NL position players are ranked by ESPN.com's baseball staff, based on a player's total projected value (offensive, defensive, durability).
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Catchers
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First basemen
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Second basemen
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1. Mike Piazza, Mets
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1. Todd Helton, Rockies
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1. Edgardo Alfonzo, Mets
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2. Jason Kendall, Pirates
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2. Jeff Bagwell, Astros
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2. Jeff Kent, Giants
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3. Javy Lopez, Braves
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3. Mark McGwire, Cardinals
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3. Craig Biggio, Astros
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4. C. Johnson, Marlins
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4. Sean Casey, Reds
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4. Jose Vidro, Expos
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5. M. Lieberthal, Phillies
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5. Ryan Klesko, Padres
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5. Jay Bell, D-Backs
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6. Ben Petrick, Rockies
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6. Mark Grace, D-Backs
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6. Luis Castillo, Marlins
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7. Todd Hundley, Cubs
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7. Richie Sexson, Brewers
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7. Fernando Vina, Cardinals
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8. B. Estalella, Giants
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8. J.T. Snow, Giants
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8. Quilvio Veras, Braves
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9. Brad Ausmus, Astros
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9. Eric Karros, Dodgers
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9. Eric Young, Cubs
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10. Damian Miller, D-Backs
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10. Derrek Lee, Marlins
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10. Pokey Reese, Reds
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11. Henry Blanco, Brewers
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11. Todd Zeile, Mets
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11. Todd Walker, Rockies
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12. Chad Kreuter, Dodgers
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12. Lee Stevens, Expos
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12. Ron Belliard, Brewers
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13. Michael Barrett, Expos
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13. Kevin Young, Pirates
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13. Pat Meares, Pirates
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14. Ben Davis, Padres
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14. Travis Lee, Phillies
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14. D. Jackson, Padres
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15. Mike Matheny, Cardinals
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15. Coomer/Stairs, Cubs
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15. M. Grudzlanek, Dodgers
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16. Jason LaRue, Reds
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16. Rico Brogna, Braves
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16. M. Anderson, Phillies
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Third basemen
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Shortstops
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Left fielders
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1. Chipper Jones, Braves
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1. Barry Larkin, Reds
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1. Barry Bonds, Giants
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2. Scott Rolen, Phillies
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2. Rich Aurilia, Giants
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2. Brian Giles, Pirates
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3. Phil Nevin, Padres
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3. Rafael Furcal, Braves
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3. Gary Sheffield, Dodgers
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4. Fernando Tatis, Expos
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4. Edgar Renteria, Cardinals
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4. Cliff Floyd, Marlins
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5. Robin Ventura, Mets
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5. Julio Lugo, Astros
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5. Luis Gonzalez, D-Backs
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6. Jeff Cirillo, Rockies
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6. Neifi Perez, Rockies
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6. Geoff Jenkins, Brewers
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7. Mike Lowell, Marlins
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7. Ricky Gutierrez, Cubs
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7. Pat Burrell, Phillies
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8. Matt Williams, D-Backs
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8. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
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8. Lance Berkman, Astros
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9. Tony Fernandez, Brewers
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9. Tony Womack, D-Backs
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9. M. Kotsay, Padres
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10. Aaron Boone, Reds
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10. Enrique Wilson, Pirates
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10. B. Agbayani, Mets
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11. Bill Mueller, Cubs
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11. Rey Ordonez, Mets
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11. Ray Lankford, Cardinals
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12. Aramis Ramirez, Pirates
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12. J. Hernandez, Brewers
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12. Rondell White, Cubs
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13. P. Polanco, Cardinals
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13. Orlando Cabrera, Expos
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13. Dmitri Young, Reds
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14. Davis/Feliz, Giants
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14. Alex Cora, Dodgers
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14. B.J. Surhoff, Braves
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15. Chris Truby, Astros
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15. Chris Gomez, Padres
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15. Gant/Hllndwrth, Rockies
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16. Chris Donnels, Dodgers
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16. Alex Gonzalez, Marlins
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16. Milton Bradley, Expos
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Center fielders
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Right fielders
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1. Ken Griffey, Jr., Reds
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1. V. Guerrero, Expos
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2. Andruw Jones, Braves
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2. Sammy Sosa, Cubs
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3. Jim Edmonds, Cardinals
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3. Bobby Abreu, Phillies
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4. Richard Hidalgo, Astros
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4. Moises Alou, Astros
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5. Steve Finley, D-Backs
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5. Larry Walker, Rockies
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6. Preston Wilson, Marlins
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6. Shawn Green, Dodgers
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7. Jay Payton, Mets
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7. Jeromy Burnitz, Brewers
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8. J. Hammonds, Brewers
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8. J.D. Drew, Cardinals
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9. Adrian Brown, Pirates
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9. A. Rios/E. Davis, Giants
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10. Mike Darr, Padres
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10. Brian Jordan, Braves
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11. Doug Glanville, Phillies
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11. R. Sanders, D-Backs
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12. Marvin Benard, Giants
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12. Tony Gwynn, Padres
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13. Peter Bergeron, Expos
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13. Ochoa/Tucker, Reds
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14. Tom Goodwin, Dodgers
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14. Timo Perez, Mets
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15. Juan Pierre, Rockies
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15. Derek Bell, Pirates
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16. Dunwoody/Buford, Cubs
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16. Eric Owens, Marlins
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Starting pitchers*
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1. Randy Johnson, D-Backs
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23. Darren Dreifort, Dodgers
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44. Andy Benes, Cardinals
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2. Kevin Brown, Dodgers
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24. Shane Reynolds, Astros
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45. Rob Bell, Reds
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3. Greg Maddux, Braves
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25. Rick Reed, Mets
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46. Chuck Smith, Marlins
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4. Tom Glavine, Braves
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26. Pedro Astacio, Rockies
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47. Omar Daal, Phillies
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5. Al Leiter, Mets
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27. John Smoltz, Braves
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48. Jose Lima, Astros
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6. Mike Hampton, Rockies
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28. S. Williamson, Reds
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49. Jamey Wright, Brewers
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7. Curt Schilling, D-Backs
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29. Russ Ortiz, Giants
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50. Randy Wolf, Phillies
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8. Chan Ho Park, Dodgers
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30. Andy Ashby, Dodgers
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51. Britt Reames, Expos
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9. Darryl Kile, Cardinals
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31. Robert Person, Phillies
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52. Kevin Appier, Mets
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10. Ryan Dempster, Marlins
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32. B. Anderson, D-Backs
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53. Kevin Tapani, Cubs
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11. Kris Benson, Pirates
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33. Denny Neagle, Rockies
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54. Brian Bohanon, Rockies
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12. L. Hernandez, Giants
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34. Brad Penny, Marlins
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55. Bobby Jones, Padres
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13. Bruce Chen, Phillies
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35. Kirk Rueter, Giants
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56. Wade Miller, Astros
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14. Kevin Millwood, Braves
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36. Adam Eaton, Padres
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57. J. Anderson, Pirates
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15. Glendon Rusch, Mets
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37. Matt Morris, Cardinals
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58. Todd Ritchie, Pirates
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16. Jeff D'Amico, Brewers
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38. Tony Armas, Expos
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59. Jason Schmidt, Pirates
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17. Scott Elarton, Astros
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39. Ben Sheets, Brewers
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60. Brian Tollberg, Padres
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18. Javier Vazquez, Expos
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40. Pete Harnisch, Reds
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61. O. Fernandez, Reds
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19. Jon Lieber, Cubs
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41. Matt Clement, Marlins
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62. Jimmy Haynes, Brewers
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20. Shawn Estes, Giants
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42. D. Hermnsn, Cardinals
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63. A. Reynoso, D-Backs
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21. Kerry Wood, Cubs
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43. Carl Pavano, Expos
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64. Jason Bere, Cubs
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22. Woody Williams, Padres
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* Based on top four starters
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for each team
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Closers
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Middle relief
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1. Trevor Hoffman, Padres
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1. Mets
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2. Armando Benitez, Mets
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2. Giants
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3. Robb Nen, Giants
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3. Cardinals
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4. Danny Graves, Reds
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4. Reds
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5. Billy Wagner, Astros
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5. Braves
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6. Dave Veres, Cardinals
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6. Brewers
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7. John Rocker, Braves
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7. Astros
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8. Ugueth Urbina, Expos
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8. Dodgers
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9. Curtis Leskanic, Brewers
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9. Rockies
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10. Matt Mantei, D-Backs
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10. D-Backs
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11. A. Alfonseca, Marlins
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11. Padres
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12. Jose Jimenez, Rockies
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12. Marlins
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13. Mike Williams, Pirates
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13. Expos
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14. Jeff Shaw, Dodgers
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14. Pirates
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15. Tom Gordon, Cubs
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15. Cubs
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16. Mesa/Bottalico, Phillies
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16. Phillies
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