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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2008 Win Shares Leaders
Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00S4SXV8S
Identify the 2008 Indians 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.
| 2008 | Manny Ramirez | 28.8 |
| 2008 | C.C. Sabathia | 23.8 |
| 2008 | Brian S. Giles | 20.9 |
| 2008 | Jhonny Peralta | 20.5 |
| 2008 | Kevin Kouzmanoff | 15.8 |
| 2008 | Jim Thome | 15.1 |
| 2008 | Marco Scutaro | 13.4 |
| 2008 | Jeremy Guthrie | 13.0 |
| 2008 | Ryan Garko | 12.7 |
| 2008 | Luke Scott | 12.4 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Brian Bohem, Erin Underwood and Brent Carroll
