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Elias rankings of the more than 150 potential free agents

Updated 11/10/2009 4:06 PM ET

The 2008-09 player rankings, compiled by the Elias Sports Bureau, are used to compare players and to determine compensation for free agent signings.

The rankings combine stats such as batting average, home runs and RBI for hitters, and innings, ERA, saves and strikeouts for pitchers.

Type A players are among the top 20% at their grouping, and a team losing a Type A free agent to another club receives a draft pick from that club.

Type B players are among 21%-40% in their grouping, and a team losing a Type B free agent to another club receives a "sandwich" pick between rounds of the amateur draft.

Click link below for PDF file of the rankings:

ELIAS RANKINGS: Potential free agents

Posted 11/9/2009 3:54 PM ET
Updated 11/10/2009 4:06 PM ET

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