Baseball America position rankings

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This is premium content, but here are the rankings or interest:

http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/f ... pulse.html

CATCHER
Player, Org ETA
1. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Braves 2007
2. Russ Martin, Dodgers 2006
3. Jeff Clement, Mariners 2008
4. Neil Walker, Pirates 2007
5. Jeff Mathis, Angels 2006

Others to consider
Chris Iannetta, Rockies; Kelly Shoppach, Indians; Kenji Johjima, Mariners

THIRD BASE
Player, Org ETA
1. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals 2006
2. Alex Gordon, Royals 2007
3. Ian Stewart, Rockies 2007
4. Andy Marte, Indians 2006
5. Andy LaRoche, Dodgers 2007

Others to consider
Matt Moses, Twins; Ryan Braun, Brewers

CORNER OUTFIELDERS
Player, Org ETA
1. Delmon Young, Devil Rays 2006
2. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins 2006
3. Billy Butler, Royals 2007
4. Nick Markakis, Orioles 2006
5. Carlos Quentin, Diamondbacks 2006
6. Carlos Gonzalez, Diamondbacks 2008
7. Joel Guzman, Dodgers 2007
8. Brad Snyder, Indians 2007
9. Jason Kubel, Twins 2006
10. Elijah Dukes, Devil Rays 2007

Others to consider
Cory Hart, Brewers; Adam Lind, Blue Jays; Eddy Martinez-Esteve, Giants; Hunter Pence, Astros; Nolan Reimold, Orioles

RIGHTHANDED STARTERS
Player, Org ETA
1. Chad Billingsley, Dodgers 2006
2. Justin Verlander, Tigers 2006
3. Matt Cain, Giants 2006
4. Joel Zumaya, Tigers 2006
5. Mike Pelfrey, Mets 2007
6. Dustin McGowan, Blue Jays 2006
7. Anthony Reyes, Cardinals 2006
8. Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox 2006
9. Anibal Sanchez, Marlins 2007
10. Phillip Hughes, Yankees 2007
11. Homer Bailey, Reds 2008
12. Mark Rogers, Brewers 2008
13. Anthony Lerew, Braves 2006
14. Adam Miller, Indians 2007
15. Jeff Niemann, Devil Rays 2006

Others to consider
Collin Balester, Nationals; Clint Everts, Nationals; Jason Hammell, Devil Rays; Yovani Gallardo, Brewers; Jason Hirsh, Astros; Edison Volquez, Rangers; Jered Weaver, Angels

LEFTHANDED STARTERS
Player, Org ETA
1. Francisco Liriano, Twins 2006
2. Jon Lester, Red Sox 2007
3. Scott Olsen, Marlins 2006
4. Adam Loewen, Orioles 2007
5. Jeremy Sowers, Indians 2006
6. Scott Elbert, Dodgers 2008
7. Cole Hamels, Phillies 2006
8. Troy Patton, Astros 2008
9. Gio Gonzalez, Phillies 2007
10. Glenn Perkins, Twins 2006

Others to consider
John Danks, Rangers; Dana Eveland, Brewers; Tom Gorzelanny, Pirates; Chuck James, Braves; Ricky Romero, Blue Jays; Chuck Tiffany, Devil Rays

RELIEVERS
Player, Org ETA
1. Bobby Jenks, White Sox 2006
2. Jonathan Broxton, Dodgers 2006
3. Craig Hansen, Red Sox 2006
4. Joey Devine, Braves 2006
5. Chris Ray, Orioles 2006

Others to consider
Fernando Cabrera, Indians; Santiago Casilla, Athletics; Hong Chih Kuo, Dodgers; Chad Orvella, Devil Rays; Rafael Perez, Indians

Sleepers
Tony Sipp, Indians

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Not much we didn't already know here, but I was pleasantly surprised with the relievers rankings. With so much being made of the relievers we lost this offseason (Howry, Riske, Rhodes), it is nice to know we have some good options ready or about ready to fill with Cabrera, Sipp and Perez. Also, Andrew Brown is another.