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ESPN.com's American and National League third basemen 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. Troy Glaus, Angels
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1
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1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
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NR
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2. Eric Chavez, A's
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2
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2. Scott Rolen, Phillies
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2
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3. Corey Koskie, Twins
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4
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3. Aramis Ramirez, Pirates
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12
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4. Jeff Cirillo, Mariners
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6 (NL)
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4. Edgardo Alfonzo, Mets
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1 (2B)
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5. Robin Ventura, Yankees
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5 (NL)
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5. Adrian Beltre, Dodgers
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NR
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6. Jose Valentin, White Sox
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9 (CF)
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6. Mike Lowell, Marlins
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7
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7. Travis Fryman, Indians
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3
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7. Aaron Boone, Reds
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10
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8. Hank Blalock, Rangers
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NR
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8. Sean Burroughs, Padres
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NR
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9. Joe Randa, Royals
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7
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9. Morgan Ensberg, Astros
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NR
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10. Craig Paquette, Tigers
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NR
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10. David Bell, Giants
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14 (AL)
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11. Huff/Sandberg, D-Rays
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NR
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11. Ron Belliard, Brewers
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12 (2B)
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12. Tony Batista, Orioles
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6
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12. Todd Zeile, Rockies
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11 (1B)
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13. Eric Hinske, Blue Jays
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NR
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13. Bell/Williams, D-Backs
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5 (2B) / 8
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14. S.Hillenbrand, Red Sox
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NR
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14. Mueller/Stynes, Cubs
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11/9 (AL)
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15. Vinny Castilla, Braves
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12 (AL)
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16. Chris Truby, Expos
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15
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