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Let’s do the time WARP!
Let’s do the time WARP!
Baseball Prospectus has a metric called Wins Above Replacement Player, which (ideally) should be a pretty straightforward proposition. But let's look at a few things. I have a collection of sortable WARP1 reports from October 9th, covering 1996-2009. How does it match up what's currently on the ...
They were wrong on Vlad before don't be wrong again...
They were wrong on Vlad before don't be wrong again...
metsfever.blogspot.com — In 2004 the Mets were considered the front runners to sign Vladimir Guerrero but ended up low... balling the slugger, who signed a five year deal with the Angels. The Mets said they obtained a report that Vlad had a bad back and wouldn't be worth a big contract. Many fans felt that the back was ... (more) They were wrong on Vlad before don't be wrong again...
Vlad's Mom A Factor In Free Agency
mlbtraderumors.com — With the Angels eliminated from the playoffs, it was only fitting for Ben Bolch of the L.A.... Times to ask impending free agent Vladimir Guerrero about the future. Vlad's thoughts: "I'm not thinking so much about the uncertainty, but I'm thinking ... (more) Vlad's Mom A Factor In Free Agency
Vladimir Guerrero and His Free Swinging Ways
Vladimir Guerrero and His Free Swinging Ways
beyondtheboxscore.com — More photos » by Marcio Jose Sanchez - AP Browse more photos » <!-- @page { size:... 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> I ... (more) Vladimir Guerrero and His Free Swinging Ways
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THE BOOK--Playing The Percentages In Baseball — Colin points out: Baseball Prospectus has a metric called Wins Above Replacement Player, which (ideally) should be a pretty straightforward proposition. But let’s look at a few things. I have a collection of sortable WARP1 reports from October 9th, covering 1996-2009. How does it match up what’s currently on the site? [snipped examples] So what’s going on here? Aggregate WARP1 per season has declined by roughly 150 over the past few weeks. That’s right - nearly 150 wins per season have simply ...

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