ESPN.com's American and National League center fielder 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. Bernie Williams, Yankees
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1
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1. Ken Griffey Jr., Reds
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1
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2. Mike Cameron, Mariners
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4
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2. Lance Berkman, Astros
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8 (LF)
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3. Carlos Beltran, Royals
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11
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3. Jim Edmonds, Cardinals
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3
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4. Torii Hunter, Twins
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10
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4. Andruw Jones, Braves
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2
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5. Johnny Damon, Red Sox
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1 (LF)
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5. Preston Wilson, Marlins
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6
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6. Darin Erstad, Angels
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2
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6. Mark Kotsay, Padres
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9 (LF)
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7. Terrence Long, A's
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8
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7. Juan Pierre, Rockies
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15
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8. Carl Everett, Rangers
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3
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8. Steve Finley, D-backs
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5
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9. Chris Singleton, Orioles
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NR
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9. Jay Payton, Mets
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7
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10. Kenny Lofton, White Sox
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6
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10. Doug Glanville, Phillies
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11
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11. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
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NR
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11. Roosevelt Brown/Corey Patterson, Cubs
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NR
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12. Jose Macias, Tigers
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NR
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12. J. Hammonds, Brewers
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8
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13. Milton Bradley, Indians
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NR
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13. Tsuyoshi Shinjo, Giants
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NR
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14. Jason Tyner, Devil Rays
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NR
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14. Dave Roberts, Dodgers
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14
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15. Adrian Brown, Pirates
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9
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16. Peter Bergeron, Expos
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13
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