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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 Twins 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 | Joe Mauer | 30.6 |
| 2008 | Justin Morneau | 25.6 |
| 2008 | Torii Hunter | 23.8 |
| 2008 | Denard Span | 14.9 |
| 2008 | Jason Kubel | 14.1 |
| 2008 | Scott Baker | 13.2 |
| 2008 | Matt Garza | 11.8 |
| 2008 | Grant Balfour | 10.6 |
| 2008 | A.J. Pierzynski | 10.6 |
| 2008 | Kevin Slowey | 9.9 |
| 2008 | Nick Blackburn | 9.9 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Erin Underwood, Dave Shaw and Rod Humphrey
