ESPN.com's American and National League second 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
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American League
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National League
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Player
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'01 rank
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Player
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'01 rank
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1. Bret Boone, Mariners
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9
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1. Roberto Alomar, Mets
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1 (AL)
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2. Ray Durham, White Sox
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2
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2. Jeff Kent, Giants
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2
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3. Alfonso Soriano, Yankees
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10
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3. Craig Biggio, Astros
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3
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4. Damion Easley, Tigers
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3
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4. Fernando Vina, Cardinals
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7
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5. Ricky Gutierrez, Indians
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7 (NL SS)
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5. Jose Vidro, Expos
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4
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6. Luis Rivas, Twins
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13
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6. Marcus Giles, Braves
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NR
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7. Frank Menechino, A's
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NR
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7. Jose Ortiz, Rockies
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4 (AL)
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8. Brent Abernathy, D-Rays
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14
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8. Luis Castillo, Marlins
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6
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9. Rey Sanchez, Red Sox
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10 (SS)
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9. Eric Young, Brewers
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9
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10. Michael Young, Rangers
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NR
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10. Marlon Anderson, Phillies
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16
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11. Jerry Hairston, Orioles
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7
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11. Pokey Reese, Pirates
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10
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12. Homer Bush, Blue Jays
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12
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12. Todd Walker, Reds
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11
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13. Adam Kennedy, Angels
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11
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13. Craig Counsell, D-Backs
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NR
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14. Carlos Febles, Royals
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8
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14. D. Jimenez, Padres
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NR
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15. Delino DeShields, Cubs
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11 (AL LF)
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16. M.Grudzielanek, Dodgers
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15
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