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It’s time for another update to the player rankings. These are still strongly based on 5×5 keeper leagues with 20-game position eligibility requirements, since that is the format of all the leagues I play in. I also tend to favor young players with greater upside over veterans who I already know where their ceiling is set. I welcome comments and I expect more changes before Opening Day.

CATCHER
1. Victor Martinez, Indians
2. Russell Martin, Dodgers
3. Brian McCann, Braves
4. Joe Mauer, Twins
5. Jorge Posada, Yankees
6. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Rangers
7. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
8. J.R. Towles, Astros
9. Geovany Soto, Cubs
10. Bengie Molina, Giants
11. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
12. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
13. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
14. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
15. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
16. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
17. Ronny Paulino, Pirates
18. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
19. John Buck, Royals
20. Mike Napoli, Angels
21. Dioner Navarro, Rays
22. Josh Bard, Padres
23. Paul LoDuca, Nationals
24. Johnny Estrada, Nationals
25. Michael Barrett, Padres
26. Miguel Montero, Diamondbacks
27. Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays
28. Kelly Shoppach, Indians
29. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
30. David Ross, Reds

FIRST BASE
1. Ryan Howard, Phillies
2. Prince Fielder, Brewers
3. Mark Teixeira, Braves
4. Justin Morneau, Twins
5. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
6. Lance Berkman, Astros
7. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
8. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
9. Derrek Lee, Cubs
10. Victor Martinez, Indians
11. Carlos Pena, Rays
12. Ryan Garko, Indians
13. Paul Konerko, White Sox
14. Alex Gordon, Royals
15. James Loney, Dodgers
16. Adam LaRoche, Pirates
17. Nick Swisher, White Sox
18. Carlos Delgado, Mets
19. Todd Helton, Rockies
20. Casey Kotchman, Angels
21. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
22. Joey Votto, Reds
23. Mike Jacobs, Marlins
24. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Rangers
25. Daric Barton, Athletics
26. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
27. Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays
28. Dmitri Young, Nationals
29. Kevin Millar, Orioles
30. Richie Sexson, Mariners

SECOND BASE
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
2. Brandon Phillips, Reds
3. BJ Upton, Rays
4. Robinson Cano, Yankees
5. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
6. Brian Roberts, Orioles
7. Rickie Weeks, Brewers
8. Placido Polanco, Tigers
9. Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
10. Dan Uggla, Marlins
11. Howie Kendrick, Angels
12. Kelly Johnson, Braves
13. Ty Wigginton, Astros
14. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
15. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
16. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
17. Luis Castillo, Mets
18. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
19. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
20. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
21. Yunel Escobar, Braves
22. Kazuo Matsui, Astros
23. Tadahito Iguchi, Padres
24. Erick Aybar, Angels
25. Mark Ellis, Athletics
26. Jose Lopez, Mariners
27. Ronnie Belliard, Nationals
28. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
29. Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
30. Kevin Frandsen, Giants

SHORTSTOP
1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2. Jose Reyes, Mets
3. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
4. Carlos Guillen, Tigers
5. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
6. Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
7. Derek Jeter, Yankees
8. Michael Young, Rangers
9. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox
10. Edgar Renteria, Tigers
11. Julio Lugo, Red Sox
12. Miguel Tejada, Astros
13. J. J. Hardy, Brewers
14. Khalil Greene, Padres
15. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
16. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
17. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
18. Felipe Lopez, Nationals
19. Erick Aybar, Angels
20. Jason Bartlett, Rays
21. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
22. Yunel Escobar, Braves
23. David Eckstein, Blue Jays
24. Brendan Harris, Twins
25. Jack Wilson, Pirates
26. Juan Uribe, White Sox
27. Tony Pena, Royals
28. Mark Loretta, Padres
29. Jeff Keppinger, Reds
30. Bobby Crosby, Athletics

THIRD BASE
1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. David Wright, Mets
3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
4. Ryan Braun, Brewers
5. Chone Figgins, Angels
6. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
7. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
8. Chipper Jones, Braves
9. Alex Gordon, Royals
10. Adrian Beltre, Mariners
11. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
12. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
13. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
14. Mike Lowell, Red Sox
15. Scott Rolen, Blue Jays
16. Troy Glaus, Cardinals
17. Ty Wigginton, Astros
18. Hank Blalock, Rangers
19. Evan Longoria, Rays
20. Andy LaRoche, Dodgers
21. Josh Fields, White Sox
22. Mike Lamb, Twins
23. Maicer Izturis, Angels
24. Melvin Mora, Orioles
25. Eric Chavez, Athletics
26. Akinori Iwamura, Rays
27. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
28. Chase Headley, Padres
29. Jose Bautista, Pirates
30. Casey Blake, Indians

OUTFIELDERS
1. Matt Holliday, Rockies
2. Carl Crawford, Rays
3. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
4. Grady Sizemore, Indians
5. Carlos Lee, Astros
6. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
7. Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks
8. Carlos Beltran, Mets
9. Nick Markakis, Orioles
10. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
11. Lance Berkman, Astros
12. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
13. Alex Rios, Blue Jays
14. Corey Hart, Brewers
15. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
16. B.J. Upton, Rays
17. Chris Young, Diamondbacks
18. Hunter Pence, Astros
19. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
20. Adam Dunn, Reds
21. Torii Hunter, Angels
22. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
23. Bobby Abreu, Yankees
24. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
25. Juan Pierre, Dodgers
26. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
27. Shane Victorino, Phillies
28. Jeff Francoeur, Braves
29. Willy Taveras, Rockies
30. Delmon Young, Twins
31. Pat Burrell, Phillies
32. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
33. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
34. Jason Bay, Pirates
35. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
36. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
37. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
38. Aaron Rowand, Giants
39. Andruw Jones, Dodgers
40. Nick Swisher, White Sox
41. Michael Bourn, Astros
42. Johnny Damon, Yankees
43. Jason Kubel, Twins
44. Josh Willingham, Marlins
45. Gary Sheffield, Tigers
46. Raul Ibanez, Mariners
47. Luke Scott, Orioles
48. Chris Duncan, Cardinals
49. Matt Cuddyer, Twins
50. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
51. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
52. Garret Anderson, Angels
53. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals
54. Josh Fields, White Sox
55. Melky Cabrera, Yankees
56. Cameron Maybin, Marlins
57. Mike Cameron, Brewers
58. Adam Jones, Orioles
59. Ken Griffey Jr., Reds
60. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
61. Bill Hall, Brewers
62. Gary Matthews, Angels
63. Geoff Jenkins, Phillies
64. Brian Giles, Padres
65. Carlos Gomez, Twins
66. Jay Bruce, Reds
67. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
68. Elijah Dukes, Nationals
69. Coco Crisp, Red Sox
70. Matt Murton, Cubs
71. Franklin Gutierrez, Indians
72. Lastings Milledge, Nationals
73. Andre Ethier, Dodgers
74. Austin Kearns, Nationals
75. Travis Buck, Athletics
76. Xavier Nady, Pirates
77. Felix Pie, Cubs
78. Scott Hairston, Padres
79. Jose Guillen, Royals
80. Luis Gonzalez, Marlins
81. Marlon Byrd, Rangers
82. Nate McLouth, Pirates
83. Colby Rasmus, Cardinals
84. Matt Diaz, Braves
85. Wily Mo Pena, Nationals

DESIGNATED HITTERS
1. David Ortiz, Red Sox
2. Travis Hafner, Indians
3. Jim Thome, White Sox
4. Frank Thomas, Blue Jays
5. Jason Kubel, Twins
6. Gary Sheffield, Tigers
7. Billy Butler, Royals
8. Jack Cust, Athletics
9. Jason Giambi, Yankees
10. Milton Bradley, Rangers
11. Jose Vidro, Mariners
12. Aubrey Huff, Orioles
13. Jonny Gomes, Rays

STARTING PITCHERS
1. Johan Santana, Mets
2. Jake Peavy, Padres
3. Erik Bedard, Mariners
4. Brandon Webb, Diamondbacks
5. Dan Haren, Diamondbacks
6. Justin Verlander, Tigers
7. Felix Hernandez, Mariners
8. Scott Kazmir, Rays
9. C.C. Sabathia, Indians
10. Josh Beckett, Red Sox
11. James Shields, Rays
12. Daisuke Matsuzaka, Red Sox
13. Cole Hamels, Phillies
14. Roy Oswalt, Astros
15. Roy Halladay, Blue Jays
16. John Lackey, Angels
17. Yovani Gallardo, Brewers
18. Aaron Harang, Reds
19. Chris Young, Padres
20. Javier Vazquez, White Sox
21. Rich Hill, Cubs
22. Ian Snell, Pirates
23. A.J. Burnett, Blue Jays
24. Pedro Martinez, Mets
25. John Smoltz, Braves
26. Dustin McGowan, Blue Jays
27. Chad Billingsley, Dodgers
28. Fausto Carmona, Indians
29. John Maine, Mets
30. Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
31. Tim Lincecum, Giants
32. Jeff Francis, Rockies
33. Tim Hudson, Braves
34. Matt Cain, Giants
35. Joe Blanton, Athletics
36. Carlos Zambrano, Cubs
37. Chien-Ming Wang, Yankees
38. Ted Lilly, Cubs
39. Brett Myers, Phillies
40. Phil Hughes, Yankees
41. Francisco Liriano, Twins
42. Jeremy Bonderman, Tigers
43. Zack Greinke, Royals
44. Derek Lowe, Dodgers
45. Brad Penny, Dodgers
46. Ben Sheets, Brewers
47. Shaun Marcum, Blue Jays
48. Clay Buchholz, Red Sox
49. Jered Weaver, Angels
50. Joba Chamberlain, Yankees
51. Andy Pettitte, Yankees
52. Kelvim Escobar, Angels
53. Oliver Perez, Mets
54. Tom Gorzelanny, Pirates
55. Manny Parra, Brewers
56. Bronson Arroyo, Reds
57. Mark Buehrle, White Sox
58. David Bush, Brewers
59. Scott Baker, Twins
60. Jon Lester, Red Sox
61. Jon Garland, Angels
62. Randy Johnson, Diamondacks
63. Rich Harden, Athletics
64. Franklin Morales, Rockies
65. Tom Glavine, Braves
66. Chuck James, Braves
67. Ian Kennedy, Yankees
68. Kevin Slowey, Twins
69. Greg Maddux, Padres
70. Matt Garza, Rays
71. Andy Sonnanstine, Rays
72. Paul Maholm, Pirates
73. Andrew Miller, Marlins
74. Scott Olsen, Marlins
75. Homer Bailey, Reds
76. Ubaldo Jimenez, Rockies
77. Chris Capuano, Brewers
78. Dontrelle Willis, Tigers
79. Doug Davis, Diamondbacks
80. Carlos Silva, Mariners
81. Daniel Cabrera, Orioles
82. Jake Westbrook, Indians
83. Jonathan Sanchez, Giants
84. Mark Prior, Padres
85. Nate Robertson, Tigers
86. Chris Carpenter, Cardinals
87. Mike Mussina, Yankees
88. Boof Bonser, Twins
89. Edwin Jackson, Rays
90. Hiroki Kuroda, Dodgers
91. Randy Wolf, Padres
92. Jose Contreras, White Sox
93. Adam Loewen, Orioles
94. Jason Bergmann, Nationals
95. Ervin Santana, Angels
96. Jarrod Washburn, Mariners
97. Luke Hochevar, Royals
98. Aaron Laffey, Indians
99. Jeremy Guthrie, Orioles
100. Kevin Millwood, Rangers
101. Brian Bannister, Royals
102. Noah Lowry, Giants
103. Kyle Kendrick, Phillies
104. Edinson Volquez, Reds
105. Justin Duchscherer, Athletics
106. Micah Owings, Diamondbacks
107. Wandy Rodriguez, Astros
108. Curt Schilling, Red Sox
109. Jaime Moyer, Phillies
110. Bartolo Colon, Red Sox
111. Dallas Braden, Athletics
112. Brandon Morrow, Mariners
113. Gio Gonzalez, Athletics
114. Joe Saunders, Angels
115. Cha Seung Baek, Mariners

RELIEF PITCHERS
1. Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox
2. J.J. Putz, Mariners
3. Joe Nathan, Twins
4. Francisco Rodriguez, Angels
5. Mariano Rivera, Yankees
6. Francisco Cordero, Reds
7. Takashi Saito, Dodgers
8. Jose Valverde, Astros
9. Billy Wagner, Mets
10. Manuel Corpas, Rockies
11. Matt Capps, Pirates
12. Bobby Jenks, White Sox
13. Chad Cordero, Nationals
14. B.J. Ryan, Blue Jays
15. Rafael Soriano, Braves
16. Trevor Hoffman, Padres
17. Joakim Soria, Royals
18. Jason Isringhausen, Cardinals
19. Brad Lidge, Phillies
20. Troy Percival, Rays
21. Eric Gagne, Brewers
22. Joe Borowski, Indians
23. Todd Jones, Tigers
24. Kevin Gregg, Marlins
25. Brian Wilson, Giants
26. Carlos Marmol, Cubs
27. Jonathan Broxton, Dodgers
28. Rafael Betancourt, Indians
29. George Sherrill, Orioles
30. C.J. Wilson, Rangers