| Top 100 |
POS |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| David Wright | 3B | NYM | 42 | Already among the best and still getting better. |
| Jose Reyes | SS | NYM | 42 | SB champ should recover from second-half slide. |
| Hanley Ramirez | SS | FLA | 42 | Will be hard-pressed to match '07 production. |
| Matt Holliday | OF | COL | 41 | Great park, great hitter ... what's not to love? |
| Jimmy Rollins | SS | PHI | 41 | Should come close to '07 MVP numbers. |
| Johan Santana | SP | NYM | 41 | Still the best in business. |
| Chase Utley | 2B | PHI | 38 | Fantasy's top 2B worthy of first-round pick. |
| Ryan Braun | 3B | MIL | 38 | Budding star, even if he declines after historic debut. |
| Albert Pujols | 1B | STL | 38 | Ailing right elbow a growing concern. |
| Ryan Howard | 1B | PHI | 38 | Could challenge 60 HR, 150 RBIs. |
| Prince Fielder | 1B | MIL | 37 | Best young power hitter in recent memory. |
| Alfonso Soriano | OF | CHC | 36 | Likely first-rounder remains great all-around threat. |
| Mark Teixeira | 1B | ATL | 36 | Entering contract year after big second half, look out. |
| Carlos Lee | OF | HOU | 35 | Hitting machine reliably delivers big numbers. |
| Carlos Beltran | OF | NYM | 35 | A little brittle but still all-around elite player. |
| Jake Peavy | SP | SD | 34 | Challenging Johan for No. 1 starter spot. |
| Aramis Ramirez | 3B | CHC | 33 | Consistent, reliable slugger still capable of a career year. |
| Brandon Phillips | 2B | CIN | 32 | Could turn in second straight 30-30 campaign. |
| Russell Martin | C | LAD | 31 | Catching's lone five-category threat. |
| Derrek Lee | 1B | CHC | 30 | Wrist no longer bothersome, should increase power. |
| Troy Tulowitzki | SS | COL | 30 | Capable of approaching .300-30-100. |
| Brandon Webb | SP | ARI | 29 | Consummate ground-ball pitcher. |
| Dan Haren | SP | ARI | 27 | Here to stay after standout year. |
| Eric Byrnes | OF | ARI | 27 | Expect repeat of '07 breakout production from power-speed threat |
| Lance Berkman | 1B, OF | HOU | 27 | Starts slowly but usually finishes north of 100 RBIs. |
| Miguel Tejada | SS | HOU | 27 | Hard-hitting SS should thrive in HOU. |
| Garrett Atkins | 3B, 1B | COL | 26 | Last year was no fluke, so expect more of the same. |
| Adam Dunn | OF | CIN | 26 | Another 40-HR season in store. |
| Billy Wagner | RP | NYM | 26 | Age may soon start taking its toll. |
| Aaron Harang | SP | CIN | 26 | Only Peavy and Johan have more Ks in past two years. |
| Takashi Saito | RP | LAD | 26 | Handcuff with setup man Jonathan Broxton. |
| Jose Valverde | RP | HOU | 26 | Don't pay for '07 saves total. |
| Francisco Cordero | RP | CIN | 26 | Hurt by move to smaller ballpark. |
| Chipper Jones | 3B | ATL | 25 | A force when healthy, but have a backup plan. |
| Rafael Furcal | SS | LAD | 25 | Potential bargain after injury-marred '07. |
| Ryan Zimmerman | 3B | WAS | 25 | Move from RFK could lead to breakout season. |
| Hunter Pence | OF | HOU | 25 | Last year's production not beginners' luck. |
| Adrian Gonzalez | 1B | SD | 25 | Power potential limited in PETCO Park. |
| Chris Young | OF | ARI | 25 | Could deliver early-round value. |
| Corey Hart | OF | MIL | 25 | Likely to at least match '07 output. |
| Brian McCann | C | ATL | 25 | Expect rebound from "disappointing" season. |
| Trevor Hoffman | RP | SD | 24 | Continues to defy Father Time. |
| Brad Hawpe | OF | COL | 23 | Delivers big numbers despite struggles vs. LHPs. |
| Cole Hamels | SP | PHI | 22 | Stud lefty needs to overcome health woes. |
| Shane Victorino | OF | PHI | 22 | Offers good pop and valuable speed. |
| Rich Hill | SP | CHC | 22 | Underrated lefty an excellent source of Ks. |
| Roy Oswalt | SP | HOU | 22 | Don't rely on K from stable workhorse. |
| Jason Bay | OF | PIT | 22 | Young enough to recover from knee problems. |
| Manny Corpas | RP | COL | 22 | Should thrive in first full season as closer. |
| J.J. Hardy | SS | MIL | 22 | Plenty to like with power, protection. |
| Yovani Gallardo | SP | MIL | 21 | Knee surgery could delay start of phenom's season. |
| Tim Lincecum | SP | SF | 21 | Last chance to buy low. |
| John Smoltz | SP | ATL | 21 | Not your average 40-year-old. |
| Rickie Weeks | 2B | MIL | 21 | Could be ready to deliver major power/speed production. |
| Chris Young | SP | SD | 20 | Injury-free season would vault him to elite. |
| Matt Kemp | OF | LAD | 20 | Primed for breakout year. |
| Brett Myers | SP | PHI | 20 | Aspiring ace can put relief nightmares behind him. |
| Jeff Francoeur | OF | ATL | 20 | Homers down and walks up in '07 but still has promise. |
| Todd Helton | 1B | COL | 20 | Steady source of AVG, RBIs. |
| Jeff Francis | SP | COL | 19 | Not affected by Coors Field. |
| Kelly Johnson | 2B | ATL | 19 | Full-time job will allow him to build on '07 numbers. |
| Carlos Zambrano | SP | CHC | 19 | Workload a major concern. |
| Juan Pierre | OF | LAD | 19 | Gold standard for SB, but look elsewhere for power. |
| Dan Uggla | 2B | FLA | 19 | Provides legitimate power at light-hitting position. |
| Khalil Greene | SS | SD | 19 | Offensive abilities suited for smaller park. |
| Ben Sheets | SP | MIL | 18 | Must show he can remain healthy. |
| Matt Cain | SP | SF | 18 | Could fly under radar after unlucky sophomore year. |
| Jeremy Hermida | OF | FLA | 18 | Big second half bodes well for future star. |
| Andruw Jones | OF | LAD | 18 | Bank on rebound campaign. |
| Ted Lilly | SP | CHC | 18 | NL brings out best in power lefty. |
| James Loney | 1B | LAD | 18 | Outstanding rookie season overshadowed by Braun, Tulowitzki. |
| Jeff Kent | 2B | LAD | 18 | Still wields potent bat but showing signs of age. |
| Pat Burrell | OF | PHI | 17 | Streaky but provides legit power. |
| Jason Isringhausen | RP | STL | 17 | Expect a decline. |
| Edwin Encarnacion | 3B | CIN | 17 | Hot streaks show upside, but needs consistency. |
| Justin Upton | OF | ARI | 16 | Former No. 1 pick will begin showing all five tools. |
| Ian Snell | SP | PIT | 16 | Great value pick. |
| Matt Capps | RP | PIT | 16 | Save chances limited in PIT. |
| Chad Billingsley | SP | LAD | 16 | Immense upside but might not fully bloom until '09. |
| Conor Jackson | 1B | ARI | 16 | Breakout candidate heading into third full season. |
| Carlos Delgado | 1B | NYM | 16 | Too soon to throw in the towel. |
| Chad Cordero | RP | WAS | 16 | Warning signs abound. |
| Orlando Hudson | 2B | ARI | 15 | Solid all-around 2B enjoys benefits of hitters' park. |
| Kosuke Fukudome | OF | CHC | 15 | Don't expect big power from talented import. |
| Tim Hudson | SP | ATL | 15 | Only if you can stomach the lack of Ks. |
| Adam LaRoche | 1B | PIT | 15 | Solid second half offers hope for improvement. |
| John Maine | SP | NYM | 15 | Won't catch anyone by surprise this year. |
| Troy Glaus | 3B | STL | 15 | Will miss Roger Centre but enjoy playing on grass again. |
| Kevin Kouzmanoff | 3B | SD | 15 | Bat emerged in second half, but Chase Headley looms. |
| Ken Griffey Jr. | OF | CIN | 15 | Unlikely to to top 140 games again. |
| Eric Gagne | RP | MIL | 15 | Durability remains major hurdle. |
| Willy Taveras | OF | COL | 15 | Speedster in ideal situation to thrive. |
| Rafael Soriano | RP | ATL | 15 | High upside available at good price. |
| Brad Lidge | RP | PHI | 15 | Slated to come off DL April 5. |
| Kevin Gregg | RP | FLA | 15 | Needs to improve shaky control. |
| Ty Wigginton | 3B, 2B, 1B | HOU | 15 | Should enjoy his new park and favorable lineup spot. |
| Stephen Drew | SS | ARI | 15 | Promising SS should enjoy better luck. |
| Pedro Martinez | SP | NYM | 14 | Possible bargain, but don't count on 200 IP. |
| Brad Penny | SP | LAD | 14 | Likely to be overvalued. |
| Aaron Rowand | OF | SF | 14 | Production likely to decline after career year. |
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