Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

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

* = check status

Last Update: 6/17
Next Update: 6/24

First Base

1. Lance Berkman, Astros
2. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
3. Mark Teixeira, Braves
4. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
5. Prince Fielder, Brewers
6. *Albert Pujols, Cardinals
7. Ryan Howard, Phillies
8. Derrek Lee, Cubs
9. *David Ortiz, Red Sox
10. Justin Morneau, Twins
11. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
12. *Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
13. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
NOTE: Cojack has higher upside than you think.
14. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
15. James Loney, Dodgers
16. Ryan Garko, Indians
17. Jason Giambi, Yankees
18. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
NOTE: Anytime you're ready, big guy.
19. Joey Votto, Reds
20. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
21. *Travis Hafner, Indians
22. Carlos Delgado, Mets
23. Jim Thome, White Sox
24. Casey Kotchman, Angels
25. *Paul Konerko, White Sox
26. *Carlos Pena, Rays
27. Todd Helton, Rockies
28. Kevin Millar, Orioles

Second Base

1. Chase Utley, Phillies
2. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
3. Brandon Phillips, Reds
4. Brian Roberts, Orioles
5. Dan Uggla, Marlins
6. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
7. Robinson Cano, Yankees
NOTE: Name brand still holds plenty of value.
8. Kaz Matsui, Astros
9. Placido Polanco, Tigers
10. Kelly Johnson, Braves
11. Howie Kendrick, Angels
12. *Rickie Weeks, Brewers
13. Alexei Casilla, Twins
14. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
15. Mark Ellis, Athletics
16. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
17. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
18. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
19. Luis Castillo, Mets
20. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
NOTE: Will Ozzie give him the leash he deserves?
21. *Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
22. Ian Stewart, Rockies
23. Jose Lopez, Mariners
24. Felipe Lopez, Nationals
25. Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
26. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals
27. Brendan Harris, Twins
28. *Clint Barmes, Rockies
29. Jamie Carroll, Indians

Shortstop

1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
3. Jose Reyes, Mets
4. Derek Jeter, Yankees
5. Miguel Tejada, Astros
6. Michael Young, Rangers
7. Yunel Escobar, Braves
8. *Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
9. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
10. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
11. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
12. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
13. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
14. Jason Bartlett, Rays
NOTE: At least he's still running.
15. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
16. Julio Lugo, Red Sox
17. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
18. *Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
19. *Bobby Crosby, Athletics
20. Khalil Greene, Padres
21. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
22. *Jeff Keppinger, Reds
NOTE: Job is waiting for him to claim it.
23. Erick Aybar, Angels
24. Alfredo Amezaga, Marlins
25. Omar Vizquel, Giants
26. Jack Wilson, Pirates
27. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
28. *David Eckstein, Blue Jays

Third Base

1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. David Wright, Mets
3. Ryan Braun, Brewers
4. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
5. Chipper Jones, Braves
6. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
7. Mike Lowell, Red Sox
8. Alex Gordon, Royals
9. Evan Longoria, Rays
NOTE: A monster second half could be looming.
10. *Chone Figgins, Angels
11. Joe Crede, White Sox
12. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
13. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
NOTE: He's just about back to Tampa form.
14. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
15. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
16. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
17. Ty Wigginton, Astros
18. Melvin Mora, Orioles
19. Blake DeWitt, Dodgers
20. Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
21. *Hank Blalock, Rangers
22. Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
23. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
24. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
25. *Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
26. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
27. Jose Castillo, Giants
28. Eric Chavez, Athletics

Outfield

1. Matt Holliday, Rockies
2. Grady Sizemore, Indians
3. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
4. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
5. Carlos Lee, Astros
6. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
7. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
NOTE: Carl Crawford, without the hype.
8. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
9. Carl Crawford, Rays
10. Nick Markakis, Orioles
NOTE: Signs for second-half spike.
11. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
12. B.J. Upton, Rays
13. Corey Hart, Brewers
14. Carlos Beltran, Mets
15. Nate McLouth, Pirates
16. Jay Bruce, Reds
17. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
18. Milton Bradley, Rangers
19. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
20. Hunter Pence, Astros
21. *Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
22. Torii Hunter, Angels
NOTE: Lukewarm stock in midseason drafts.
23. Adam Dunn, Reds
24. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
25. Jason Bay, Pirates
26. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
27. Juan Pierre, Dodgers
28. Johnny Damon, Yankees
NOTE: Still fills lots o' categories.
29. Jose Guillen, Royals
NOTE: Most underrated power bat in AL.
30. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
31. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
32. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
33. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
34. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
35. Michael Bourn, Astros
NOTE: No bat, and that's a problem.
36. Shane Victorino, Phillies
37. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
38. Pat Burrell, Phillies
39. Randy Winn, Giants
40. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
41. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
42. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
43. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
44. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
45. Carlos Gomez, Twins
46. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
NOTE: Quietly mashing while Ortiz is out.
47. Aaron Rowand, Giants
48. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
49. *Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks
50. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
51. Xavier Nady, Pirates
52. Nick Swisher, White Sox
53. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
54. Willy Taveras, Rockies
55. Ken Griffey, Reds
56. Michael Cuddyer, Twins
57. Luke Scott, Orioles
58. Mike Cameron, Brewers
59. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
60. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
61. *Josh Willingham, Marlins
NOTE: Painfully slow rehab, team fine without him.
62. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
63. Jack Cust, Athletics
64. Gary Matthews, Angels
65. David DeJesus, Royals
66. Mark Teahen, Royals
67. Ben Francisco, Indians
NOTE: Getting run in No. 3 slot.
68. David Murphy, Rangers
69. Brian Giles, Padres
70. Jonny Gomes, Rays
71. Fred Lewis, Giants
72. Marcus Thames, Tigers
73. Ryan Spilborghs, Rockies
74. Delmon Young, Twins
75. Adam Jones, Orioles
76. Eric Hinske, Rays
77. Garret Anderson, Angels
78. *Ryan Church, Mets
79. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
80. Jayson Werth, Phillies
81. Jason Kubel, Twins
82. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
83. Reed Johnson, Cubs
84. Jody Gerut, Padres
85. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
86. *Moises Alou, Mets
87. Bill Hall, Brewers
88. Matt Stairs, Blue Jays
89. Brandon Jones, Braves
NOTE: Getting his shot with others hurt.
90. Scott Podsednik, Rockies
91. Brad Wilkerson, Blue Jays
92. Austin Kearns, Nationals
93. Frank Catalanotto, Rangers
94. Joey Gathright, Royals
95. Emil Brown, Athletics
96. Scott Hairston, Padres
97. Luis Gonzalez, Marlins
98. Marlon Byrd, Rangers
99. Gregor Blanco, Braves
100. *Andruw Jones, Dodgers

Catcher

1. Russell Martin, Dodgers
NOTE: Whatever you paid, you made a profit.
2. Brian McCann, Braves
3. Jorge Posada, Yankees
4. Joe Mauer, Twins
5. Geovany Soto, Cubs
6. Ryan Doumit, Pirates
NOTE: When he's health, he rakes.
7. Bengie Molina, Giants
8. Dioner Navarro, Rays
9. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
10. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
11. *Yadier Molina, Cardinals
12. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
13. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
14. Mike Napoli, Angels
15. *Victor Martinez, Indians
16. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
17. Gerald Laird, Rangers
18. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
19. Jarrod Saltamacchia, Rangers
20. Jesus Flores, Nationals
21. Rod Barajas, Blue Jays
22. Jeff Clement, Mariners
23. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
24. Paul Bako, Reds
25. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
26. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
27. Miguel Olivo, Royals
28. Jeff Mathis, Angels
29. John Buck, Royals
30. Brandon Inge, Tigers
31. Yorvit Torrealba, Rockies
32. *Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays
33. Jason Kendall, Brewers
34. Kelly Shoppach, Indians
35. Dave Ross, Reds
36. *Josh Bard, Padres

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