Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

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

* = check status

Last Update: 7/22
Next Update: 7/29

First Base/DH
1. Lance Berkman, Astros
NOTE: Bags push him over the cliff.
2. Mark Teixeira, Braves
3. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
4. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
5. Ryan Howard, Phillies
6. Prince Fielder, Brewers
7. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
8. Derrek Lee, Cubs
9. Justin Morneau, Twins
10. *David Ortiz, Red Sox
NOTE: Might return on Friday.
11. *Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
12. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
13. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
14. Carlos Pena, Rays
15. Jason Giambi, Yankees
16. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
17. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
18. James Loney, Dodgers
19. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
20. Carlos Delgado, Mets
21. Joey Votto, Reds
22. Casey Kotchman, Angels
23. Paul Konerko, White Sox
24. Jim Thome, White Sox
25. Ryan Garko, Indians
26. *Travis Hafner, Indians
27. Kevin Millar, Orioles
28. Richie Sexson, Yankees
NOTE: Looks like a platoon player.
29. *Todd Helton, Rockies

Second Base
1. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
2. Chase Utley, Phillies
3. Brian Roberts, Orioles
4. Brandon Phillips, Reds
5. Dan Uggla, Marlins
6. Robinson Cano, Yankees
NOTE: Here comes the monster second half.
7. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
8. Alexei Casilla, Twins
9. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
10. Howie Kendrick, Angels
11. Placido Polanco, Tigers
12. Kelly Johnson, Braves
13. Mark Ellis, Athletics
14. Kaz Matsui, Astros
NOTE: Handy in the leadoff spot.
15. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
16. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
17. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
18. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
NOTE: No plate discipline yet.
19. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
20. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
21. Jose Lopez, Mariners
22. *Luis Castillo, Mets
23. Clint Barmes, Rockies
24. Jeff Baker, Rockies
25. Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
26. Felipe Lopez, Nationals
27. Aaron Miles, Cardinals
28. Jamie Carroll, Indians
29. *Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
30. Brendan Harris, Twins
31. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals
32. Eugenio Velez, Giants

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

Third Base
1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. David Wright, Mets
3. Ryan Braun, Brewers
4. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
5. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
6. Evan Longoria, Rays
7. Mike Lowell, Red Sox
8. *Chipper Jones, Braves
9. *Chone Figgins, Angels
10. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
11. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
NOTE: Redbirds got better of Rolen swap.
12. Joe Crede, White Sox
13. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
14. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
15. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
16. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
17. Alex Gordon, Royals
NOTE: Hasn't progressed in second year.
18. Ty Wigginton, Astros
19. Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
20. Blake DeWitt, Dodgers
21. *Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
22. Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
23. Melvin Mora, Orioles
24. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
25. Jose Castillo, Giants
26. Hank Blalock, Rangers
27. *Eric Chavez, Athletics

Outfield
1. Grady Sizemore, Indians
2. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
3. Matt Holliday, Rockies
4. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
5. Carlos Lee, Astros
6. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
7. Nick Markakis, Orioles
8. Carl Crawford, Rays
9. B.J. Upton, Rays
10. *Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
11. Carlos Beltran, Mets
12. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
13. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
14. Milton Bradley, Rangers
15. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
NOTE: Starting to look bored.
16. *Jermaine Dye, White Sox
17. Adam Dunn, Reds
18. Corey Hart, Brewers
19. Jason Bay, Pirates
20. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
21. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
22. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
23. Torii Hunter, Angels
24. Nate McLouth, Pirates
25. Hunter Pence, Astros
26. Pat Burrell, Phillies
27. Jay Bruce, Reds
28. Jose Guillen, Royals
29. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
30. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
31. Shane Victorino, Phillies
32. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
33. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
NOTE: Will they ever drop him in order?
34. Johnny Damon, Yankees
35. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
36. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
37. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
38. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
39. Nick Swisher, White Sox
40. *Juan Pierre, Dodgers
41. Aaron Rowand, Giants
42. Xavier Nady, Pirates
43. Adam Jones, Orioles
44. Randy Winn, Giants
45. David DeJesus, Royals
46. Luke Scott, Orioles
NOTE: Has a shot at 30-35 homers.
47. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
48. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
49. Willy Taveras, Rockies
50. David Murphy, Rangers
51. Ken Griffey, Reds
52. *Josh Willingham, Marlins
53. Scott Hairston, Padres
NOTE: More pop than you think.
54. Mike Cameron, Brewers
55. *Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
56. Juan Rivera, Angels
57. Chase Headley, Padres
58. Carlos Gomez, Twins
59. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
60. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
61. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
62. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
63. Ben Francisco, Indians
64. Jim Edmonds, Cubs
65. Michael Bourn, Astros
66. Jack Cust, Athletics
67. Mark Teahen, Royals
68. *Lastings Milledge, Nationals
69. *Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
70. Jason Kubel, Twins
71. Delmon Young, Twins
NOTE: Been sizzling since June 1.
72. Brian Giles, Padres
73. Cody Ross, Marlins
74. Garret Anderson, Angels
75. Fred Lewis, Giants
76. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
77. Bill Hall, Brewers
78. Brian Giles, Padres
79. Gregor Blanco, Braves
80. Fernando Tatis, Mets
81. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
82. Jonny Gomes, Rays
83. Frank Catalanotto, Rangers
84. *Michael Cuddyer, Twins
85. Joey Gathright, Royals
86. Eric Hinske, Rays
87. Jody Gerut, Padres
88. *Hideki Matsui, Yankees
NOTE: Surgery ruled out, but very risky.
89. Gary Matthews, Angels
90. Jayson Werth, Phillies
91. Andruw Jones, Dodgers
92. Endy Chavez, Mets
93. Reed Johnson, Cubs
94. Shin-Soo Choo, Indians
95. John Bowker, Giants
96. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
97. Brandon Boggs, Rangers
98. Marlon Byrd, Rangers
99. Brad Wilkerson, Blue Jays
100. Austin Kearns, Nationals
101. *Rocco Baldelli, Rays

Catcher
1. Russell Martin, Dodgers
2. Brian McCann, Braves
NOTE: Offseason eye-fix did the trick.
3. Joe Mauer, Twins
4. Geovany Soto, Cubs
5. Ryan Doumit, Pirates
6. Bengie Molina, Giants
7. Dioner Navarro, Rays
8. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
9. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
10. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
11. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
12. *Victor Martinez, Indians
NOTE: He's about 2-3 weeks away.
13. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
14. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
15. *Jorge Posada, Yankees
16. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
17. Jesus Flores, Nationals
18. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
NOTE: Welcome to the drop-off season.
19. Jeff Clement, Mariners
20. Jarrod Saltamacchia, Rangers
21. Rod Barajas, Blue Jays
22. Jeff Mathis, Angels
23. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
24. Paul Bako, Reds
25. Miguel Olivo, Royals
26. Chris Coste, Phillies
27. John Buck, Royals
28. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
29. *Gerald Laird, Rangers
30. *Mike Napoli, Angels
31. *Brandon Inge, Tigers
32. Jason Kendall, Brewers
33. Jose Molina, Yankees

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