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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2016 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 2016 Yankees 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.
| 2016 | Robinson Cano | 33.0 |
| 2016 | Melky Cabrera | 18.5 |
| 2016 | Masahiro Tanaka | 18.3 |
| 2016 | Brett Gardner | 16.4 |
| 2016 | Eduardo Nunez | 16.4 |
| 2016 | Mark Melancon | 15.8 |
| 2016 | Ian Kennedy | 13.8 |
| 2016 | Gary Sanchez | 13.0 |
| 2016 | David Phelps | 11.5 |
| 2016 | Dellin Betances | 11.3 |
Correct responses by Matthew Bloss, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Erin Underwood and Rod Humphrey
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