathan, Twins
5. Takashi Saito, Dodgers
6. Jose Valverde, Astros
7. Matt Capps, Pirates
8. *J.J. Putz, Mariners
NOTE: Should be back fairly soon.
9. Bobby Jenks, White Sox
10. Joakim Soria, Royals
11. Manuel Corpas, Rockies
12. Francisco Cordero, Reds
13. *Francisco Rodriguez, Angels
NOTE: Back him up with Shields, Speier.
14. Huston Street, Athletics
15. Rafael Soriano, Braves
16. Brad Lidge, Phillies
NOTE: Good luck in Philly, big guy.
17. Todd Jones, Tigers
18. Jason Isringhausen, Cardinals
19. Trevor Hoffman, Padres
20. George Sherrill, Orioles
NOTE: Has more than enough stuff to close.
21. Kevin Gregg, Marlins
22. Brian Wilson, Giants
23. Kerry Wood, Cubs
NOTE: Durability is only question.
24. Joe Borowski, Indians
25. Eric Gagne, Brewers
26. C.J. Wilson, Rangers
27. Brandon Lyon, Diamondbacks
NOTE: On a very short leash.
28. *Chad Cordero, Senators
29. Troy Percival, Rays
30. *B.J. Ryan, Blue Jays
31. Scot Shields, Angels
32. Carlos Marmol, Cubs
33. Jeremy Accardo, Blue Jays
34. Jon Rauch, Senators
35. Joba Chamberlain, Yankees
36. Jonathan Broxton, Dodgers
37. Heath Bell, Padres
NOTE: His job in 2009, maybe earlier?
38. Rafael Betancourt, Indians
39. Mark Lowe, Mariners
40. David Riske, Brewers
41. Tony Pena, Diamondbacks
42. Dan Wheeler, Rays
43. Chad Qualls, Diamondbacks
44. Aaron Heilman, Mets
45. Luis Ayala, Senators
46. Leo Nunez, Royals
47. Tom Gordon, Phillies
48. Bob Howry, Cubs
49. Masa Kobayashi, Indians
50. Justin Speier, Angels
51. Dennis Sarfate, Orioles
NOTE: Electric stuff, will get shot at wins.
52. Peter Moylan, Braves
53. Pat Neshek, Twins
54. Joaquin Benoit, Rangers
55. Eric O'Flaherty, Mariners
56. Hideki Okajima, Red Sox
57. Sean Green, Mariners
58. Derrick Turnbow, Brewers
59. Al Reyes, Rays
60. Jamie Walker, Orioles
61. Damaso Marte, Pirates
62. Alan Embree, Athletics
63. Jason Frasor, Blue Jays
64. Brian Fuentes, Rockies
65. Masahide Kobayashi, Indians
66. Octavio Dotel, White Sox
67. Chad Bradford, Orioles
68. Scott Linebrink, White Sox
69. Juan Cruz, Diamondbacks
70. Matt Lindstrom, Marlins

By David Ferris

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

* = check status

Last Update: 4/8
Next Update: 4/15

First Base
1. Prince Fielder, Brewers
2. Ryan Howard, Phillies
3. Mark Teixeira, Braves
4. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
5. David Ortiz, Red Sox
6. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
7. Justin Morneau, Twins
8. Lance Berkman, Astros
9. Carlos Pena, Rays
10. Derrek Lee, Cubs
11. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
12. Travis Hafner, Indians
13. Paul Konerko, White Sox
14. Jim Thome, White Sox
NOTE: Has plenty of power left.
15. *Gary Sheffield, Tigers
NOTE: Says he'll play through finger injury.
16. Carlos Delgado, Mets
17. Billy Butler, Royals
NOTE: Future batting champion.
18. Ryan Garko, Indians
19. James Loney, Dodgers
20. Todd Helton, Rockies
21. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
22. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
23. Frank Thomas, Blue Jays
24. Casey Kotchman, Angels
25. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
26. Nick Johnson, Nationals
27. Richie Sexson, Mariners
28. Ben Broussard, Rangers
29. *Daric Barton, Athletics
30. Jason Giambi, Yankees
31. Kevin Millar, Orioles
32. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
33. Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays
34. Joey Votto, Reds

Second Base
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
2. Brandon Phillips, Reds
3. Brian Roberts, Orioles
4. Robinson Cano, Yankees
5. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
NOTE: Run-scoring machine in leadoff spot.
6. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
7. Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
8. *Howie Kendrick, Angels
NOTE: Nifty start but injured thumb Monday.
9. Placido Polanco, Tigers
10. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
11. Dan Uggla, Marlins
12. Kelly Johnson, Braves
13. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
14. Mark Ellis, Athletics
15. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
16. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
17. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
18. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
19. Luis Castillo, Mets
20. Jose Lopez, Mariners
21. *Kaz Matsui, Astros
22. Brendan Harris, Twins
23. Ray Durham, Giants
24. Tad Iguchi, Padres
25. Jayson Nix, Rockies
26. Erick Aybar, Angels
27. Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
28. Ronnie Belliard, Nationals
29. *Eugenio Velez,, Giants
30. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals
31. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
32. Juan Uribe, White Sox

Shortstop
1. Jose Reyes, Mets
2. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
3. *Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
NOTE: Left Tuesday with leg injury.
4. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
5. *Derek Jeter, Yankees
6. Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
7. Michael Young, Rangers
8. Miguel Tejada, Astros
9. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
10. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
11. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
12. Khalil Greene, Padres
13. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
14. Jason Bartlett, Rays
15. Julio Lugo, Red Sox
NOTE: Not a long-term answer in Fenway.
16. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
17. Yunel Escobar, Braves
18. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
19. Jeff Keppinger, Reds
NOTE: Most underrated stick at position.
20. David Eckstein, Blue Jays
21. Bobby Crosby, Athletics
22. Tony Pena, Royals
23. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
24. Adam Everett, Twins
25. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
26. *Omar Vizquel, Giants
27. Felipe Lopez, Nationals
28. Luis Hernandez, Orioles
29. *Jack Wilson, Pirates
30. *Alex Gonzalez, Reds

Third Base
1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. David Wright, Mets
3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
4. Ryan Braun, Brewers
5. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
6. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
7. Chipper Jones, Braves
NOTE: Such a sweet swing when he's healthy.
8. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
9. Chone Figgins, Angels
10. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
11. Hank Blalock, Rangers
12. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
13. Alex Gordon, Royals
14. Mike Lowell, Red Sox
15. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
16. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
NOTE: Now qualifies at second too.
17. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
18. Melvin Mora, Orioles
19. *Troy Glaus, Cardinals
20. Jose Bautista, Pirates
21. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
NOTE: Plenty of pop, but Tracy looms.
22. *Ty Wigginton, Astros
23. Mike Lamb, Twins
24. Joe Crede, White Sox
25. Casey Blake, Indians
26. *Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
27. *Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
28. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
29. *Eric Chavez, Athletics
30. Maicer Izturis, Angels

Outfield
1. Matt Holliday, Rockies
2. Carl Crawford, Rays
3. Grady Sizemore, Indians
NOTE: How much will he run this year?
4. Carlos Lee, Astros
5. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
6. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
7. Nick Markakis, Orioles
8. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
9. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
10. Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks
11. B.J. Upton, Rays
12. Carlos Beltran, Mets
13. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
14. Torii Hunter, Angels
15. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
16. Corey Hart, Brewers
17. Hunter Pence, Astros
18. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
19. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
20. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
21. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
22. Adam Dunn, Reds
23. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
24. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
25. Michael Bourn, Astros
NOTE: Could be NL's fastest player.
26. *Curtis Granderson, Tigers
27. Nick Swisher, White Sox
28. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
29. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
30. Nate McLouth, Pirates
NOTE: He's taken job and run with it.
31. Delmon Young, Twins
32. Josh Willingham, Marlins
33. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
NOTE: Legit chance at 20-20.
34. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
35. Carlos Gomez, Twins
36. Johnny Damon, Yankees
37. Shane Victorino, Phillies
38. Jason Bay, Pirates
39. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
40. Andruw Jones, Dodgers
41. Ken Griffey, Reds
42. Corey Patterson, Reds
43. Bill Hall, Brewers
44. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
NOTE: A story to rally around.
45. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
46. Adam Jones, Orioles
47. Willy Taveras, Rockies
48. Pat Burrell, Phillies
49. Mark Teahen, Royals
50. *Jose Guillen, Royals
51. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
NOTE: Crisp cuts into value.
52. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
NOTE: Torre won't commit to him.
53. *Michael Cuddyer, Twins
54. Luke Scott, Orioles
55. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
56. *Mike Cameron, Brewers
57. Aaron Rowand, Giants
58. Austin Kearns, Nationals
59. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
60. *Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
61. Matt Diaz, Braves
62. Jason Kubel, Twins
63. *David DeJesus, Royals
64. Franklin Gutierrez, Indians
65. Xavier Nady, Pirates
66. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
67. Scott Hairston, Padres
68. Gary Matthews, Angels
69. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
70. Garret Anderson, Angels
71. Felix Pie, Cubs
72. Jack Cust, Athletics
73. Milton Bradley, Rangers
74. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
NOTE: Quickly rebuilding his rep.
75. *Coco Crisp, Red Sox
76. Ryan Church, Mets
77. Joey Gathright, Royals
78. Randy Winn, Giants
79. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
80. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
81. David Murphy, Rangers
82. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
83. Dave Roberts, Giants
84. Brian Giles, Padres
85. Jacque Jones, Tigers
86. Travis Buck, Athletics
87. Cliff Floyd, Rays
88. Juan Pierre, Dodgers
89. Jonny Gomes, Rays
90. *Moises Alou, Mets
91. Jim Edmonds, Padres
92. Marlon Byrd, Rangers
93. Ryan Freel, Reds
94. Jayson Werth, Phillies
95. Eric Hinske,, Rays
96. Reggie Willits, Angels
97. Angel Pagan, Mets
98. Brad Wilkerson, Mariners
99. *David Dellucci, Indians
100. Brandon Inge, Tigers
NOTE: May qualify at catcher in your league.

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. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
8. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
9. Geovany Soto, Cubs
10. Bengie Molina, Giants
11. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
12. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
13. J.R. Towles, Astros
14. Mike Napoli, Angels
15. Ryan Doumit, Pirates
NOTE: Injury-prone, but can hit.
16. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
17. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
18. Josh Bard, Padres
19. Yorvit Torrealba, Rockies
20. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
21. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
NOTE: No longer an easy out.
22. John Buck, Royals
23. Gerald Laird, Rangers
NOTE: Has shot at 20 homers.
24. *Dioner Navarro, Rays
25. Paul Lo Duca, Nationals
26. Ronny Paulino, Pirates
27. Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays
28. Dave Ross, Reds
29. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
30. Kelly Shoppach, Indians
31. Brian Schneider, Mets
32. Jason Kendall, Brewers