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ESPN.com's American and National League catcher rankings, based on a player's projected value to his team, including offense, defense and durability, with last year's preseason ranking:
Fantasy Rankings
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American League
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National League
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Player
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'01 rank
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Player
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'01 rank
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1. Ivan Rodriguez, Rangers
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1
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1. Mike Piazza, Mets
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1
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2. Jorge Posada, Yankees
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2
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2. Paul Lo Duca, Dodgers
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NR
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3. Ramon Hernandez, A's
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7
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3. Charles Johnson, Marlins
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4
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4. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
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6
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4. Jason Kendall, Pirates
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2
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5. Toby Hall, Devil Rays
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NR
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5. Javy Lopez, Braves
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3
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6. A.J. Pierzynski, Twins
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14
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6. Mike Lieberthal, Phillies
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5
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7. Davis/Wilson, Mariners
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14 (NL)/12
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7. Damian Miller, Dbacks
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10
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8. Einar Diaz, Indians
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10
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8. Wiki Gonzalez, Padres
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NR
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9. Rivera/Meluskey, Tigers
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NR/5
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9. Jason LaRue, Reds
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16
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10. Johnson/Paul, W.Sox
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NR/NR
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10. Brad Ausmus, Astros
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9
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11. Ben Molina, Angels
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8
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11. Bennett/Petrick, Rockies
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NR/6
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12. Fletcher/Phelps, Jays
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3/NR
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12. Mike Matheny, Cardinals
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15
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13. Brent Mayne, Royals
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NR
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13. Todd Hundley, Cubs
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7
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14. Brook Fordyce, Orioles
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4
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14. Michael Barrett, Expos
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13
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15. Benito Santiago, Giants
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NR
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16. Raul Casanova, Brewers
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NR
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