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ESPN.com's American and National League first 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. Jason Giambi, Yankees
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1
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1. Todd Helton, Rockies
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1
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2. Carlos Delgado, Blue Jays
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2
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2. Jeff Bagwell, Astros
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2
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3. Jim Thome, Indians
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4
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3. Phil Nevin, Padres
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3 (3B)
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4. Rafael Palmeiro, Rangers
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3
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4. Richie Sexson, Brewers
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7
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5. Mike Sweeney, Royals
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6
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5. Fred McGriff, Cubs
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10 (AL)
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6. John Olerud, Mariners
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5
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6. Sean Casey, Reds
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4
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7. Paul Konerko, White Sox
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8
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7. Mo Vaughn, Mets
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NR
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8. Carlos Pena, A's
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NR
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8. Tino Martinez, Cardinals
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11 (AL)
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9. Doug Mientkiewicz, Twins
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14
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9. Mark Grace, Diamondbacks
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6
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10. Tony Clark, Red Sox
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7
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10. Derrek Lee, Marlins
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10
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11. David Segui, Orioles
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9
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11. Travis Lee, Phillies
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14
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12. Dmitri Young, Tigers
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13 (NL LF)
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12. J.T. Snow, Giants
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8
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13. Scott Spiezio, Angels
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NR
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13. Lee Stevens, Expos
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12
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14. Steve Cox, Devil Rays
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NR
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14. Eric Karros, Dodgers
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9
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15. Wes Helms, Braves
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NR
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16. Kevin Young, Pirates
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13
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