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Wednesday, March 20
Updated: March 29, 3:55 PM ET
 
SS rankings: Rodriguez, Aurilia on top

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

  • Fantasy Rankings


    Alex Rodriguez Rich Aurilia
    Alex Rodriguez Rich Aurilia


    American League
    National League
    Player '01 rank Player '01 rank
    1. Alex Rodriguez, Rangers 1 1. Rich Aurilia, Giants 2
    2. Derek Jeter, Yankees 3 2. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies 8
    3. Miguel Tejada, A's 4 3. Rafael Furcal, Braves 3
    4. N.Garciaparra, Red Sox 2 4. Orlando Cabrera, Expos 13
    5. Cristian Guzman, Twins 12 5. Edgar Renteria, Cards 4
    6. Omar Vizquel, Indians 5 6. Barry Larkin, Reds 1
    7. Carlos Guillen, Mariners 6 7. Alex Gonzalez, Cubs 9 (AL)
    8. David Eckstein, Angels NR 8. Ramon Vazquez, Padres NR
    9. Royce Clayton, White Sox 11 9. Juan Uribe, Rockies NR
    10. Neifi Perez, Royals 6 (NL) 10. Jose Hernandez, Brewers 12
    11. Felipe Lopez, Blue Jays NR 11. Tony Womack, D-Backs 9
    12. Shane Halter, Tigers NR 12. Adam Everett, Astros NR
    13. Mike Bordick, Orioles 8 13. Rey Ordonez, Mets 11
    14. Chris Gomez, Devil Rays 15 (NL) 14. Alex Gonzalez, Marlins 16

    15. Cesar Izturis, Dodgers NR

    16. Jack Wilson, Pirates NR





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