JoJo was correct in pointing out that up until now, Stubbs had not been an elite center fielder... up till now.
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Fangraph's UZR primer provides an excellent explanation of WAR's defensive component.
Shorter, if one needs a larger sample, go back two years. You'll still find Stubbs ranked in the top 35 of MLB (along with Votto, Bruce and Phillips.)
Having four guys valued top 35 since 2010 is pretty nice.
Get Jose Reyes, bat Stubbs sixth. It's just my opinion, but in the 6 hole, he'll lull catchers to sleep and steal more. He's got the power for a middle of the order bat. His SB% this year is phenomenal, so every single is a potential double. he provides protection for Rolen and Bruce.
And yeah, I'm on board for a LTC. see? I can change my opinion.
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Hey nate, have you ever posted that primer before? I've never seen it
LTC for sure after this season. Easy call although I believe he is under Reds control through 2015 regardless.
This has got to be one of the better catches I've seen in a long time. Look at how far Stubbs traveled to catch that - a line drive too.
http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/video...77986&c_id=cin
He's a special talent in CF.
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Yep, after listening to callers berate him on Sunday morning Sportstalk, someone got Lance a list of how bad a leadoff hitter Stubbs is.
As of Sunday
Drew Stubbs among leadoff batters
47 runs (1st)
29 walks (T-2nd)
18 SB (4th)
9 HR (2nd)
28 RBI (T-2nd)
88 K (1st)
12 2B (T-8th)
22 EXBH (5th)
4.17 Pitches per plate appearance (3rd)
41 Runs created (4th)
The lineup problems reside at LF, SS, and 3B.
Last edited by LoganBuck; 06-14-2011 at 08:02 AM.
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I'd certainly lock him up for the next 5-6 years. He's quickly become a favorite of mine. Having him and Bruce locked up would be a huge bonus IMO.
Funny thing is, I think Stubbs could be even MORE productive as a #2 hitter with a high OBP burner in front of him. With someone like Reyes on base, Stubbs would see many more fastballs. And his strike out propensity would prevent him from hitting into very many double plays.
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