Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

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

* = check status

Last Update: 6/24
Next Update: 7/1

First Base
1. Lance Berkman, Astros
2. Mark Teixeira, Braves
3. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
4. Prince Fielder, Brewers
NOTE: So much for the meat story.
5. Ryan Howard, Phillies
6. *Albert Pujols, Cardinals
7. Derrek Lee, Cubs
8. Justin Morneau, Twins
9. *Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
10. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
11. *David Ortiz, Red Sox
12. Jason Giambi, Yankees
13. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
14. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
15. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
16. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
17. James Loney, Dodgers
18. Ryan Garko, Indians
19. Joey Votto, Reds
20. Casey Kotchman, Angels
NOTE: More power would be nice.
21. Jim Thome, White Sox
NOTE: A sitter in NL parks.
22. *Paul Konerko, White Sox
23. Todd Helton, Rockies
24. Carlos Delgado, Mets
25. *Carlos Pena, Rays
26. *Travis Hafner, Indians
27. Kevin Millar, Orioles
28. Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays
29. *Gary Sheffield, Tigers

Second Base
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
2. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
NOTE: Big profit, whatever you paid.
3. Brandon Phillips, Reds
4. Brian Roberts, Orioles
5. Dan Uggla, Marlins
NOTE: Don't sweat the average, the power is real.
6. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
7. Placido Polanco, Tigers
8. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
NOTE: Most useful .210 hitter out there.
9. Kaz Matsui, Astros
10. Robinson Cano, Yankees
NOTE: Okay, it's time to get worried.
11. Howie Kendrick, Angels
12. Alexei Casilla, Twins
NOTE: Useful bat and has potential to run more.
13. Kelly Johnson, Braves
14. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
15. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
16. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
17. Mark Ellis, Athletics
18. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
19. Luis Castillo, Mets
20. Maicer Izturis, Angels
21. *Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
22. Jose Lopez, Mariners
23. Ronnie Belliard, Nationals
24. Felipe Lopez, Nationals
25. Ray Durham, Giants
26. Jeff Baker, Rockies
27. Jamie Carroll, Indians
28. Edgar Gonzalez, Padres
29. Brendan Harris, Twins
30. Marco Scutaro, Blue Jays
31. Aaron Miles, Cardinals
32. *Tad Iguchi, Padres
33. Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
34. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals

Shortstop
1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
3. Jose Reyes, Mets
4. Miguel Tejada, Astros
5. Michael Young, Rangers
6. Derek Jeter, Yankees
7. Yunel Escobar, Braves
8. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
9. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
10. *Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
11. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
12. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
13. Mike Aviles, Royals
NOTE: Late bloomer makes good.
14. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
15. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
16. Jason Bartlett, Rays
17. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
18. Jeff Keppinger, Reds
19. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
20. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
21. Bobby Crosby, Athletics
22. Khalil Greene, Padres
23. Julio Lugo, Red Sox
24. Clint Barmes, Rockies
NOTE: He's back but Baker complicates.
25. Alfredo Amezaga, Marlins
26. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
27. David Eckstein, Blue Jays
28. *Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
29. Omar Vizquel, Giants
30. Omar Quintanilla, Rockies
31. Jack Wilson, Pirates
32. *Jerry Hairston, Reds

Third Base
1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. Ryan Braun, Brewers
3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
4. David Wright, Mets
5. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
6. *Chipper Jones, Braves
7. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
8. Mike Lowell, Red Sox
9. Chone Figgins, Angels
10. Alex Gordon, Royals
NOTE: Hasn't spiked as many expected in 2008.
11. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
12. Evan Longoria, Rays
13. Joe Crede, White Sox
14. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
15. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
16. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
NOTE: A host of physical concerns.
17. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
18. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
19. Ty Wigginton, Astros
20. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
21. Eric Chavez, Athletics
NOTE: Sell high if the market is there.
22. Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
23. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
24. Blake DeWitt, Dodgers
25. *Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
26. *Hank Blalock, Rangers
27. Jose Castillo, Giants
28. Ramon Vazquez, Rangers
29. Rich Aurilia, Giants
30. Melvin Mora, Orioles
31. Russell Branyan, Brewers
32. Casey Blake, Indians
33. Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
34. Jose Bautista, Pirates

Outfield
1. Matt Holliday, Rockies
2. Grady Sizemore, Indians
NOTE: The Mayor of Cleveland.
3. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
4. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
5. Carlos Lee, Astros
6. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
7. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
8. Carl Crawford, Rays
9. Nick Markakis, Orioles
10. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
11. B.J. Upton, Rays
12. Carlos Beltran, Mets
13. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
NOTE: Lineup is quietly coming on.
14. Hunter Pence, Astros
15. *Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
16. Nate McLouth, Pirates
NOTE: It's more real than most realize; hold.
17. *Milton Bradley, Rangers
18. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
19. Juan Pierre, Dodgers
20. Johnny Damon, Yankees
NOTE: Still a dynamite category stuffer.
21. Jose Guillen, Royals
22. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
23. Corey Hart, Brewers
24. Jay Bruce, Reds
25. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
26. Torii Hunter, Angels
27. Adam Dunn, Reds
28. Jason Bay, Pirates
29. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
30. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
31. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
32. Michael Bourn, Astros
33. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
34. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
35. Randy Winn, Giants
36. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
37. Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks
NOTE: Holes in swing, but the legs are what matter.
38. Shane Victorino, Phillies
39. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
40. Carlos Gomez, Twins
41. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
42. Pat Burrell, Phillies
43. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
44. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
NOTE: Where's the pop?
45. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
46. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
47. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
48. Nick Swisher, White Sox
49. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
NOTE: Gaining confidence on the bases.
50. Willy Taveras, Rockies
51. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
52. Aaron Rowand, Giants
53. Xavier Nady, Pirates
54. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
55. Ken Griffey, Reds
56. Luke Scott, Orioles
57. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
58. Michael Cuddyer, Twins
59. David DeJesus, Royals
60. Marcus Thames, Tigers
61. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
62. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
63. Mike Cameron, Brewers
64. *Josh Willingham, Marlins
65. Elijah Dukes, Nationals
NOTE: Useful in short term, but can he last long term?
66. Jack Cust, Athletics
67. Delmon Young, Twins
68. David Murphy, Rangers
69. Gary Matthews, Angels
70. Ben Francisco, Indians
71. Adam Jones, Orioles
72. Mark Teahen, Royals
73. Cody Ross, Marlins
74. Joey Gathright, Royals
75. Brian Giles, Padres
76. Fred Lewis, Giants
NOTE: Roberts return takes away PT.
77. Garret Anderson, Angels
78. Jayson Werth, Phillies
79. Reed Johnson, Cubs
80. Brandon Jones, Braves
81. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
82. Bill Hall, Brewers
83. Frank Catalanotto, Rangers
84. Gregor Blanco, Braves
85. Shin-Soo Choo, Indians
86. Jonny Gomes, Rays
87. Eric Hinske, Rays
88. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
89. *Rocco Baldelli, Rays
NOTE: So far, so good with the rehab.
90. Jason Kubel, Twins
91. Jody Gerut, Padres
92. Brad Wilkerson, Blue Jays
93. Endy Chavez, Mets
94. *Ryan Church, Mets
95. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
96. Emil Brown, Athletics
97. Austin Kearns, Nationals
98. Marlon Byrd, Rangers
99. John Bowker, Giants
100. Jim Edmonds, Cubs
101. Brandon Boggs, Rangers
NOTE: He's in the right park.
102. Matt Stairs, Blue Jays
103. *Moises Alou, Mets
104. Luis Gonzalez, Marlins
105. Scott Podsednik, Rockies
106. Scott Hairston, Padres
107. *Andruw Jones, Dodgers

Catcher
1. Russell Martin, Dodgers
2. Brian McCann, Braves
3. Joe Mauer, Twins
4. Jorge Posada, Yankees
5. Bengie Molina, Giants
6. Geovany Soto, Cubs
7. Dioner Navarro, Rays
NOTE: Second half of 2007 didn't lie to us.
8. *Ryan Doumit, Pirates
9. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
10. *Victor Martinez, Indians
11. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
12. Jesus Flores, Nationals
13. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
14. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
NOTE: A keeper into the new decade.
15. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
16. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
17. Jeff Clement, Mariners
NOTE: New regime will find at-bats for him.
18. Jarrod Saltamacchia, Rangers
19. Rod Barajas, Blue Jays
20. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
21. Kelly Shoppach, Indians
22. Miguel Olivo, Royals
23. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
24. Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays
25. *Gerald Laird, Rangers
26. Mike Napoli, Angels
27. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
28. John Buck, Royals
29. Brian Schneider, Mets
30. Chris Coste, Phillies
31. Jeff Mathis, Angels
32. Brandon Inge, Tigers
33. Matt Treanor, Marlins
34. Paul Bako, Reds
35. *Josh Bard, Padres
36. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
37. Yorvit Torrealba, Rockies
38. Dave Ross, Reds
39. Jason Kendall, Brewers

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