01-01-2009, 04:04 PM
<!--quoteo(post=8131:date=Jan 1 2009, 01:46 PM:name=cherp)-->QUOTE (cherp @ Jan 1 2009, 01:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->As far as what he can do, I'd temper my expectations to factor in that his numbers last year were inflated due to that park/infield.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Cherp, I think the "park effects" thing with Bradley has been inflated. The Texas ballpark barely rates above average as a hitter's park, both last year, and over the last 3 years.
By contrast, Wrigley rates quite a bit higher as a hitter's park, both last year, and over the last 3 years.
Bradley has spent time in significant pitcher's parks (Dodger Stadium and Oakland's hellhole), and in both places put up good numbers.
Throw in the fact that Bradley would be coming over to a slightly weaker league, and I think it's likely that his numbers may actually <i>improve.</i>
Cherp, I think the "park effects" thing with Bradley has been inflated. The Texas ballpark barely rates above average as a hitter's park, both last year, and over the last 3 years.
By contrast, Wrigley rates quite a bit higher as a hitter's park, both last year, and over the last 3 years.
Bradley has spent time in significant pitcher's parks (Dodger Stadium and Oakland's hellhole), and in both places put up good numbers.
Throw in the fact that Bradley would be coming over to a slightly weaker league, and I think it's likely that his numbers may actually <i>improve.</i>
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