Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

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

* = check status

Last Update: 4/22
Next Update: 4/29

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

Second Base
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
NOTE: Frontrunner for MVP.
2. Brandon Phillips, Reds
3. Brian Roberts, Orioles
4. Robinson Cano, Yankees
5. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
6. Michael Young, Rangers
7. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
8. Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
9. Kelly Johnson, Braves
10. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
11. *Howie Kendrick, Angels
12. Mark Ellis, Athletics
13. Dan Uggla, Marlins
14. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
15. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
16. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
17. Kaz Matsui, Astros
18. Placido Polanco, Tigers
19. Jose Lopez, Mariners
20. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
21. Luis Castillo, Mets
22. Clint Barmes, Rockies
NOTE: Partying like it's 2005.
23. Jeff Keppinger, Reds
24. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
25. Ray Durham, Giants
26. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals
27. Eugenio Velez,, Giants
28. David Eckstein, Blue Jays
29. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
30. Brendan Harris, Twins
31. Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
32. Tad Iguchi, Padres
33. Ronnie Belliard, Nationals
34. Juan Uribe, White Sox
35. Mike Fontenot, Cubs
36. Matt Tolbert, Twins
37. Mark Loretta, Astros

Shortstop
1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2. Jose Reyes, Mets
3. *Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
4. Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
5. Derek Jeter, Yankees
6. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
7. Miguel Tejada, Astros
8. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
9. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
10. Yunel Escobar, Braves
11. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
12. Khalil Greene, Padres
13. Bobby Crosby, Athletics
14. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
15. Julio Lugo, Red Sox
16. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
17. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
18. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
19. Erick Aybar, Angels
20. Maicer Izturis, Angels
21. Felipe Lopez, Nationals
22. *Jack Wilson, Pirates
23. *Omar Vizquel, Giants
24. *Alex Gonzalez, Reds
25. *Adam Everett, Twins
26. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
27. Tony Pena, Royals
28. Luis Hernandez, Orioles

Third Base
1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. David Wright, Mets
3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
4. Ryan Braun, Brewers
5. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
6. Chone Figgins, Angels
7. Chipper Jones, Braves
8. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
9. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
10. Alex Gordon, Royals
NOTE: One of many upside Royals.
11. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
12. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
13. Evan Longoria, Rays
14. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
15. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
16. *Mike Lowell, Red Sox
17. Joe Crede, White Sox
18. *Ty Wigginton, Astros
19. *Hank Blalock, Rangers
20. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
21. *Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
22. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
23. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
24. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
25. *Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
26. Melvin Mora, Orioles
27. Casey Blake, Indians
28. Jose Bautista, Pirates
29. Nomar Garciaparra, Dodgers
30. Mike Lamb, Twins
31. *Eric Chavez, Athletics
32. Jose Castillo, Giants

Outfielders
1. Matt Holliday, Rockies
2. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
3. Carl Crawford, Rays
4. Nick Markakis, Orioles
5. Grady Sizemore, Indians
6. Carlos Lee, Astros
7. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
8. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
9. B.J. Upton, Rays
10. Carlos Beltran, Mets
11. *Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
12. Torii Hunter, Angels
13. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
14. Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks
NOTE: Four-category stud without the cost.
15. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
16. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
NOTE: Wait it out here.
17. Corey Hart, Brewers
18. Hunter Pence, Astros
19. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
20. *Curtis Granderson, Tigers
21. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
22. Adam Dunn, Reds
NOTE: Good buy-low target.
23. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
24. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
25. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
26. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
27. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
28. Nate McLouth, Pirates
29. Michael Bourn, Astros
30. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
31. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
32. Jason Bay, Pirates
33. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
NOTE: They're turning him lose on bases.
34. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
35. Willy Taveras, Rockies
36. Josh Willingham, Marlins
37. Pat Burrell, Phillies
38. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
NOTE: Buy before he really goes off.
39. *Michael Cuddyer, Twins
40. Carlos Gomez, Twins
41. Delmon Young, Twins
42. Ken Griffey, Reds
43. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
44. Bill Hall, Brewers
45. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
46. Nick Swisher, White Sox
47. Johnny Damon, Yankees
48. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
49. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
50. Gary Matthews, Angels
51. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
52. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
53. Aaron Rowand, Giants
54. *Shane Victorino, Phillies
55. Adam Jones, Orioles
56. Jose Guillen, Royals
57. Xavier Nady, Pirates
58. Joey Gathright, Royals
59. *Mike Cameron, Brewers
60. Ryan Church, Mets
61. Austin Kearns, Nationals
62. Luke Scott, Orioles
63. Jason Kubel, Twins
64. Andruw Jones, Dodgers
65. Mark Teahen, Royals
66. Corey Patterson, Reds
67. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
68. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
69. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
70. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
71. John Bowker, Giants
72. Jayson Werth, Phillies
73. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
74. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
75. Milton Bradley, Rangers
76. Ryan Freel, Reds
77. Jack Cust, Athletics
78. Matt Diaz, Braves
79. David DeJesus, Royals
80. Fred Lewis, Giants
81. Jonny Gomes, Rays
82. *Moises Alou, Mets
83. David Murphy, Rangers
84. Juan Pierre, Dodgers
85. Frank Catalanotto, Rangers
86. Brian Giles, Padres
87. Scott Hairston, Padres
88. Jacque Jones, Tigers
89. Franklin Gutierrez, Indians
90. Garret Anderson, Angels
91. Travis Buck, Athletics
92. Randy Winn, Giants
93. Wily Mo Pena, Nationals
94. Jim Edmonds, Padres
95. Matt Stairs, Blue Jays
96. Angel Pagan, Mets
97. Cliff Floyd, Rays
98. Emil Brown, Athletics
99. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
100. Reed Johnson, Cubss

Catchers
1. Victor Martinez, Indians
2. Russell Martin, Dodgers
3. Brian McCann, Braves
4. Jorge Posada, Yankees
5. Joe Mauer, Twins
6. Bengie Molina, Giants
7. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
8. Geovany Soto, Cubs
9. Ryan Doumit, Pirates
NOTE: Can rake when he's healthy.
10. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
11. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
12. Mike Napoli, Angels
13. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
14. J.R. Towles, Astros
15. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
16. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
NOTE: Quiet surprise by the bay.
17. Josh Bard, Padres
18. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
19. *Dioner Navarro, Rays
20. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
21. Yorvit Torrealba, Rockies
22. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
23. Gerald Laird, Rangers
24. Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays
25. John Buck, Royals
26. Ronny Paulino, Pirates
27. Brian Schneider, Mets
28. Kelly Shoppach, Indians
29. Jason Kendall, Brewers
30. Chris Coste, Phillies
31. Jeff Mathis, Angels
32. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
33. *Paul Lo Duca, Nationals
34. Rod Barajas, Blue Jays
35. *Dave Ross, Reds
36. Paul Bako, Reds

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