A Sneak Peak At Our Rankings

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 2:24 am

Hey folks, we just put the finishing touches on our first issue of Fantasy Sports Magazine. As always this will be part of your goodie bag for the NFBC. But we thought you might want to get an advance look at the rankings for our first issue. So here's a sneak peak at our Mixed League rankings. As always, we encourage discussion and feedback.

First Basemen

1. Albert Pujols St.L

2. Ryan Howard Phi.

3. Lance Berkman Hou.

4. Derrek Lee Cubs

5. Mark Teixeira Tex.

6. Justin Morneau . Min.

7. Paul Konerko WSox

8. Carlos Delgado Mets

9. Prince Fielder Mil.

10. Richie Sexson Sea.

11. Todd Helton Col.

12. Victor Martinez Cle.

13. Howie Kendrick LAA

14. Jason Giambi NYY

15. Nick Swisher Oak.

16. Adam LaRoche Atl.

17. Nick Johnson Wash.

18. Lyle Overbay Tor.

19. Nomar Garciaparra L.A.

20. Adrian Gonzalez S.D.

Second Basemen

1. Chase Utley Phi.

2. Brian Roberts Bal.

3. Robinson Cano NYY

4. Rickie Weeks Mil.

5. Julio Lugo Bos.

6. Jeff Kent L.A.

7. Howie Kendrick LAA

8. Brandon Phillips Cin.

9. Ray Durham S.F.

10. Dan Uggla Fla.

11. Tadahito Iguchi WSox

12. Freddy Sanchez Pit.

13. Marcus Giles S.D.

14. Josh Barfield Cle.

15. Ian Kinsler Tex.

16. Luis Castillo Min.

17. Orlando Hudson Ari.

18. Jorge Cantu T.B.

19. Ty Wigginton T.B.

20. Jose Lopez Sea.

Shortstops

1. Jose Reyes NYY

2. Jimmy Rollins Phi.

3. Derek Jeter NYY

4. Miguel Tejada Bal.

5. Hanley Ramirez Fla.

6. Michael Young Tex.

7. Rafael Furcal L.A.

8. Felipe Lopez Wash.

9. Carlos Guillen Det.

10. Julio Lugo T.B.

11. Bill Hall Mil.

12. Edgar Renteria Atl.

13. Orlando Cabrera LAA

14. Freddy Sanchez Pit.

15. Stephen Drew Ari.

16. Jhonny Peralta Cle.

17. Khalil Greene S.D.

18. Bobby Crosby Oak.

19. Rich Aurilia S.F.

20. Omar Vizquel S.F.

Third Basemen

1. Alex Rodriguez NYY

2. David Wright Mets

3. Miguel Cabrera Fla.

4. Aramis Ramirez Cubs

5. Garrett Atkins Col.

6. Chone Figgins LAA

7. Chipper Jones Atl.

8. Ryan Zimmerman Wash.

9. Scott Rolen St.L

10. Joe Crede WSox

11. Troy Glaus Tor.

12. Adrian Beltre Sea.

13. Eric Chavez Oak.

14. Chad Tracy Ari.

15. Hank Blalock Tex.

16. Melvin Mora Bal.

17. Edwin Encarnacion Cin.

18. Aubrey Huff Bal.

19. Freddy Sanchez Pit.

20. Brandon Inge Det.

Catchers

1. Joe Mauer Min.

2. Victor Martinez Cle.

3. Brian McCann Atl.

4. Ramon Hernandez Bal.

5. Jorge Posada NYY

6. Kenji Johjima Sea.

7. Michael Barrett Cubs

8. Ivan Rodriguez Det.

9. Russell Martin L.A.

10. Mike Piazza Oak.

11. A.J. Pierzynski WSox

12. Johnny Estrada Mil.

13. Jason Varitek Bos.

14. Bengie Molina S.F.

15. Paul Lo Duca Mets

16. Jason Kendall Oak.

17. Chris Ianetta Col.

18. Miguel Olivo Fla.

19. Ronny Paulino Pit.

20. David Ross Cin.

DHs/Utility

1. David Ortiz Bos.

2. Travis Hafner Cle.

3. Jim Thome WSox

4. Frank Thomas Tor.

5. Jonny Gomes T.B.

Outfielders

1. Alfonso Soriano. Cubs

2. Carl Crawford T.B.

3. Vladimir Guerrero LAA

4. Carlos Beltran Mets

5. Lance Berkman Hou.

6. Ichiro Suzuki Sea.

7. Carlos Lee Hou.

8. Grady Sizemore Cle.

9. Matt Holliday Col.

10. Vernon Wells Tor.

11. Bobby Abreu NYY

12. Manny Ramirez Bos.

13. Jason Bay Pit.

14. Juan Pierre L.A.

15. Andruw Jones Atl.

16. Chone Figgins LAA

17. Jermaine Dye WSox

18. Johnny Damon NYY

19. Corey Patterson Bal.

20. Raul Ibanez Sea.

Starting Pitchers

1. Johan Santana Min.

2. Roy Oswalt Hou.

3. Chris Carpenter St.L

4. Roy Halladay Tor.

5. Carlos Zambrano Cubs

6. Jake Peavy S.D.

7. Brandon Webb Ari.

8. Jeremy Bonderman Det.

9. Felix Hernandez Sea.

10. John Lackey LAA

11. Ben Sheets Mil.

12. Jered Weaver LAA

13. Scott Kazmir T.B.

14. Aaron Harang Cin.

15. Bronson Arroyo Cin.

16. Brett Myers Phi.

17. Jason Schmidt L.A.

18. Justin Verlander Det.

19. John Smoltz Atl.

20. Chien-Ming Wang NYY

Relief Pitchers

1. Francisco Rodriguez LAA

2. Joe Nathan Min.

3. B.J. Ryan Tor.

4. Billy Wagner Mets

5. Mariano Rivera NYY

6. Trevor Hoffman S.D.

7. Huston Street Oak.

8. J.J. Putz Sea.

9. Bobby Jenks WSox

10. Francisco Cordero Mil.

11. Chris Ray Bal.

12. Chad Cordero Wash.

13. Tom Gordon Phi.

14. Takashi Saito .L.A.

15. Brad Lidge Hou.

16. Eric Gagne Tex.

17. Bob Wickman Atl.

18. Jason Isringhausen St.L

19. Brian Fuentes Col.

20. Mike Gonzalez Pit.

eddiejag · Post by **eddiejag** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 5:07 am

TOM , THANKS for the sneak preview.

The results are very good, some of my opinion if thats alright.

WANG , making the top 20 is the only real pick i dont like.HAREN, and BEDARD would have much more value.I know WANG had 19 wins , but 76 strike outs in 218 innings is pretty bad.We did the Shawn Childs draft last night, ild see where these three pitches went.

Roberts the 2nd second baseman , ild pass.I will take a 2nd baseman much later, can get better value, Kent , or Kinsler you can get in the 10th or 11th round.

I hope it's ok to give opinions, i know you guys put a lot of work into this , and we thank you for the early look. EDDIE G

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 5:18 am

Funny Eddie the one thing I really thought looked at of wack was Wang that high too. Other than that solid list.

I have Wang somewhere around 45-50 for starting pitchers- too few k's for a number 2 or a number 3 in this format.

Nevadaman · Post by **Nevadaman** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 5:36 am

Great to see the rankings, but have to agree on Wang. He's nowhere near the top 20. I would have to say there will be no fantasy draft on the planet where Wang is selected ahead of CC Sabathia, Matt Cain or Cole Hamels!

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 5:45 am

My guess is the rankings on Wang took into consideration the 4x4 formats. Without K's, maybe Wang fits.

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 5:50 am

Raul Ibanez cracking the top 20 in OF? I've begun to suspect (probably a month after the rest of you) that outfield is thin at the top, then a quick drop to the "guys who won't hurt me too much..."

I have Ibanez falling back to the 75-18-80-.280 range.

eddiejag · Post by **eddiejag** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:10 am

Another 38 starting pitchers not in the top twenty went before WANG.

Here is the next 10 in order of Childs draft.

6TH ROUND Matsuzoka

7th rd Cain

7th rd Zito

7th rd Hamels

7th rd Sabbathia

7th rd Burnett

7th rd Willis

8th rd Harden

8th rd Haren

9th rd Bedard

10th rd Papelbon

Wang went 16 round pick 15

The Mighty Men · Post by **The Mighty Men** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:11 am

You are obviously expecting a pretty big year from Howie Kendrick. You must be expecting a high ave. and a decent amount of steals, but he has not flashed much power yet.

Why so high?

GOD Loves You · Post by **GOD Loves You** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:24 am

Originally posted by The Mighty Men:

You are obviously expecting a pretty big year from Howie Kendrick. You must be expecting a high ave. and a decent amount of steals, but he has not flashed much power yet.

Why so high? One of the best swings in the majors!

eddiejag · Post by **eddiejag** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:51 am

The outfieders look pretty good, one small change.You have Carlos Lee 7th , followed by Sizemore and Holliday.Sizemore and Holliday are that close, they should be 7th and 8th with Lee 9th and Abreu right behind Lee.Lee signing that big contract scares me , at the end of last season he looked like he weighed 300 pounds.He's one of the top 20 players i will be staying away from, i doubt he even steals 10.Sizemore and Holliday are much younger and on the way up.

Just my opinions.

poopy tooth · Post by **poopy tooth** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:12 am

Lee signing that big contract scares me , at the end of last season he looked like he weighed 300 poundsI agree, only Big Papi can pull off that kind of size! Lee will have good numbers this season, SB's will be very low. What worries me more is the "table setters" in Houston. Who will be on base for him to drive in? Will Berkman steal most RBI ops?