Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

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

* = check status

Last Update: 8/5
Next Update: 8/12

First Base/DH
1. Lance Berkman, Astros
2. Mark Teixeira, Angels
NOTE: He's even running in the O.C.
3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
4. Ryan Howard, Phillies
5. Prince Fielder, Brewers
6. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
7. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
8. Derrek Lee, Cubs
9. Justin Morneau, Twins
NOTE: Quietly raking in second half.
10. *David Ortiz, Red Sox
11. *Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
12. Carlos Pena, Rays
13. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
14. *Adam LaRoche, Pirates
15. James Loney, Dodgers
16. Carlos Delgado, Mets
17. Jason Giambi, Yankees
18. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
19. Joey Votto, Reds
20. Casey Kotchman, Braves
21. Jim Thome, White Sox
22. Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
23. Kevin Millar, Orioles
24. *Travis Hafner, Indians
25. Paul Konerko, White Sox
26. *Todd Helton, Rockies

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
NOTE: Might be toughest out in league right now.
7. *Robinson Cano, Yankees
8. Howie Kendrick, Angels
9. Kaz Matsui, Astros
10. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
11. Kelly Johnson, Braves
12. Placido Polanco, Tigers
13. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
14. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
15. Emilio Bonifacio, Nationals
NOTE: New leadoff man has jets.
16. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
17. Mark Ellis, Athletics
18. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
19. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
20. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
21. Jose Lopez, Mariners
22. Jeff Baker, Rockies
23. Aaron Miles, Cardinals
24. *Jerry Hairston, Reds
25. Nick Punto, Twins
26. *Edgar Renteria, Tigers
27. *Luis Castillo, Mets
28. *Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
29. Eugenio Velez, Giants
30. Clint Barmes, Rockies
31. Brendan Harris, Twins
32. Adam Kennedy, Cardinals
33. Jamie Carroll, Indians
34. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians

Shortstop
1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2. Jose Reyes, Mets
3. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
4. *Michael Young, Rangers
5. Derek Jeter, Yankees
6. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
7. Miguel Tejada, Astros
8. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
NOTE: Bumped up in order, and hello, Coors.
9. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
10. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
11. *Cristian Guzman, Nationals
12. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
13. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
14. Jeff Keppinger, Reds
15. *Yunel Escobar, Braves
16. *Bobby Crosby, Athletics
17. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
18. *Jason Bartlett, Rays
19. *Julio Lugo, Red Sox
20. Erick Aybar, Angels
21. *Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
22. Jack Wilson, Pirates
23. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
24. Alfredo Amezaga, Marlins
25. 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. Evan Longoria, Rays
7. *Mike Lowell, Red Sox
8. *Chipper Jones, Braves
9. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
10. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
11. Chone Figgins, Angels
12. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
13. Chris Davis, Rangers
NOTE: With Blalock hurt, his ABs are fine.
14. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
15. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
16. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
17. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
18. Melvin Mora, Orioles
19. *Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
20. Ty Wigginton, Astros
21. Ian Stewart, Rockies
NOTE: More time with Helton setback.
22. Alex Gordon, Royals
23. Willie Harris, Nationals
24. Andy LaRoche, Pirates
25. *Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
26. Josh Fields, White Sox
27. Marco Scutaro, Blue Jays
28. Ryan Garko, Indians
29. *Joe Crede, White Sox
30. *Hank Blalock, Rangers
31. *Pedro Feliz, Phillies
32. Jose Castillo, Giants

Outfield
1. Grady Sizemore, Indians
2. Matt Holliday, Rockies
3. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
4. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
5. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
6. Carlos Lee, Astros
7. Nick Markakis, Orioles
8. Nate McLouth, Pirates
9. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
NOTE: He's been immense for two months.
10. B.J. Upton, Rays
11. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
12. Manny Ramirez, Dodgers
13. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
14. Carlos Beltran, Mets
15. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
16. Jason Bay, Red Sox
17. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
18. *Milton Bradley, Rangers
19. *Carl Crawford, Rays
20. Corey Hart, Brewers
21. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
22. Pat Burrell, Phillies
23. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
NOTE: Stolen bases have fallen way off.
24. Adam Dunn, Reds
25. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
26. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
27. Hunter Pence, Astros
28. Jay Bruce, Reds
29. Torii Hunter, Angels
30. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
31. Shane Victorino, Phillies
32. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
33. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
34. Johnny Damon, Yankees
35. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
36. Xavier Nady, Yankees
37. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
38. *Jose Guillen, Royals
39. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
40. Willy Taveras, Rockies
41. Nick Swisher, White Sox
42. David DeJesus, Royals
43. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
44. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
NOTE: Hasn't looked right for weeks.
45. *Adam Jones, Orioles
46. Randy Winn, Giants
47. *Luke Scott, Orioles
48. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
49. Aaron Rowand, Giants
50. Juan Pierre, Dodgers
51. David Murphy, Rangers
NOTE: Is league catching up to him?
52. Ken Griffey, White Sox
53. Marcus Thames, Tigers
54. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
55. Josh Willingham, Marlins
56. Juan Rivera, Angels
57. Elijah Dukes, Nationals
58. *Michael Bourn, Astros
59. *Carlos Gomez, Twins
60. Fred Lewis, Giants
61. Denard Span, Twins
NOTE: He's secured in leadoff spot.
62. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
63. Delmon Young, Twins
64. Mike Cameron, Brewers
65. Jack Cust, Athletics
66. Jason Kubel, Twins
67. Garret Anderson, Angels
68. Austin Kearns, Nationals
69. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
70. *Michael Cuddyer, Twins
71. Scott Hairston, Padres
72. Chase Headley, Padres
73. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
74. Ben Francisco, Indians
75. Matt Joyce, Tigers
76. Ryan Sweeney, Athletics
77. *Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
78. Jim Edmonds, Cubs
79. *Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
80. Brian Giles, Padres
81. Gregor Blanco, Braves
82. Jayson Werth, Phillies
NOTE: Deserves to play every day.
83. Fernando Tatis, Mets
84. Reed Johnson, Cubs
85. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
86. Bill Hall, Brewers
87. Jody Gerut, Padres
88. Mark Teahen, Royals
89. Brian Giles, Padres
90. Cody Ross, Marlins
91. Gary Matthews, Angels
92. Endy Chavez, Mets
93. Shin-Soo Choo, Indians
94. John Bowker, Giants
95. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
96. Brandon Boggs, Rangers
97. Marlon Byrd, Rangers
98. Steve Pearce, Pirates
99. Ross Gload, Royals
100. Carlos Gonzalez, Athletics
101. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
102. Brandon Moss, Pirates
103. Frank Catalanotto, Rangers

Catchers
1. Brian McCann, Braves
2. Russell Martin, Dodgers
3. Ryan Doumit, Pirates
4. Geovany Soto, Cubs
5. Bengie Molina, Giants
6. Joe Mauer, Twins
7. Dioner Navarro, Rays
8. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
9. *Victor Martinez, Indians
NOTE: Might be back mid-month.
10. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
11. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
12. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
13. Gerald Laird, Rangers
14. Ivan Rodriguez, Yankees
15. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
16. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
NOTE: Growth year, and it's not Coors inflated.
17. Kelly Shoppach, Indians
18. Jesus Flores, Nationals
19. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
20. John Buck, Royals
21. Jeff Clement, Mariners
22. Rod Barajas, Blue Jays
23. Brandon Inge, Tigers
24. Jarrod Saltamacchia, Rangers
25. Jeff Mathis, Angels
26. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
27. Paul Bako, Reds
28. Chris Coste, Phillies
29. Jason Kendall, Brewers
30. *Mike Napoli, Angels
31. Miguel Olivo, Royals
32. Kenji Johjima, Mariners

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