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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2004 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 2004 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.
| 2004 | Carlos Zambrano | 19.1 |
| 2004 | Corey Patterson | 17.4 |
| 2004 | Rafael Palmeiro | 14.2 |
| 2004 | Hee Seop Choi | 13.1 |
| 2004 | Greg Maddux | 12.9 |
| 2004 | Jon Garland | 10.2 |
| 2004 | Steve Trachsel | 10.1 |
| 2004 | Eric Hinske | 9.4 |
| 2004 | Dontrelle Willis | 9.3 |
| 2004 | Kerry Wood | 9.0 |
Correct responses by Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Dave Shaw, Rod Humphrey and Michael J. Keenan
