Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

Next Update: 9/16

First Base/DH
1. Mark Teixeira, Angels
2. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
3. *Albert Pujols, Cardinals
NOTE: Might get elbow fixed after season.
4. Prince Fielder, Brewers
5. Justin Morneau, Twins
6. Ryan Howard, Phillies
7. Lance Berkman, Astros
8. *David Ortiz, Red Sox
NOTE: Admits he's not 100 percent healthy.
9. Carlos Pena, Rays
10. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
NOTE: Career year could make him 2009 pricy.
11. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
12. Carlos Delgado, Mets
13. Derrek Lee, Cubs
14. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
15. Jason Giambi, Yankees
16. James Loney, Dodgers
17. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
18. Joey Votto, Reds
19. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
20. Paul Konerko, White Sox
NOTE: Nifty rally over last month.
21. Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays
22. Casey Kotchman, Braves
23. Jim Thome, White Sox
24. Kevin Millar, Orioles
25. *Travis Hafner, Indians
26. Martin Prado, Braves
27. Brian LaHair, Mariners

Second Base
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
2. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
NOTE: Belongs in MVP discussion.
3. Brian Roberts, Orioles
4. Brandon Phillips, Reds
5. Dan Uggla, Marlins
6. Robinson Cano, Yankees
7. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
8. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
9. Jose Lopez, Mariners
NOTE: One of few Seattle highlights.
10. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
11. Placido Polanco, Tigers
12. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
13. Omar Infante, Braves
14. Kelly Johnson, Braves
15. Willie Harris, Nationals
16. *Kaz Matsui, Astros
17. Emilio Bonifacio, Nationals
NOTE: More relaxed at bottom of order.
18. Nick Punto, Twins
19. *Mark Ellis, Athletics
20. Luis Rodriguez, Padres
21. *Howie Kendrick, Angels
22. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
23. Alexi Casilla, Twins
24. Blake DeWitt, Dodgers
25. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
26. Joe Inglett, Blue Jays
27. Ray Durham, Brewers
28. Aaron Miles, Cardinals
29. Luis Castillo, Mets
30. Eugenio Velez, Giants

Shortstop
1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2. Jose Reyes, Mets
3. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
NOTE: He's answered boo-birds and then some.
4. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
5. Derek Jeter, Yankees
6. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
7. *Mike Aviles, Royals
8. Michael Young, Rangers
9. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
10. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
11. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
12. Miguel Tejada, Astros
13. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
14. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
15. Jed Lowrie, Red Sox
16. Jeff Keppinger, Reds
17. Yunel Escobar, Braves
18. Emmanuel Burriss, Giants
NOTE: Has the spot for 2009.
19. Erick Aybar, Angels
20. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
21. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
22. Nomar Garciaparra, Dodgers
NOTE: A sad "what could have been" story.
23. Jason Bartlett, Rays
24. Clint Barmes, Rockies
25. *Bobby Crosby, Athletics
26. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
27. Juan Uribe, White Sox
28. *Rafael Furcal, Dodgers

Third Base
1. David Wright, Mets
NOTE: Pennant pressure doesn't faze him.
2. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
3. Ryan Braun, Brewers
4. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
5. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
6. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
NOTE: Gets himself out too much.
7. Chone Figgins, Angels
8. Ian Stewart, Rockies
9. *Evan Longoria, Rays
10. *Chipper Jones, Braves
11. *Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
NOTE: Shoulder feeling better of late.
12. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
13. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
14. Chris Davis, Rangers
15. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
16. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
17. Casey Blake, Dodgers
18. *Carlos Guillen, Tigers
19. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
20. Ryan Garko, Indians
21. *Ty Wigginton, Astros
NOTE: Injury nicks ruin a mad run.
22. *Mike Lowell, Red Sox
23. *Melvin Mora, Orioles
24. Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
25. *Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
26. *Hank Blalock, Rangers
27. Marco Scutaro, Blue Jays
28. Willy Aybar, Rays
29. Geoff Blum, Astros
30. Rich Aurilia, Giants
31. Jack Hannahan, Athletics
32. Andy Marte, Indians

Outfield
1. Grady Sizemore, Indians
NOTE: And we still haven't seen his best yet.
2. Manny Ramirez, Dodgers
NOTE: I Love LA.
3. Matt Holliday, Rockies
4. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
5. Jason Bay, Red Sox
6. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
7. Nick Markakis, Orioles
8. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
9. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
10. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
NOTE: Do-it-all igniter, still on escalator.
11. Carlos Beltran, Mets
12. Corey Hart, Brewers
13. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
14. Xavier Nady, Yankees
15. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
16. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
17. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
18. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
19. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
20. Johnny Damon, Yankees
21. Hunter Pence, Astros
22. *B.J. Upton, Rays
23. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
24. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
25. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
26. Nate McLouth, Pirates
27. *Mike Cameron, Brewers
28. Shane Victorino, Phillies
29. Torii Hunter, Angels
30. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
NOTE: A 25-25 season waiting to happen.
31. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
32. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
33. Pat Burrell, Phillies
34. Aaron Rowand, Giants
35. Elijah Dukes, Nationals
NOTE: Another toolsy guy in Washington outfield.
36. Randy Winn, Giants
37. Willy Taveras, Rockies
38. Denard Span, Twins
39. Jayson Werth, Phillies
40. *Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
41. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
42. Adam Dunn, Diamondbacks
43. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
44. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
45. *Milton Bradley, Rangers
46. Jay Bruce, Reds
47. Jason Kubel, Twins
48. Shin-Soo Choo, Indians
NOTE: Like Frampton, he's coming alive.
49. Rajai Davis, Athletics
NOTE: Sneaky speed for the stretch run.
50. Fred Lewis, Giants
51. *Jose Guillen, Royals
52. Adam Jones, Orioles
53. Delmon Young, Twins
54. Ben Francisco, Indians
55. Jack Cust, Athletics
NOTE: The ultimate "three true outcomes" guy.
56. Luke Scott, Orioles
57. Chase Headley, Padres
58. Nelson Cruz, Rangers
59. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
60. *Michael Bourn, Astros
61. David DeJesus, Royals
62. *Juan Pierre, Dodgers
63. Adam Lind, Blue Jays
64. Nick Swisher, White Sox
NOTE: Needed more with Quentin injury.
65. Marlon Byrd, Rangers
66. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
67. *Carlos Gomez, Twins
68. *Garret Anderson, Angels
69. *Jody Gerut, Padres
70. Eric Hinske, Rays
71. Ken Griffey, White Sox
72. Jim Edmonds, Cubs
73. Matt Joyce, Tigers
74. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
NOTE: Should have stayed in minors longer.
75. *Marcus Thames, Tigers
76. Mark Teahen, Royals
77. Josh Anderson, Braves
78. Cody Ross, Marlins
79. Juan Rivera, Angels
80. Josh Willingham, Marlins
81. Bill Hall, Brewers
NOTE: Change of scenery would make sense.
82. *J.D. Drew, Red Sox
83. Brian Giles, Padres
84. *Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
85. Gregor Blanco, Braves
86. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
NOTE: Stock collapsed in second half.
87. Ryan Church, Mets
88. Reed Johnson, Cubs
89. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
90. Fernando Tatis, Mets
91. Carlos Gonzalez, Athletics
92. Brandon Boggs, Rangers
93. Darin Erstad, Astros
94. Daniel Murphy, Mets
95. Ross Gload, Royals
96. *David Murphy, Rangers
97. Gary Matthews, Angels
98. Dexter Fowler, Rockies

Catchers
1. Brian McCann, Braves
2. Russell Martin, Dodgers
3. Geovany Soto, Cubs
4. Joe Mauer, Twins
5. Ryan Doumit, Pirates
6. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
NOTE: They'll ride him during pennant race.
7. Bengie Molina, Giants
8. Kelly Shoppach, Indians
9. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
10. Victor Martinez, Indians
NOTE: Finally hit one out.
11. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
12. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
13. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
14. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
15. Pablo Sandoval, Giants
16. *Dioner Navarro, Rays
NOTE: Demands of season are taking a toll.
17. Rod Barajas, Blue Jays
18. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
19. Jeff Clement, Mariners
20. Mike Napoli, Angels
21. Gerald Laird, Rangers
22. Ivan Rodriguez, Yankees
23. Miguel Montero, Diamondbacks
24. Jesus Flores, Nationals
25. John Baker, Marlins
26. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
27. Miguel Olivo, Royals
28. Brian Schneider, Mets
29. John Buck, Royals
30. Jeff Mathis, Angels

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