Fantasy Baseball 2010 Rankings: First Base

The FanHouse staff has had some time to ponder over our initial fantasy baseball rankings (which you can view by clicking here), so now it's time for the updated version -- no drawn out tables, just down and dirty rankings. We will elaborate on significant moves after the ranks.

Pretty good consensus among the FanHouse staff for the elite players here, as our entire top-five were ranked unanimously in identical order from one through five. One thing to keep in mind here is that we've ranked every single player who is eligible at first base -- and tons of players get work in at this position for various reasons. For example, Victor Martinez played 70 games at first last year, but he's also eligible at catcher, a much more scarce position. Feel free to cross off players you plan to use at different positions at your own leisure, but as long as they are eligible, they will be listed here.

1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
2. Prince Fielder, Brewers
3. Mark Teixeira, Yankees
4. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
5. Ryan Howard, Phillies

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6. Joey Votto, Reds
7. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
8. Justin Morneau, Twins
9. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks
10. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
11. Derrek Lee, Cubs
12. Kendry Morales, Angels
13. Pablo Sandoval, Giants
14. Lance Berkman, Astros
15. Adam Dunn, Nationals
16. Carlos Pena, Rays
17. Billy Butler, Royals
18. Victor Martinez, Red Sox
19. Michael Cuddyer, Twins
20. Chris Davis, Rangers
21. James Loney, Dodgers
22. Jorge Cantu, Marlins
23. Adam LaRoche, Diamondbacks
24. Todd Helton, Rockies
25. Paul Konerko, White Sox
26. Garrett Jones, Pirates
27. Nick Swisher, Yankees
28. Matt LaPorta, Indians
29. Nick Johnson, Yankees
30. Martin Prado, Braves
31. Russell Branyan, Indians
32. Aubrey Huff, Giants
33. Luke Scott, Orioles
34. Garrett Atkins, Orioles
35. Daniel Murphy, Mets
36. Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays
37. Troy Glaus, Braves
38. Mark Teahen, White Sox
39. Casey Kotchman, Mariners
40. Daric Barton, A's
41. Gaby Sanchez, Marlins
42. Hank Blalock, free agent
43. Chris Carter, A's
44. Ty Wigginton, Orioles
45. Jeff Clement, Pirates
46. Ryan Garko, Giants
47. Justin Smoak, Rangers
48. Andy Marte, Indians
49. Steve Pearce, Pirates
50. Chad Tracy, Cubs

• We had a drastic drop for Carlos Delgado -- all the way off the board. He is only going to be playing in the second half of the season -- and still doesn't even have a team. There is really no reason to take him unless you have a really deep bench in an already incredibly deep league. Even then, you should be prepared to drop him if your team falls stricken with injuries.

• Looks like Chris Davis is starting to pique our interest a bit, as he rises a couple spots. The rationale is simple. He was hyped in a major way before last season for a reason. Just because he disappointed doesn't mean his talents have fallen by the wayside. He's still young enough (will be 24 in a few weeks) and he did make adjustments after returning from the minors late (.308 with 6 homers and 26 RBI in 133 at-bats).

• Russell Branyan also made a nice little jump, which was due to the fact that he signed somewhere with an open starting job since last time we ranked the players. The Indians aren't great, but they do have a pretty nice lineup in front of him which will provide RBI opportunities.