04-30-2010, 04:11 PM
I don't place a lot of stock into UZR. The formula is still being tinkered with.
Saw this a couple days ago, I think on MLBTR. Couldn't find the original article.
http://firebrandal.com/2010/04/29/jason-ba.../comment-page-1
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->A little over a week ago fangraphs.com updated their UZR calculations with the first batch of 2010 data. This update included some work on arm skill as well as changes for quirky stadiums including Fenway Park. This change was done to include previous seasons and now Jason Bay made one of the largest gains as his -13.8 runs value became a 1.9 value.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Of course, Lee's defense will deteriorate due to age. I don't believe a huge dropoff will occur, though. I don't want Lee extended just because he's a fan favorite, but, assuming he can produce (which, obviously, we can't), I'd love him to retire a Cub.
Saw this a couple days ago, I think on MLBTR. Couldn't find the original article.
http://firebrandal.com/2010/04/29/jason-ba.../comment-page-1
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->A little over a week ago fangraphs.com updated their UZR calculations with the first batch of 2010 data. This update included some work on arm skill as well as changes for quirky stadiums including Fenway Park. This change was done to include previous seasons and now Jason Bay made one of the largest gains as his -13.8 runs value became a 1.9 value.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Of course, Lee's defense will deteriorate due to age. I don't believe a huge dropoff will occur, though. I don't want Lee extended just because he's a fan favorite, but, assuming he can produce (which, obviously, we can't), I'd love him to retire a Cub.
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