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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 Cardinals 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 | Albert Pujols | 34.5 |
| 2008 | Dan Haren | 19.0 |
| 2008 | J.D. Drew | 16.4 |
| 2008 | Placido Polanco | 15.7 |
| 2008 | Skip Schumaker | 14.3 |
| 2008 | Rick Ankiel | 13.9 |
| 2008 | Yadier Molina | 12.8 |
| 2008 | Coco Crisp | 10.8 |
| 2008 | Braden Looper | 9.5 |
| 2008 | Daric Barton | 8.0 |
Correct responses by Chris Hawes, Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Erin Underwood, Dave Shaw, Rod Humphrey and Jeffrey Good
