Why do statheads make threads suck? They are like Ron Paul libertarians. ;)
Why do statheads make threads suck? They are like Ron Paul libertarians. ;)
BremanFan88 (12-03-2014)
Braves1976 (12-03-2014)
The Chosen One (12-03-2014)
I wouldn't mind Heyward winning MVP next year. This place would be awesome for weeks.
Braves1976 (12-03-2014), BremanFan88 (12-03-2014), jpx7 (06-30-2018), Metaphysicist (12-03-2014), Prikichi (12-03-2014), The Chosen One (12-03-2014)
I'm not sure what you exact point is but I will assume it is something different from
1) We can't measure defense well so we should only look at offensive statistics in choosing our hitters
2) Advanced metrics are no better than naive metrics such as errors, so franchises that just use the naive metrics will have just as much success as those who use advanced defensive metrics
Shoot, $44M for Markakis is a bargain, considering it would only get you one year of Jason Heyward.
BremanFan88 (12-03-2014), GovClintonTyree (12-04-2014), jpx7 (06-30-2018), Metaphysicist (12-03-2014), zedsdead (12-04-2014)
Heyward will be the first time I'm going to watch a stream of another team just to watch him play.
Forever Fredi
No....you would be foolish to discount any data in a decision of such inportance. My stance with Heyward value was clear. Defense is one of the first skills to go and I don't want to pay for defense as a player gets close to 30. The ability to hit a baseball is a skill that ages much better.
sturg33 (12-04-2014)