| PLAYER |
TEAM |
COMMENTS |
| 1. Albert Pujols |
Cardinals |
Got to take him if you have first pick. |
| 2. Ryan Howard |
Phillies |
As likely as any to be HR leader. |
| 3. David Ortiz |
Red Sox |
Keeps putting up big RBI numbers. |
| 4. Justin Morneau |
Twins |
Will benefit if Mauer has better year. |
| 5. Prince Fielder |
Brewers |
Still reaching his potential. |
| 6. Travis Hafner |
Indians |
Does nothing but hit for Indians. |
| 7. Todd Helton |
Rockies |
Provides high average for this position. |
| 8. Derrek Lee |
Cubs |
Posted decent numbers in comeback. |
| 9. Mark Teixeira |
Braves |
Quality runs deep at this position. |
| 10. Paul Konerko |
White Sox |
Tends to get overlooked at draft. |
| 11. Adrian Gonzalez |
Padres |
Super hitter in weak lineup. |
| 12. Lance Berkman |
Astros |
Lost some value when moved to first base. |
| 13. Carlos Guillen |
Tigers |
High-average hitter on high-scoring team. |
| 14. Jason Giambi |
Yankees |
Don't give up on this guy yet. |
| 15. James Loney |
Dodgers |
Has established himself at position. |
| 17. Richie Sexson |
Mariners |
Gives you homers, but little else. |
| 18. Conor Jackson |
Diamondbacks |
Gets nice opportunity, but is he ready? |
| 19. Frank Thomas |
Blue Jays |
Was disappointment in 2007. |
| 20. Carlos Pena |
Devil Rays |
Big contract likely to weigh him down. |
| 21. Jim Thome |
White Sox |
Not what he used to be, but still good. |
| 21. Kevin Youkilis |
Red Sox |
First baseman with unusual stats. |
| 22. Joey Votto |
Reds |
Many inquired about his availability. |
| 23. Daric Barton |
A’s |
Could be first of many big years. |
| 24. Casey Kotchman |
Angels |
Might be his year to blossom. |
| 25. Jason Kubel |
Twins |
Real sleeper at this position. |
