Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

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

Next Update: 9/23

First Base/DH
1. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
NOTE: A monster in second half.
2. *Albert Pujols, Cardinals
3. Mark Teixeira, Angels
4. Justin Morneau, Twins
5. Ryan Howard, Phillies
NOTE: More contact would be nice.
6. Lance Berkman, Astros
7. Prince Fielder, Brewers
8. *David Ortiz, Red Sox
9. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
10. Carlos Pena, Rays
11. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
12. Carlos Delgado, Mets
NOTE: Arguably the team MVP.
13. Derrek Lee, Cubs
14. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
15. Jason Giambi, Yankees
16. James Loney, Dodgers
17. Joey Votto, Reds
18. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
19. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
20. Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays
21. *Paul Konerko, White Sox
22. Casey Kotchman, Braves
23. Jim Thome, White Sox
24. Kevin Millar, Orioles
25. Travis Hafner, Indians
NOTE: He's back, but power isn't.

Second Base
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
2. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
3. Brian Roberts, Orioles
4. Dan Uggla, Marlins
5. Mark DeRosa, Cubs
6. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
7. Robinson Cano, Yankees
8. Jose Lopez, Mariners
9. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
NOTE: Lineup jockeying doesn't help confidence.
10. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
11. Placido Polanco, Tigers
12. Kelly Johnson, Braves
13. Omar Infante, Braves
14. Willie Harris, Nationals
15. Emilio Bonifacio, Nationals
16. Luis Rodriguez, Padres
17. Nick Punto, Twins
18. *Kaz Matsui, Astros
19. Alberto Callaspo, Royals
20. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
21. Blake DeWitt, Dodgers
22. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
NOTE: Back on the radar for 2009.
23. Alexi Casilla, Twins
24. Jerry Hairston, Reds
NOTE: Time opens up with Phillips out.
25. Joe Inglett, Blue Jays
26. Eugenio Velez, Giants
27. Ray Durham, Brewers
28. Aaron Miles, Cardinals
29. Luis Castillo, Mets

Shortstop
1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2. Jose Reyes, Mets
3. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
4. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
5. Derek Jeter, Yankees
6. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
7. Mike Aviles, Royals
NOTE: Late-blooming prospect makes good.
8. Michael Young, Rangers
9. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
10. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
11. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
12. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
NOTE: Free-swinging approach somehow works for him.
13. Miguel Tejada, Astros
14. J.J. Hardy, Brewers
15. Jed Lowrie, Red Sox
16. Yunel Escobar, Braves
17. Jeff Keppinger, Reds
18. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
19. Erick Aybar, Angels
20. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
21. Nomar Garciaparra, Dodgers
22. Clint Barmes, Rockies
23. Jason Bartlett, Rays
24. *Bobby Crosby, Athletics
25. Cesar Izturis, Cardinals
26. Juan Uribe, White Sox

Third Base
1. David Wright, Mets
2. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
3. Ryan Braun, Brewers
4. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
5. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
6. Evan Longoria, Rays
NOTE: Back for the final two weeks.
7. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
8. Chone Figgins, Angels
9. *Chipper Jones, Braves
NOTE: One opponent who will miss Shea Stadium.
10. *Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
11. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
12. *Melvin Mora, Orioles
13. Ian Stewart, Rockies
14. Chris Davis, Rangers
15. *Hank Blalock, Rangers
16. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
17. Ryan Garko, Indians
18. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
19. *Casey Blake, Dodgers
NOTE: Keep an eye on sore back.
20. *Ty Wigginton, Astros
21. *Carlos Guillen, Tigers
22. *Troy Glaus, Cardinals
23. *Mike Lowell, Red Sox
NOTE: Hip problem not going away.
24. Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
25. *Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
26. Marco Scutaro, Blue Jays
27. Willy Aybar, Rays
28. Geoff Blum, Astros
29. Rich Aurilia, Giants
30. Jack Hannahan, Athletics
31. Andy Marte, Indians

Outfield
1. Grady Sizemore, Indians
2. Manny Ramirez, Dodgers
NOTE: SoCal agrees with him.
3. Matt Holliday, Rockies
4. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
5. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
6. Nick Markakis, Orioles
7. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
8. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
9. *Jason Bay, Red Sox
10. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
11. Carlos Beltran, Mets
12. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
13. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
14. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
15. Hunter Pence, Astros
16. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
17. Xavier Nady, Yankees
18. Johnny Damon, Yankees
19. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
20. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
21. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
22. Nate McLouth, Pirates
23. *Mike Cameron, Brewers
24. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
25. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
NOTE: Loving live just in front of Manny.
26. Shane Victorino, Phillies
27. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
28. Corey Hart, Brewers
NOTE: Major slump came at worst time.
29. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
30. Elijah Dukes, Nationals
31. Willy Taveras, Rockies
NOTE: Aggressive running, and we appreciate it.
32. *Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
33. *Torii Hunter, Angels
NOTE: All Anaheim guys are risky plays down the stretch.
34. Denard Span, Twins
35. Shin-Soo Choo, Indians
36. Jayson Werth, Phillies
NOTE: Owns lefties, capable against righties.
37. Randy Winn, Giants
38. Aaron Rowand, Giants
39. Pat Burrell, Phillies
40. Adam Dunn, Diamondbacks
41. Rajai Davis, Athletics
42. Adam Jones, Orioles
43. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
44. *B.J. Upton, Rays
NOTE: Won't be healthy the rest of the way.
45. Jason Kubel, Twins
46. *Jose Guillen, Royals
47. Jack Cust, Athletics
48. Delmon Young, Twins
49. Chase Headley, Padres
50. Nelson Cruz, Rangers
51. *Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
52. Ben Francisco, Indians
53. David DeJesus, Royals
54. Luke Scott, Orioles
55. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
56. Brian Giles, Padres
NOTE: Still an OBP machine.
57. Adam Lind, Blue Jays
58. Marlon Byrd, Rangers
59. *Michael Bourn, Astros
60. *Juan Pierre, Dodgers
61. Josh Anderson, Braves
NOTE: Cheap speed for the finish.
62. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
63. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
64. *Carlos Gomez, Twins
65. Mark Teahen, Royals
66. Ken Griffey, White Sox
67. *Milton Bradley, Rangers
68. *Garret Anderson, Angels
69. Carlos Gonzalez, Athletics
70. Jay Bruce, Reds
71. Eric Hinske, Rays
72. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
73. Cody Ross, Marlins
74. Jim Edmonds, Cubs
75. *Marcus Thames, Tigers
76. *Juan Rivera, Angels
77. *Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
78. Nick Swisher, White Sox
NOTE: Looks lost at the plate these days.
79. Matt Joyce, Tigers
80. Josh Willingham, Marlins
81. Bill Hall, Brewers
82. *J.D. Drew, Red Sox
83. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
84. Reed Johnson, Cubs
85. Gregor Blanco, Braves
86. Ross Gload, Royals
87. *Jody Gerut, Padres
88. *Hideki Matsui, Yankees
NOTE: Shutting it down after this week.

Catchers
1. Brian McCann, Braves
2. Russell Martin, Dodgers
3. Geovany Soto, Cubs
4. Joe Mauer, Twins
5. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
6. Kelly Shoppach, Indians
NOTE: The breakout year no one saw coming.
7. Ryan Doumit, Pirates
8. Victor Martinez, Indians
9. Bengie Molina, Giants
10. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
11. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
12. Chris Iannetta, Rockies
NOTE: Will be trendy, if not costly, in 2009.
13. *Yadier Molina, Cardinals
14. Pablo Sandoval, Giants
15. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
16. Taylor Teagarden, Rangers
NOTE: A snappy two-week debut.
17. *Dioner Navarro, Rays
18. Rod Barajas, Blue Jays
19. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
20. Jeff Clement, Mariners
21. Mike Napoli, Angels
22. Gerald Laird, Rangers
23. Ivan Rodriguez, Yankees
24. Miguel Montero, Diamondbacks
25. *Jesus Flores, Nationals
26. John Baker, Marlins
27. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
28. Miguel Olivo, Royals
29. Brian Schneider, Mets
30. John Buck, Royals
31. Jeff Mathis, Angels

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