* = check status
First Base
1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
2. Mark Teixeira, Yankees
3. Justin Morneau, Twins
4. Ryan Howard, Phillies: Power to the opposite field is ridiculous.
5. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
6. Prince Fielder, Brewers: Best year no one is talking about.
7. *Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
8. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
9. *Joey Votto, Reds
10. Carlos Pena, Rays
11. Derrek Lee, Cubs
12. Kendry Morales, Angels: Power a surprise, but pedigree was always here.
13. *Lance Berkman, Astros
14. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
15. Paul Konerko, White Sox
16. James Loney, Dodgers
17. Russell Branyan, Mariners
18. Jim Thome, White Sox
19. Billy Butler, Royals
20. Aubrey Huff, Tigers
21. David Ortiz, Red Sox: Power has returned in second half.
22. Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays
23. Nick Swisher, Yankees
24. Mike Jacobs, Royals
25. Ryan Garko, Giants
26. Adam LaRoche, Braves
27. Randy Ruiz, Blue Jays: Crash Davis-type story will be fun to follow along.
28. *Nick Johnson, Marlins
29. *Travis Hafner, Indians: Weak shoulder, walk away now.
30. Todd Helton, Rockies
31. Andy Marte, Indians
32. Casey Kotchman, Red Sox
33. Travis Ishikawa, Giants
Second Base
1. Chase Utley, Phillies
2. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
3. Ian Kinsler, Rangers: Fits better at back of the order.
4. Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
5. Brian Roberts, Orioles
6. Brandon Phillips, Reds
7. Robinson Cano, Yankees: Easy swing generates loud results.
8. Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
9. Jose Lopez, Mariners
10. Clint Barmes, Rockies
11. Placido Polanco, Tigers: Plate coverage is unreal.
12. Howie Kendrick, Angels
13. Dan Uggla, Marlins: Peaks and valleys, just accept it.
14. *Freddy Sanchez, Giants
15. Felipe Lopez, Brewers
16. *Martin Prado, Braves
17. Kazuo Matsui, Astros
18. *Orlando Hudson, Dodgers
19. Willie Bloomquist, Royals: Man, this is a pedestrian lineup.
20. Alberto Callaspo, Royals
21. Delwyn Young, Pirates
22. Mark Ellis, Athletics
23. Casey McGehee, Brewers
24. Luis Castillo, Mets
25. *Chris Getz, White Sox
26. Jamey Carroll, Indians
27. Skip Schumaker, Cardinals
28. Mike Fontenot, Cubs
29. Nick Punto, Twins
30. Alexei Casilla, Twins
31. Kelly Johnson, Braves
32. *David Eckstein, Padres
Shortstop
1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
3. Derek Jeter, Yankees: A dark horse in MVP chase?
4. Jason Bartlett, Rays
5. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies: The star that stirs their drink.
6. Yunel Escobar, Braves
7. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
8. Ryan Theriot, Cubs
9. Miguel Tejada, Astros
10. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
11. Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
12. Jhonny Peralta, Indians
13. Orlando Cabrera, Twins
14. Elvis Andrus, Rangers: Major spike potential for 2010.
15. Everth Cabrera, Padres: Deserves long look in leadoff spot.
16. Alcides Escobar, Brewers
17. Cristian Guzman, Nationals
18. Julio Lugo, Cardinals
19. Edgar Renteria, Giants
20. Erick Aybar, Angels: The AL team with the NL attitude.
21. Jerry Hairston, Yankees
22. Maicer Izturis, Angels
23. Yuniesky Betancourt, Royals
24. Cesar Izturis, Orioles
25. Brendan Ryan, Cardinals
26. Jack Wilson, Mariners
27. Alex Cora, Mets
28. Alex Gonzalez, Red Sox: Don't laugh, the move makes sense.
29. Adam Everett, Tigers
30. Ramon Santiago, Tigers
31. *J.J. Hardy, Brewers
32. *Jose Reyes, Mets: It's doubtful we see him in 2009.
Third Base
1. Evan Longoria, Rays
2. David Wright, Mets
3. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
4. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
5. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals: Washington's lineup is better than you think.
6. Chone Figgins, Angels
7. Chipper Jones, Braves
8. Michael Young, Rangers: Fielding has slipped, but bat is fine.
9. *Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
10. Mike Lowell, Red Sox
11. Hank Blalock, Rangers
12. Mark DeRosa, Cardinals
13. Gordon Beckham, White Sox: Quick study, future star.
14. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
15. Casey Blake, Dodgers
16. *Scott Rolen, Reds
17. Melvin Mora, Orioles
18. Andy LaRoche, Pirates
19. *Joe Crede, Twins
20. Mark Teahen, Royals
21. Ryan Roberts, Diamondbacks
22. Pedro Feliz, Phillies
23. Ian Stewart, Rockies
24. Willy Aybar, Rays
25. Emilio Bonifacio, Marlins: Works better as a flex player.
26. Ty Wigginton, Orioles
27. Garrett Atkins, Rockies
28. *Edwin Encarnacion, Blue Jays
29. *Alex Gordon, Royals
Outfield
1. Ryan Braun, Brewers
2. Carl Crawford, Rays
3. Curtis Granderson, Tigers
4. Raul Ibanez, Phillies
5. Matt Holliday, Cardinals: Don't be surprised if he re-ups here.
6. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
7. *Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
8. Manny Ramirez, Dodgers
9. Carlos Lee, Astros
10. Jason Bay, Red Sox
11. *Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
12. *Nelson Cruz, Rangers
13. Matt Kemp, Dodgers: Come on, Joe, give him a decent slot.
14. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
15. Nick Markakis, Orioles
16. Grady Sizemore, Indians: Next year's second-round steal.
17. Shane Victorino, Phillies: Most underrated played in the NL.
18. Andre Ethier, Dodgers: Will win a batting title someday.
19. Bobby Abreu, Angels
20. Shin-Soo Choo, Indians
21. Johnny Damon, Yankees
22. Adam Lind, Blue Jays
23. *Torii Hunter, Angels
24. *Adam Jones, Orioles: Make no assumptions with his sore back.
25. Ben Zobrist, Rays
26. Jayson Werth, Phillies
27. Hunter Pence, Astros
28. Brad Hawpe, Rockies
29. B.J. Upton, Rays: All messed up at plate, demoted to ninth in order.
30. Alexis Rios, White Sox
31. Carlos Quentin, White Sox
32. Michael Bourn, Astros: Short swing agrees with him.
33. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
34. Franklin Gutierrez, Mariners: The AL's most underrated played.
35. Jason Kubel, Twins: Knees hate him, but what a swing.
36. Juan Rivera, Angels
37. Jermaine Dye, White Sox
38. *Alfonso Soriano, Cubs: That knee just isn't right.
39. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
40. *Nate McLouth, Braves
41. Adam Dunn, Nationals: Might hit 40 on the dot again.
42. Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
43. Michael Cuddyer, Twins
44. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
45. Denard Span, Twins
46. Mike Cameron, Brewers
47. Chris Coghlan, Marlins: Lineup looks a lot better when he's in it.
48. Josh Willingham, Nationals
49. Colby Rasmus, Cardinals
50. *Carlos Guillen, Tigers: Isn't ready to bat righty yet, or play the field.
51. Luke Scott, Orioles
52. J.D. Drew, Red Sox
53. Jack Cust, Athletics
54. *Corey Hart, Brewers
55. Garrett Jones, Pirates: He's earned a role for 2010.
56. *Cody Ross, Marlins
57. Rajai Davis, Athletics: Speed is legit, walk spike, order promotion, buy in.
58. *Jay Bruce, Reds
59. *Milton Bradley, Cubs: It's going to end badly, it always does.
60. Lastings Milledge, Pirates
61. Randy Winn, Giants
62. Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
63. Julio Borbon, Rangers: Kenny Lofton 2.0?
64. *Dexter Fowler, Rockies
65. Jeff Francoeur, Mets: Approach hasn't changed, though he's hitting now.
66. Kyle Blanks, Padres
67. Jonny Gomes, Reds: Belongs in the American League, hitter-only.
68. Aaron Rowand, Giants
69. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
70. Scott Hairston, Athletics
71. Gerardo Parra, Diamondbacks
72. *Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies: In the middle of a breakthrough but can't stay healthy.
73. Danny Murphy, Mets
74. Marlon Byrd, Rangers
75. *Ryan Church, Braves
76. *Willy Taveras, Reds
77. Laynce Nix, Reds
78. Chase Headley, Padres: Learning to crawl.
79. Carlos Gomez, Twins
80. Delmon Young, Twins
81. Marcus Thames, Tigers
82. Seth Smith, Rockies: Needed with others nicked up.
83. *Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
84. Pat Burrell, Rays
85. Matt Diaz, Braves
86. Willie Harris, Nationals
87. Garret Anderson, Braves
88. David Murphy, Rangers
89. *Cameron Maybin, Marlins
Catcher
1. Joe Mauer, Twins
2. *Pablo Sandoval, Giants
3. Victor Martinez, Red Sox: Open to staying with Red Sox.
4. Brian McCann, Braves
5. *Jorge Posada, Yankees
6. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
7. Matt Wieters, Orioles: World domination will have to wait.
8. Mike Napoli, Angels
9. Benjie Molina, Giants
10. *Brandon Inge, Tigers: Nagging knee injury is taking its toll.
11. Ryan Doumit, Pirates
12. *Geovany Soto, Cubs
13. Miguel Montero, Diamondbacks
14. Chris Iannetta, Rockies: One more post-hype try next year.
15. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
16. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
17. Miguel Olivo, Royals
18. Russell Martin, Dodgers: Did the innings tax ruin his bat?
19. Rod Barajas, Blue Jays
20. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Rangers
21. John Baker, Marlins
22. Kelly Shoppach, Indians
23. Ryan Hanigan, Reds
24. *Ramon Hernandez, Reds
25. Omir Santos, Mets
26. Gregg Zaun, Rays: Pushed Navarro out of the way.
27. Ivan Rodriguez, Astros
28. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
29. Jason Jaramillo, Pirates
30. *Jeff Clement, Pirates
31. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
32. Josh Bard, Nationals
33. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
34. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
35. Gerald Laird, Tigers
36. Alex Avila, Tigers
