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thedailysomething.com - 10/27/2009
Learn to Love Him: J.D. Drew
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Stop the senseless hate! Drew is one of the Sox' best players and, if nothing else, is one of the least-overpaid high-salaried outfielders in baseball.
THEO EPSTEIN BLINDED BY SABERMETRICS, CALLS JD DREW "One of Baseball's Most Valuable Outfielders"
massholesports.com - 10/23/2009
THEO EPSTEIN BLINDED BY SABERMETRICS, CALLS JD DREW "One of Baseball's Most Valuable Outfielders"
— massholesports.com — Just as a the nerd in high school will tell you that fanning yourself on a hot... day will actually make you hotter and not cooler, Theo says: “There’s been a lot of strides in the game in terms of how people properly value players based on more meaningful statistics. Drew is sort of a...... (more) THEO EPSTEIN BLINDED BY SABERMETRICS, CALLS JD DREW "One ...

Comments vote down massholesports massholesports posted 10/23/2009posted this
Beating a dead horse named J.D. Drew
bottomlinesox.com - 10/23/2009
Beating a dead horse named J.D. Drew
— bottomlinesox.com — Is JD Drew worth $14M per year? After comparing him to the RFs in the baseball, I... say no... but Theo says yes. (more) Beating a dead horse named J.D. Drew

Comments vote down raynergl raynergl posted 10/23/2009posted this
sportsofboston.com - 10/23/2009
In Defense of J.D. Drew
— sportsofboston.com — Red Sox General Manager, and erstwhile boy wonder, Theo Epstein graced Boston sports talk radio with his... presence, and his opinions on Thursday. The results were interesting, to say the least. Among other things, Theo unequivocally defended his right fielder, David Jonathan “J.D.” Drew, and, in ... (more) In Defense of J.D. Drew

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