The Over-the-Hill Fantasy All-Star Team

Spring is a time for new beginnings; nobody told the old-timers on this list, some of whom were born in the (gasp!) 1970s. Though some of their beards are graying and they're not

Here is a look at the biggest names in fantasy baseball over the age of 35 at each position -- and whether they still have something left in the tank. Presenting: the 2016 Over-the-Hill Fantasy All-Stars.

C A.J. Pierzynski, Braves (Age 38)

At age 38, Pierzynski slashed .300/.339/.430 in 113 games last season. If he were 10 years younger and playing for a team actively trying to win, he'd likely be drafted as a top-5 fantasy catcher based off those numbers. Alas, Pierzynski is batting in the bottom half of a very bad Braves lineup.

Verdict: Only injury would necessitate adding him in anything but deep two-catcher or NL-only leagues. A.J. should change his name to "M.J." for "Mint Julep" and enjoy his time in Georgia as he transitions into a life after baseball.

1B Albert Pujols, Angels (36)

After three MVPs and nine All-Star appearances with the Cardinals, The Machine showed signs of wear and tear in his first three years in Los Angeles. Then, Pujols hit 40 homers and drove in 95 runs, earning his 10th All-Star nod.

Verdict: He's no longer a top-10 player overall, but he should put up comparable numbers to youngsters Freddie Freeman and Eric Hosmer, both top-10 1Bs. Hitting one spot behind Mike Trout doesn't hurt either.

2B Chase Utley, Dodgers (37)

Utley's last Silver Slugger came in the first year of the Obama Administration, and despite averaging fewer than 10 steals over the past four years, he's now known for the damage he does on the basepaths more than anything else.

Verdict: His power-switch was turned off when he hit 30. At age 37, he warrants little love, especially with the position being as deep as it's been in years.

SS Jimmy Rollins, White Sox (37)

Utley's longtime middle-infield partner peaked with an MVP award in 2007 when he hit 20 HRs, 30 triples and scored 139 runs. Hitting second in the White Sox's order proves Rollins is more than just a stop-gap to his team, but whether he still merits any fantasy consideration is another question.

Verdict: A poor average has killed his OBP, so his time in the two-spot might not last very long. His 13 HR/12 SB 2015 season is probably as good as it gets. He's nothing more than a short-term fill-in.

3B Adrian Beltre, Rangers (37)

Beltre has hit .309 in parts of six seasons in Texas. His HR-power has dropped over that span, and playing at the hot-corner will increase the risk of injury at his age, but he's still a lock for a baseline of 80 runs, 80 RBI and 15-plus HRs.

Verdict: The Rangers have bolstered their lineup with young bats like 2B Rougned Odor and OF Nomar Mazara, but Beltre is still the fulcrum. There's nothing to suggest any swift regression. With the threat of injury, it would be wise to build some positional flexibility into your roster.

OF Jose Bautista, Blue Jays (35)

Bautista hit 40 home runs, drove in 114 runs, led the American League in walks and wasn't even the best player on his team. He's the meat of a Josh Donaldson/Edwin Encarnacion sandwich. He has played at least 150 games in two consecutive years.

Verdict: Call me when Joey Bats isn't an every-day player, hitting in the middle of what was a historically great offense last season.

OF Nelson Cruz, Mariners (35)

A second straight 40-homer season and raising his average to .302 in his first year in Seattle's pitcher's park has shaken concerns that Cruz's 2014 was a fluke. Still, his strikeout rate jumped from 20.6 to 25 percent and his line drive rate actually dropped, so his .350 batting average on balls in play seems suspiciously high.

Verdict: Tread lightly. Swift regression on his batting average with an eventual drop in power would cripple the value of a player taken as high as the late third-round in many drafts. Risk-averse managers would be wise to trade him as soon as his bat gets hot enough to stir interest.

OF Carlos Beltran, Yankees (38)

Beltran didn't steal a base in 2015 and only stole five bases in the two seasons prior, so he's basically a .280 hitter with soft power relative to how deep outfield is.

Verdict: Beltran better hold it together for one more year, because Cleveland OF Marlon Byrd is coming for his spot on this completely arbitrary, fictional list.

DH David Ortiz, Red Sox (40)

Ortiz has increased his homer totals in three-straight seasons, from 30 to 35 to 37. He already has three long-balls in just 32 plate appearances batting clean-up. If you can find a way to get him onto your roster, even in leagues where he doesn't carry 1B-eligibility, he'll be worth his weight

That Ortiz made nine appearances at first in 2015 gives credence to how valuable his bat is when the Red Sox play interleague games.

Verdict: The retirement tour should be everything you've come to expect from Big Papi.

SP Bartolo Colon, Mets (42)

Colon is the sentimental pick, but with an ERA north of 4.00 in his two seasons pitching in Queens, New York, not to mention allowing a league-leading 217 hits in 2015, Big Bart doesn't really merit much fantasy interest unless he has a favorable matchup in a two-start week.

Verdict: Colon is a useful real-world innings-eater but all he's going to eat in fantasy baseball is a roster spot. Seattle SP Hasashi Iwakuma (35) would toe the rubber if only he had a little more experience under his belt.

RP Koji Uehara, Red Sox (41)

Uehara has posted an excellent ERA below 2.52 in each of his three seasons in Boston, with a total of 76 saves.

Verdict: The addition of elite shutdown man Craig Kimbrel bumps Uehara back to a set-up role, so unless Kimbrel suffers an injury or your league accounts for holds, say sayonara to Uehara.

Honorable Mentions: Yankees DH Alex Rodriguez; Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira; Marlins OF Ichiro Suzuki; Blue Jays SP R.A. Dickey.