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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2000 Win Shares Leaders
Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00S4SXV8S
https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=Derek+Bain
Identify the 2000 Cubs leaders in total Win Shares based on the Hardball Retrospective “Original” rosters. Each player is listed as a member of the “original” team that he signed his first professional contract with. Ken Griffey Jr. would be a member of the Mariners for the duration of his career in this scenario while Mike Piazza is considered a member of the Dodgers.
| 2000 | Greg Maddux | 24.4 |
| 2000 | Rafael Palmeiro | 21.5 |
| 2000 | Mark Grace | 16.4 |
| 2000 | Frank Castillo | 12.3 |
| 2000 | Steve Trachsel | 10.6 |
| 2000 | Doug Glanville | 10.4 |
| 2000 | Joe Girardi | 9.6 |
| 2000 | Dave Martinez | 8.7 |
| 2000 | Justin Speier | 6.8 |
| 2000 | Kerry Wood | 6.5 |
Correctly answered by Lanny Little, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Erin Underwood, Neil Bush, Tom Siegler, Dave Shaw and Rod Humphrey
