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Tuesday, March 19
Updated: March 29, 3:56 PM ET
 
1B rankings: Giambi, Helton on top

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ESPN.com's American and National League first baseman rankings, based on a player's projected value to his team, including offense, defense and durability, with last year's preseason ranking:

  • Fantasy Rankings


    Jason Giambi Todd Helton
    Jason Giambi Todd Helton


    American League
    National League
    Player '01 rank Player '01 rank
    1. Jason Giambi, Yankees 1 1. Todd Helton, Rockies 1
    2. Carlos Delgado, Blue Jays 2 2. Jeff Bagwell, Astros 2
    3. Jim Thome, Indians 4 3. Phil Nevin, Padres 3 (3B)
    4. Rafael Palmeiro, Rangers 3 4. Richie Sexson, Brewers 7
    5. Mike Sweeney, Royals 6 5. Fred McGriff, Cubs 10 (AL)
    6. John Olerud, Mariners 5 6. Sean Casey, Reds 4
    7. Paul Konerko, White Sox 8 7. Mo Vaughn, Mets NR
    8. Carlos Pena, A's NR 8. Tino Martinez, Cardinals 11 (AL)
    9. Doug Mientkiewicz, Twins 14 9. Mark Grace, Diamondbacks 6
    10. Tony Clark, Red Sox 7 10. Derrek Lee, Marlins 10
    11. David Segui, Orioles 9 11. Travis Lee, Phillies 14
    12. Dmitri Young, Tigers 13 (NL LF) 12. J.T. Snow, Giants 8
    13. Scott Spiezio, Angels NR 13. Lee Stevens, Expos 12
    14. Steve Cox, Devil Rays NR 14. Eric Karros, Dodgers 9

    15. Wes Helms, Braves NR

    16. Kevin Young, Pirates 13





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