Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

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

* = check status

Last Update: 6/3
Next Update: 6/10

First Base
1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
2. Lance Berkman, Astros
3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
4. Ryan Howard, Phillies
5. Mark Teixeira, Braves
6. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
NOTE: Would be MVP candidate in another park.
7. *David Ortiz, Red Sox
8. Prince Fielder, Brewers
9. Derrek Lee, Cubs
10. Justin Morneau, Twins
11. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
12. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
13. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
NOTE: Go where the runs are.
14. Carlos Pena, Rays
15. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
16. James Loney, Dodgers
17. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
18. Joey Votto, Reds
19. Casey Kotchman, Angels
20. Todd Helton, Rockies
21. Paul Konerko, White Sox
22. Jason Giambi, Yankees
23. *Travis Hafner, Indians
24. Carlos Delgado, Mets
25. Jim Thome, White Sox
26. Ryan Garko, Indians
27. Kevin Millar, Orioles
28. *Frank Thomas, Athletics
29. Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays
30. *Gary Sheffield, Tigers
31. Ross Gload, Royals
32. Richie Sexson, Mariners
NOTE: Losing at-bats to Miguel Cairo.
33. Daric Barton, Athletics

Second Base
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
2. Brandon Phillips, Reds
3. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
4. Brian Roberts, Orioles
5. Dan Uggla, Marlins
NOTE: A profit player for third straight season.
6. Robinson Cano, Yankees
7. Kelly Johnson, Braves
8. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
9. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
10. Kaz Matsui, Astros
11. Howie Kendrick, Angels
12. Placido Polanco, Tigers
13. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
14. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
15. Mark Ellis, Athletics
16. Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
17. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
18. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
19. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
20. *Luis Castillo, Mets
21. Ian Stewart, Rockies
NOTE: Bat is legit; can he handle 2B?
22. Jose Lopez, Mariners
23. Felipe Lopez, Nationals
24. Alexei Casilla, Twins
25. Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
26. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals
27. Brendan Harris, Twins
28. Ray Durham, Giants
29. Aaron Miles, Cardinals
30. *Clint Barmes, Rockies
31. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
32. Tad Iguchi, Padres

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. *Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
8. Yunel Escobar, Braves
NOTE: Professional hitter, still underrated.
9. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
10. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
11. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
12. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
13. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
14. Bobby Crosby, Athletics
15. Khalil Greene, Padres
NOTE: Too many holes in his swing.
16. Jason Bartlett, Rays
17. Julio Lugo, Red Sox
18. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
19. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
20. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
21. Jerry Hairston, Reds
22. *Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
23. Erick Aybar, Angels
24. Omar Vizquel, Giants
25. Jack Wilson, Pirates
26. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
27. *Jeff Keppinger, Reds
28. Alfredo Amezaga, Marlins
29. *David Eckstein, Blue Jays

Third Base
1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. David Wright, Mets
3. Ryan Braun, Brewers
NOTE: No drop-off as a sophomore.
4. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
5. Chipper Jones, Braves
NOTE: His Hall-of-Fame clinching season.
6. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
7. Alex Gordon, Royals
8. Mike Lowell, Red Sox
9. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
10. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
11. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
12. Evan Longoria, Rays
13. *Chone Figgins, Angels
14. Joe Crede, White Sox
15. *Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
16. *Hank Blalock, Rangers
17. Ty Wigginton, Astros
18. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
NOTE: We've seen enough to trust now.
19. Melvin Mora, Orioles
20. Blake DeWitt, Dodgers
21. Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
22. Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
23. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
24. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
25. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
26. Rich Aurilia, Giants
27. Eric Chavez, Athletics
28. Ramon Vazquez, Rangers
29. Jose Castillo, Giants
30. Jose Bautista, Pirates
31. Casey Blake, Indians
32. Aaron Boone, Nationals

Outfield
1. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
2. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
3. Grady Sizemore, Indians
4. Carl Crawford, Rays
5. Carlos Lee, Astros
6. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
NOTE: AL MVP to this point.
7. *Matt Holliday, Rockies
8. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
9. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
10. B.J. Upton, Rays
11. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
NOTE: If he wants a base, he takes it.
12. Torii Hunter, Angels
13. Carlos Beltran, Mets
14. Nick Markakis, Orioles
15. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
NOTE: Post-hype sleeper turned stud.
16. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
17. Adam Dunn, Reds
18. Jay Bruce, Reds
NOTE: Here I am now, entertain me.
19. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
20. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
21. Hunter Pence, Astros
22. Nate McLouth, Pirates
23. Michael Bourn, Astros
24. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
25. Corey Hart, Brewers
26. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
27. *Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
28. Pat Burrell, Phillies
29. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
30. Jason Bay, Pirates
31. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
NOTE: Power starting to come back.
32. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
33. Jose Guillen, Royals
34. Johnny Damon, Yankees
35. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
36. Shane Victorino, Phillies
37. Juan Pierre, Dodgers
38. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
39. Carlos Gomez, Twins
40. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
41. Michael Cuddyer, Twins
42. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
NOTE: This year's Carlos Pena?
43. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
44. Randy Winn, Giants
45. Aaron Rowand, Giants
46. *Brad Hawpe, Rockies
47. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
48. Xavier Nady, Pirates
49. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
50. *Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks
NOTE: How much will he run after return?
51. *Ryan Church, Mets
52. Ken Griffey, Reds
53. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
54. Mike Cameron, Brewers
55. Willy Taveras, Rockies
56. *Josh Willingham, Marlins
57. Luke Scott, Orioles
58. Milton Bradley, Rangers
59. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
60. Delmon Young, Twins
61. Bill Hall, Brewers
62. Jack Cust, Athletics
63. Nick Swisher, White Sox
64. Gary Matthews, Angels
65. David DeJesus, Royals
66. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
67. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
68. Ryan Spilborghs, Rockies
NOTE: Big chance with others hurt.
69. Garret Anderson, Angels
70. David Murphy, Rangers
71. Eric Hinske, Rays
72. Brian Giles, Padres
73. Mark Teahen, Royals
74. Fred Lewis, Giants
75. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
76. Jason Kubel, Twins
77. Ryan Freel, Reds
78. Moises Alou, Mets
79. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
80. Adam Jones, Orioles
81. *J.D. Drew, Red Sox
82. Jonny Gomes, Rays
83. Joey Gathright, Royals
84. Austin Kearns, Nationals
85. Marcus Thames, Tigers
NOTE: Gets a shot with Sheffield out.
86. Matt Stairs, Blue Jays
87. Frank Catalanotto, Rangers
88. Emil Brown, Athletics
89. Gregor Blanco, Braves
90. Reed Johnson, Cubs
91. Franklin Gutierrez, Indians
92. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
93. *Jayson Werth, Phillies
94. Scott Podsednik, Rockies
95. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
96. *Mark Kotsay, Braves
97. Brad Wilkerson, Blue Jays
98. Scott Hairston, Padres
99. *Andruw Jones, Dodgers

Catcher
1. Russell Martin, Dodgers
2. Brian McCann, Braves
3. Victor Martinez, Indians
NOTE: It's time to worry about missing power.
4. Joe Mauer, Twins
5. *Jorge Posada, Yankees
6. Geovany Soto, Cubs
7. Bengie Molina, Giants
8. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
9. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
10. Mike Napoli, Angels
11. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
12. Dioner Navarro, Rays
13. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
14. *Ryan Doumit, Pirates
15. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
16. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
17. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
18. Jarrod Saltamacchia
19. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
20. Gerald Laird, Rangers
21. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
22. Jesus Flores, Nationals
23. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
NOTE: Quietly produces at bottom of lineup.
24. Rod Barajas, Blue Jays
25. Miguel Olivo, Royals
26. Ronny Paulino, Pirates
27. John Buck, Royals
28. Jeff Mathis, Angels
29. Paul Bako, Reds
30. Matt Treanor, Marlins
31. Jason Kendall, Brewers
32. Brian Schneider, Mets
33. Dave Ross, Reds
34. Kelly Shoppach, Indians
35. *Josh Bard, Padres
36. *Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays
37. Yorvit Torrealba, Rockies
38. J.R. Towles, Astros

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