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Originally Posted by sterlingice
Which is great, except for 2 things if you're the Royals GM
1) I'm not running my team based on BP's computer model. It's not perfect.
2) See above- you keep him in AAA for 6 weeks of a bad season and you get him for another year when you're hoping to contend
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1) You're right - the Allard Baird model worked out so well for you guys. Clearly those stats nerds know nothing.
2) I do agree with the basic point, but the premise was that Gordon may not be a complement to the team - the general perception was that he would be the best hitter (and likely the best player on it). At that point, keeping him doing hurts the perception of a franchise far more than it helps.
2a) - consider the effect on Teahen if he had to make a mid-season move to RF instead of in ST.