Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

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

* = check status

Last Update: 7/1
Next Update: 7/8

First Base/DH

1. Lance Berkman, Astros
2. Mark Teixeira, Braves
3. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
4. Prince Fielder, Brewers
5. *Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
6. Ryan Howard, Phillies
7. *Albert Pujols, Cardinals
8. Derrek Lee, Cubs
9. Justin Morneau, Twins
10. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
11. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
12. *David Ortiz, Red Sox
13. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
14. Jason Giambi, Yankees
NOTE: Comeback Player of the Year?
14. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
15. James Loney, Dodgers
17. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
18. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
NOTE: Here comes the summer push.
19. Joey Votto, Reds
20. *Carlos Pena, Rays
21. Ryan Garko, Indians
22. Carlos Delgado, Mets
23. *Travis Hafner, Indians
24. Jim Thome, White Sox
25. Casey Kotchman, Angels
26. *Paul Konerko, White Sox
27. Todd Helton, Rockies
NOTE: Declining vet has been overrated for a while.
28. Kevin Millar, Orioles

Second Base
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
2. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
NOTE: Most unheralded infield stud in league.
3. Brian Roberts, Orioles
4. Brandon Phillips, Reds
5. Dan Uggla, Marlins
6. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
7. Robinson Cano, Yankees
8. Placido Polanco, Tigers
9. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
10. Kelly Johnson, Braves
11. Howie Kendrick, Angels
12. Alexei Casilla, Twins
NOTE: Hitting well and the bags will come.
13. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
14. Mark Ellis, Athletics
15. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
NOTE: Underrated part of NL's best lineup.
16. *Kaz Matsui, Astros
19. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
20. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
21. Luis Castillo, Mets
22. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
23. *Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
24. Jose Lopez, Mariners
25. Felipe Lopez, Nationals
26. Clint Barmes, Rockies
27. Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
28. Jamie Carroll, Indians
29. Brendan Harris, Twins
30. Jeff Baker, Rockies
31. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals

Shortstop
1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
3. Jose Reyes, Mets
4. Michael Young, Rangers
5. Derek Jeter, Yankees
6. Miguel Tejada, Astros
7. Yunel Escobar, Braves
8. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
9. *Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
10. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
11. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
12. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
13. Jason Bartlett, Rays
14. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
15. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
NOTE: Hasn't looked right most of season.
16. Jerry Hairston, Reds
NOTE: They'll find room for this Swiss Army Knife.
17. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
18. Julio Lugo, Red Sox
19. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
20. *Bobby Crosby, Athletics
21. Jeff Keppinger, Reds
22. Khalil Greene, Padres
23. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
24. Erick Aybar, Angels
25. Alfredo Amezaga, Marlins
26. Omar Vizquel, Giants
27. Jack Wilson, Pirates
28. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
29. David Eckstein, Blue Jays

Third Base
1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. David Wright, Mets
3. Ryan Braun, Brewers
4. *Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
5. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
6. Mike Lowell, Red Sox
7. Evan Longoria, Rays
NOTE: You might see 15-18 more homers.
8. Alex Gordon, Royals
9. *Chone Figgins, Angels
10. Joe Crede, White Sox
11. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
12. *Chipper Jones, Braves
NOTE: Can't be surprised when injuries hit here.
13. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
14. *Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
15. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
16. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
17. Ty Wigginton, Astros
18. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
NOTE: Lots of Ks, but power is legit.
19. Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
20. Blake DeWitt, Dodgers
21. Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
22. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
23. Melvin Mora, Orioles
24. Jose Castillo, Giants
25. Eric Chavez, Athletics
26. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
27. *Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
28. *Hank Blalock, Rangers

Outfield
1. Grady Sizemore, Indians
2. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
3. Carl Crawford, Rays
4. Matt Holliday, Rockies
5. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
6. Carlos Lee, Astros
7. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
8. Nick Markakis, Orioles
9. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
10. B.J. Upton, Rays
11. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
NOTE: Talk about highway robbery; D-Backs botched this deal.
12. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
13. *Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
14. Carlos Beltran, Mets
15. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
16. Adam Dunn, Reds
17. Milton Bradley, Rangers
18. Torii Hunter, Angels
19. Corey Hart, Brewers
20. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
21. Jay Bruce, Reds
22. Hunter Pence, Astros
23. Jason Bay, Pirates
24. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
25. Nate McLouth, Pirates
NOTE: Correction came in June but don't overreact.
26. Michael Bourn, Astros
27. Johnny Damon, Yankees
28. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
29. Jose Guillen, Royals
30. *Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
NOTE: Is there anyone who *didn't* get hurt last week?
31. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
32. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
33. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
34. Carlos Gomez, Twins
35. Shane Victorino, Phillies
36. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
37. Randy Winn, Giants
38. *Juan Pierre, Dodgers
NOTE: If his legs are hurt, say goodnight.
39. Pat Burrell, Phillies
40. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
41. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
42. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
43. Nick Swisher, White Sox
44. Elijah Dukes, Nationals
NOTE: I guess this is growing up.
45. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
46. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
47. Aaron Rowand, Giants
48. Xavier Nady, Pirates
49. *Hideki Matsui, Yankees
50. Josh Willingham, Marlins
NOTE: Cranky back but looked good Monday (2 HR).
51. Chase Headley, Padres
52. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
53. Luke Scott, Orioles
54. Ken Griffey, Reds
55. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
NOTE: Plucky and useful.
56. *Michael Cuddyer, Twins
57. Mike Cameron, Brewers
58. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
59. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
NOTE: The decline starts to set in.
60. Willy Taveras, Rockies
61. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
62. Bill Hall, Brewers
63. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
64. Jack Cust, Athletics
65. Mark Teahen, Royals
66. Adam Jones, Orioles
67. *Lastings Milledge, Nationals
68. David Murphy, Rangers
69. Gary Matthews, Angels
70. Ben Francisco, Indians
71. Brian Giles, Padres
72. Garret Anderson, Angels
73. *David DeJesus, Royals
74. Jason Kubel, Twins
75. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
76. Delmon Young, Twins
77. Joey Gathright, Royals
78. Eric Hinske, Rays
79. Brian Giles, Padres
80. Jim Edmonds, Cubs
81. Fred Lewis, Giants
82. Gregor Blanco, Braves
83. Jody Gerut, Padres
84. *Ryan Church, Mets
85. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
86. Jonny Gomes, Rays
87. Frank Catalanotto, Rangers
88. Cody Ross, Marlins
89. *Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks
90. Shin-Soo Choo, Indians
91. *Rocco Baldelli, Rays
92. Jayson Werth, Phillies
93. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
94. Marlon Byrd, Rangers
95. Brad Wilkerson, Blue Jays
96. *Reed Johnson, Cubs
97. Endy Chavez, Mets
98. Austin Kearns, Nationals
99. John Bowker, Giants
100. Brandon Boggs, Rangers
101. *Andruw Jones, Dodgers

Catcher
1. Russell Martin, Dodgers
2. Brian McCann, Braves
3. Jorge Posada, Yankees
4. Joe Mauer, Twins
5. Geovany Soto, Cubs
6. Ryan Doumit, Pirates
7. Bengie Molina, Giants
8. Dioner Navarro, Rays
9. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
NOTE: Chemistry doesn't exist in fantasy baseball.
10. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
11. *Yadier Molina, Cardinals
12. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
13. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
14. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
15. *Victor Martinez, Indians
16. Mike Napoli, Angels
17. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
18. Jesus Flores, Nationals
19. Jarrod Saltamacchia, Rangers
20. Jeff Clement, Mariners
21. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
NOTE: Another part of Seattle train wreck.
22. Rod Barajas, Blue Jays
23. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
24. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
25. Paul Bako, Reds
26. Miguel Olivo, Royals
27. *Gerald Laird, Rangers
28. Jeff Mathis, Angels
29. John Buck, Royals
30. Jason Kendall, Brewers
31. *Brandon Inge, Tigers

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