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