November 3, 200421 yr NEW YORK -- The 2003-04 National League rankings, compiled by the Elias Sports Bureau, to determine what draft choices are used as compensation for free agents under the 1981, 1985 and 1996 strike settlements between the Major League Baseball Players Association and the major league clubs. The rankings also are used to compare players. They combine statistics such as batting average, plate appearances, home runs and runs batted in for hitters, and starts, innings, earned-run average, saves and strikeouts for pitchers. The statistics used vary from position to position A team that loses a Type A free agent is compensated with the 1st round pick of the team that signs him. This team also gets a supplemental or sandwich pick between rounds 1 and 2. A team losing a Type B free agent is simply compensated with the highest player that is signed. For instance if Team A signs X and O but only O who was picked in the 2nd round was signed. Team B would only get Player O not X. But in both cases a team selecting in the 1st half of the 1st round cannot lose its 1st round pick. Teams that lose Type C free agents are compensated with a sandwich pick between rounds 2 and 3. I'll listed the top 3, 2004 Marlins and free agents. Designated hitters, First basemen and Outfielders A Players: 1. Albert Pujols, 2. Todd Helton, 3. Lance Berkman, 6. Carlos Beltran, 11. Moises Alou, 12. J.D. Drew, 16. Milton Bradley, 20. Steve Finley, 25. Miguel Cabrera, 26. Richard Hidalgo, 28. Juan Pierre, 33. Jeromy Burnitz, 34. Richie Sexson B Players: 46. Jeff Conine, 56. Juan Encarnacion C Players: 63. T. Hollandsworth, 68. Ben Grieve No compensation: 77. Wil Cordero, 80. Hee Seop Choi, 107. Gerald Williams, 109. Chris Aguila Catchers A Players: 1. A.J. Pierzynski, 2. Ramon Hernandez, 2. Mike Lieberthal, 4. Paul Lo Duca, 7. Mike Matheny B Players: 16. Todd Pratt, 17. Brent Mayne C Players: 21. Gary Bennett, 22. Todd Greene, 23. Mike Redmond No compensation: 34. Ramon Castro Second basemen, Third basemen and Shortstops A Players: 1. Scott Rolen, 2. Mike Lowell, 3. Mark Loretta, 4. Edgar Renteria, 5. Adrian Beltre, 7. Nomar Garciaparra, 9. Jeff Kent, 10. Placido Polanco, 14. Luis Castillo, 16. Vinny Castilla, 22. Royce Clayton, 24. M. Grudzielanek, 25. Tony Batista B Players: 27. Barry Larkin, 28. Alex Gonzalez (Our Alex), 29. Rich Aurilia, 32. Todd Walker, 34. Deivi Cruz, 37. Alex Gonzalez (The Goat), 38. Jose Hernandez, 42. Craig Counsell C Players: 47. R. E. Martinez, 48. Tony Womack No compensation: 76. Damion Easley, 82. Lenny Harris, 83. Mike Mordecai Starting pitchers A Players: 1. Roy Oswalt, 2. Jason Schmidt, 3. Roger Clemens, 14. Carl Pavano, 18. Matt Morris, 23. Brad Penny, 29. Josh Beckett B Players: 31. Dontrelle Willis, 34. Cory Lidle, 35. Matt Clement, 44. Paul Wilson, 51. Jose Lima C Players: 53. Eric Milton, 55. Ismael Valdez, 56. Shawn Estes, 57. Kris Benson No compensation: 63. A.J. Burnett, 64. Darren Oliver Relief pitchers A Players: 1. Eric Gagne, 2. Billy Wagner, 3. Brad Lidge, 5. Guillermo Mota, 8. Armando Benitez, 10. Rheal Cormier, 11. Tim Worrell, 17. Dan Miceli, 26. Steve Kline, 31. Matt Mantei, 37. Cal Eldred, 38. Kent Mercker, 43. D. Hermanson, 44. Paul Shuey B Players : 46. Jay Witasick, 47. A. Alfonseca, 48. Mike DeJean, 59. Elmer Dessens, 60. T. Spooneybarger, 61. Gabe White, 64. Dave Burba, 66. Chad Fox, 69. Jose Mesa, 71. Todd Jones C Players : 75. Ricky Bottalico, 76. R. Hernandez, 79. Billy Koch, 83. Todd Van Poppel, 86. Rudy Seanez, 87. Mike Matthews No compensation: 113. Matt Perisho, 119. Nate Bump, 136. Blaine Neal, 137. J. Manzanillo Designated hitters, First basemen and Outfielders A Players:1. Carlos Delgado, 2. Manny Ramirez, 3. Gary Sheffield 96.750, 8. Magglio Ordonez, 14. Jose Guillen B Players: 40. Tino Martinez, 43. B.J. Surhoff, 45. Jay Gibbons, 51. John Olerud, 53. Juan Gonzalez C Players: 72. Jermaine Dye, 75. Travis Lee No compensation: 80. Brad Fullmer, 81. David Dellucci, 100. Tony Clark, 110. Abraham Nunez Catchers A Players: 1. Javy Lopez, 2. Jorge Posada, 3. Jason Varitek, 7. Damian Miller B Players: 12. Dan Wilson, 13. Greg Myers, 14. Doug Mirabelli, 16. Gregg Zaun, 18. Brook Fordyce C Players: 19. Sandy Alomar Jr. Second basemen, Third basemen and Shortstops A Players: 1. Eric Chavez, 2. Alex Rodriguez, 3. Bret Boone, 8. Ronnie Belliard, 13. Orlando Cabrera, 15. Corey Koskie, 16. Joe Randa, 21. Omar Vizquel, 22. Miguel Cairo B Players: 27. Roberto Alomar, 28. Cristian Guzman, 30. Eric Young, 33. Jose Valentin C Players: 38. Desi Relaford, 41. Troy Glaus Starting pitchers A Players: 1. Roy Halladay, 2. Tim Hudson, 3. Pedro Martinez, 3. Curt Schilling, 13. Brad Radke, 14. Esteban Loaiza, 25. Derek Lowe B Players: C Players: 49. Aaron Sele No compensation: Relief pitchers A Players: 1. Keith Foulke, 2. Mariano Rivera, 3. Joe Nathan, 8. Eddie Guardado, 16. Mike Timlin, 20. Troy Percival, 22. Scott Williamson, 26. Chris Hammond B Players: 36. Ron Villone, 43. Curtis Leskanic, 52. Esteban Yan, 58. S. Schoeneweis C Players: 61. Jim Mecir, 62. John Halama, 63. Al Levine, 64. Jason Grimsley, 65. Bob Wickman No compensation:
November 3, 200421 yr good stuff rferry, thanks. Hopefully whoever takes Benitez has a low draft pick. (Kansas City should sign him so we can get the first pick in next year's draft. )
November 4, 200421 yr good stuff rferry, thanks. Hopefully whoever takes Benitez has a low draft pick. (Kansas City should sign him so we can get the first pick in next year's draft. ) 607070[/snapback] That be a good consolation price and we also get a sandwhich pick
November 4, 200421 yr Author Check MLB or your local paper. Before you go 'Bonds was robbed' remember that this is not exactly the gold standard of determining a player's value.
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