Don't write the Athletics off yet

[stormngt]

Does it explain anything outside of runs for v. Runs against ratio?

Yes, exactly. Which is why it is limited.

Yes, true. But again, no stathead that I know of takes things like Pythagorean out of context. It is just one data point of many - with limited utility.

Actually, the main complaint about Pythagorean is the same complain "stat-o-phobes" have in general: "But it doesn't explain everything!" Yeah, no shit.

[Guest]

The Rangers will finish with a better record than the Mariners. Book it. 

 

Are you saying that all the preseason polls, which picked Seattle to run away with the division followed by the Angels, Astros, A's and Rangers in that order were all wrong?

[OregonLAA]

Beane is so smart. He traded Donaldson at just the right time.

A full year of the most horrid moves I've ever seen a GM make but everyone talks about him like he's a genius. I don't get it

[Troll Daddy]

Beane is always making trades for the future of the team ... problem is the future never comes.

Edited July 5, 2015 by Troll Daddy

[Guest]

Beane is always making trades for the future of the team ... problem is the future never comes.

Sounds kinda like how Stoneman always saves for the future.

[Angel Oracle]

What, the Pantherian standings are the only ones that make sense.

Edited July 5, 2015 by Angel Oracle

[Blarg]

I made this graphic years ago with the intention of writing an article,