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2011 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 100 Overall

Pujols, Gonzalez and Ramirez lead our look at the best in fantasy baseball

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Updated March 24, 2011

Carl Crawford, Cliff Lee, Adrian Gonzalez, Jayson Werth, Victor Martinez, Adrian Beltre, Dan Uggla, Adam Dunn and Zack Greinke are in new places. Derek Jeter is back in the Bronx, even if he is the first person who hasn't been thrilled with the "disrespect" of a $51 million contract.

We wonder how Justin Morneau will recover from a concussion that wiped out the second half of his season. We wonder if we will see the past versions of Kendry Morales, Jacoby Ellsbury and Grady Sizemore.

We wonder if the Phillies' Fantastic Four can be stopped, and if Jose Bautista will be a one-year wonder.

Yes, it's time for our look at the top 100 players in fantasy baseball in 2011. These rankings will be updated as spring training provides more answers to certain position battles.

Note: Players are listed only at the position at which they are expected to spend the most time in 2011, not every position at which they are eligible. For the top players in keeper leagues for 2011, click here.

Before we get to the top 100, here are the 2011 fantasy baseball rankings by position: Catchers, First basemen, Second basemen, Shortstops, Third basemen, Designated hitters, Outfielders, Starting pitchers, Closers

  1. Albert Pujols, 1B, Cardinals
  2. Carlos Gonzalez, OF, Rockies
  3. Hanley Ramirez, SS, Marlins
  4. Carl Crawford, OF, Red Sox
  5. Miguel Cabrera, 1B, Tigers
  6. Josh Hamilton, OF, Rangers
  7. Troy Tulowitzki, SS, Rockies
  8. Joey Votto, 1B, Reds
  9. Ryan Braun, OF, Brewers
  10. Roy Halladay, SP, Phillies
  11. Robinson Cano, 2B, Yankees
  12. Felix Hernandez, SP, Mariners
  13. Evan Longoria, 3B, Rays
  14. Tim Lincecum, SP, Giants
  15. David Wright, 3B, Mets
  16. Alex Rodriguez, 3B, Yankees
  17. Matt Holliday, OF, Cardinals
  18. Adrian Gonzalez, 1B, Red Sox
  19. Joe Mauer, C, Twins
  20. Buster Posey, C, Giants
  21. Jose Bautista, OF, Blue Jays
  22. Dustin Pedroia, 2B, Red Sox
  23. Shin-Soo Choo, OF, Indians
  24. Jose Reyes, SS, Mets
  25. Jayson Werth, OF, Nationals
  26. Kevin Youkilis, 3B, Red Sox
  27. Jon Lester, SP, Red Sox
  28. Mark Teixeira, 1B, Yankees
  29. Justin Verlander, SP, Tigers
  30. Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, Nationals
  31. Cliff Lee, SP, Phillies
  32. Ian Kinsler, 2B, Rangers
  33. CC Sabathia, SP, Yankees
  34. Matt Kemp, OF, Dodgers
  35. Victor Martinez, C, Tigers
  36. Jason Heyward, OF, Braves
  37. Andrew McCutchen, OF, Pirates
  38. Prince Fielder, 1B, Brewers
  39. Adrian Beltre, 3B, Rangers
  40. Dan Uggla, 2B, Braves
  41. Brandon Phillips, 2B, Reds
  42. Derek Jeter, SS, Yankees
  43. Brian McCann, C, Braves
  44. Nelson Cruz, OF, Rangers
  45. Ubaldo Jimenez, SP, Rockies
  46. David Price, SP, Rays
  47. Ryan Howard, 1B, Phillies
  48. Justin Morneau, 1B, Twins
  49. Jimmy Rollins, SS, Phillies
  50. Josh Johnson, SP, Marlins
  51. Adam Dunn, DH, White Sox
  52. Hunter Pence, OF, Astros
  53. Justin Upton, OF, Diamondbacks
  54. Alex Rios, OF, White Sox
  55. Chase Utley, 2B, Phillies
  56. Rickie Weeks, 2B, Brewers
  57. Chris Young, OF, Diamondbacks
  58. Jered Weaver, SP, Angels
  59. Andre Ethier, OF, Dodgers
  60. Alexei Ramirez, SS, White Sox
  61. Paul Konerko, 1B, White Sox
  62. Roy Oswalt, SP, Phillies
  63. Delmon Young, OF, Twins
  64. Shane Victorino, OF, Phillies
  65. Mat Latos, SP, Padres
  66. Brian Roberts, 2B, Orioles
  67. Michael Young, DH, Rangers
  68. Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, Red Sox
  69. Corey Hart, OF, Brewers
  70. Cole Hamels, SP, Phillies
  71. Aramis Ramirez, 3B, Cubs
  72. Clayton Kershaw, SP, Dodgers
  73. Chris Carpenter, SP, Cardinals
  74. Ichiro Suzuki, OF, Mariners
  75. Grady Sizemore, OF, Indians
  76. Martin Prado, OF, Braves
  77. Carlos Santana, C, Indians
  78. Brian Wilson, RP, Giants
  79. Heath Bell, RP, Padres
  80. Clay Buchholz, SP, Red Sox
  81. Francisco Liriano, SP, Twins
  82. David Ortiz, DH, Red Sox
  83. Joakim Soria, RP, Royals
  84. Casey McGehee, 3B, Brewers
  85. Aubrey Huff, 1B, Giants
  86. Billy Butler, 1B, Royals
  87. Matt Cain, SP, Giants
  88. Kendry Morales, 1B, Angels
  89. Starlin Castro, SS, Cubs
  90. Curtis Granderson, OF, Yankees
  91. Neftali Felix, RP, Rangers
  92. Yovani Gallardo, SP, Brewers
  93. Tommy Hanson, SP, Braves
  94. Mariano Rivera, RP, Yankees
  95. Carlos Marmol, RP, Cubs
  96. Vernon Wells, OF, Angels
  97. Mike Stanton, OF, Marlins
  98. Bobby Abreu, DH, Angels
  99. Adam Lind, 1B, Blue Jays
  100. Juan Pierre, OF, White Sox
  • Five who just missed the cut: Dan Haren, SP, Angels; Trevor Cahill, SP, Athletics; Pablo Sandoval, 3B, Giants; Geovany Soto, C, Cubs; Vladimir Guerrero, DH, Orioles.
  • Top 100 by position: Outfielders, 28; starting pitchers, 21; first basemen, 13; third basemen, 8; second basemen, 8; shortstops, 7; relief pitchers, 6; catchers, 5; designated hitters, 4.

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