Win Shares is supposed to include park effects & eras. They should be a pretty reasonable representation of their ability compared to any other player no matter when they played.That said, they are NOT the be all and end all of statistics.While I find the Win shares stuff interesting, I know I didn't draft with it specifically in mind. I have a problem with trying to disaggregate a whole on the basis on stats. I have a bigger problem going back and placing today's values on what's valuable onto eras that viewed the game differently. I have a hard time believeing guys like Banks or Clemente or Rice would not have adjusted their games to match what GMs viewed as valuable. I also want to say that I'm a little stunned Pickles is first in all these things. I would have guessed Koya, but what do I know.
I agree with Koya on everything except for this.You can have any lineup you want and I'll take nine Babe Ruths or nine Barry Bonds and I'll beat the snot out of you, in an extended series or period, every single time.If you have the most win shares, but have all power hitting slow running high strike out players, then you arent going to manufacture the runs like a lower win share team that has the right roles in a lineup.
Well, if you are going to take the TWO BEST hitters EVER!!!!If we are talking about say some high win share .275/.360 hitters who strike out 120+ times a year and dont havce speed on the basepaths, I would prefer to have less win shares, but a couple higher on base/low strike out guys.I would prefer Lou Brock, Tony Lazzeri, Mark Grace and 4-5 Stargells vs. all Stargell type batters even if the latter has considerably higher win shares.I will also add that except for very short careers or very long ones (some adjustment should be made for both) win share/162 evens the playing field pretty well. Especially for the Joe Ds of the world that lost 3 prime years do to war (and many great players did)I agree with Koya on everything except for this.You can have any lineup you want and I'll take nine Babe Ruths or nine Barry Bonds and I'll beat the snot out of you, in an extended series or period, every single time.If you have the most win shares, but have all power hitting slow running high strike out players, then you arent going to manufacture the runs like a lower win share team that has the right roles in a lineup.
Nipsey does not have backups at either SS or 2B. His pitching is set....I think all the good ones are gone. "Wild Thing" anyone??Give him a closer. He needs a good one.Nipsey ON THE CLOCK
So what are we doing about Nipsey? Any of his Jihad affiliates going to draft for him?
Well, then that's different. I agree.If we are talking about say some high win share .275/.360 hitters who strike out 120+ times a year and dont havce speed on the basepaths, I would prefer to have less win shares, but a couple higher on base/low strike out guys.I would prefer Lou Brock, Tony Lazzeri, Mark Grace and 4-5 Stargells vs. all Stargell type batters even if the latter has considerably higher win shares.
But don't forget that Win Shares include defense. Maybe not the greatest method for calculating defense but it is included.Oso left me a PM with his pick for Nipsey if he was allowed to make it.Nipsey does not have backups at either SS or 2B. His pitching is set....I think all the good ones are gone. "Wild Thing" anyone??Give him a closer. He needs a good one.Nipsey ON THE CLOCK
So what are we doing about Nipsey? Any of his Jihad affiliates going to draft for him?
Surely there is someone out there who can make two picks for Nipsey? If Badger will do it, that would be cool. Or oso.
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Yes, I do like the fact they include defense. The one thing they do not discern is "role" - i.e. power hitter, average hitter, speed on the base paths. When building a team/lineup, as mentioned, 8 stargells could be a disaster. 8 Barry Bonds wouldnt be.Well, then that's different. I agree.If we are talking about say some high win share .275/.360 hitters who strike out 120+ times a year and dont havce speed on the basepaths, I would prefer to have less win shares, but a couple higher on base/low strike out guys.I would prefer Lou Brock, Tony Lazzeri, Mark Grace and 4-5 Stargells vs. all Stargell type batters even if the latter has considerably higher win shares.But don't forget that Win Shares include defense. Maybe not the greatest method for calculating defense but it is included.
Is he a 5 year minimum MLB player? If so, he is good to go (and when Nips returns he can certainly change the pick Id think, to someone not chosen).If this is allowed, here is oso's pick for Nipsey:
Dave Bancroft - SS. Hall of Famer. Switch-hitter.
Win Shares = 23/162
He had 1900 or so games so I'm guessing he played at least 5 years.Is he a 5 year minimum MLB player? If so, he is good to go (and when Nips returns he can certainly change the pick Id think, to someone not chosen).If this is allowed, here is oso's pick for Nipsey:
Dave Bancroft - SS. Hall of Famer. Switch-hitter.
Win Shares = 23/162
Well, Cappy is up now anyway so when he gets in we can see if Nipsey made any contact with the commish after his reprimand regarding picks etc. One For NipseyIf this is allowed, here is oso's pick for Nipsey:
Dave Bancroft - SS. Hall of Famer. Switch-hitter.
Win Shares = 23/162
I know that it includes those things...my point is that Win Shares is based on stats, stats which James believes for a whole multitude of reasons are the best approximation of wins. That's all well and good. My problem isn't with those stats, but the fact your applying those stats to games that were played without those stats being important. Your essentially putting your 2000 framework on a 1950 season. You can do that to a limited extent, but the 1950's game was not played the same way as the 2000 game. So even though your standardizing the 1950's stats, your doing it based on 2000 biases (and I know we believe the 2000 biases to be the "true" portrait). I have a hard time believing that if Ernie Banks (the only reason I'm using him is I know he's pitifully low in the Win Shares numbers) would have known 40 years ago that Win Share would value X,Y, and Z more than A,B and C, he couldn't have adjusted his game to be rewarded for X, Y, and Z. He played in an era that didn't believe outs were that serious and more importantly on a team that wanted him to swing for the fences or do A,B, and C. Like Koya said, its a tool and I don't think we should get bogged down in it.Win Shares is supposed to include park effects & eras. They should be pretty reasonable representation of their ability compared to any other player no matter when they played.While I find the Win shares stuff interesting, I know I didn't draft with it specifically in mind. I have a problem with trying to disaggregate a whole on the basis on stats. I have a bigger problem going back and placing today's values on what's valuable onto eras that viewed the game differently. I have a hard time believeing guys like Banks or Clemente or Rice would not have adjusted their games to match what GMs viewed as valuable. I also want to say that I'm a little stunned Pickles is first in all these things. I would have guessed Koya, but what do I know.
Thought I'd see Pudge on this list. I looked him up and only found 2 seasons that fit your criteria. I guess I have an overblown view of how good I think he is. 400 walks in 14 seasons doesn't help him one bit.Been worried about the parameter selection bias (400 PAs / 140 OPS+), so i thought i'd take a 2nd look with the slightly expanded criteria. For this pass, i'll take at least 350 PAs and an OPS+ of 135 or higher.10 - Piazza7 - Ewing5 - Hartnett, Yogi, Simmons, Lombardi4 - Dickey, Bench, GCarter, Torre, Campanella3 - Bresnahan, Fisk, Freehan, Tettleton, Schang*2 - Cochrane, EHoward, Daulton, Hargrave1 - JLopez, Munson, Kelly, Burgess*, Parrish** Did not appear on previous listEwing, Lombardi, and Yogi make the big jumps.So i decided to see how many seasons (w/ at least 400 PAs) each catcher had with an OPS+ of 140 or higher.9 - Piazza5 - Hartnett4 - Bench, Simmons3 - Dickey, Torre, Campanella, Bresnahan2 - Cochrane, Lombardi, Yogi, GCarter, EHoward, Freehan, Ewing, Tettleton1 - Fisk, JLopez, Munson, Kelly, Daulton, HargraveThe cutoffs are somewhat arbitrary, and a few guys (Ewing, most notably) would have had more years if the cutoffs were expanded even slightly.
I agree that it isn't the only tool to use in measuring player performance but it probably is as good or better than anything else that we currently have available. I would certainly trust it over an FFA vote.Win Shares incorporates so many different stats to get to that final number that it doesn't really matter what Ernie Banks, or anyone else, thought was important. He was what he was.I know that it includes those things...my point is that Win Shares is based on stats, stats which James believes for a whole multitude of reasons are the best approximation of wins. That's all well and good. My problem isn't with those stats, but the fact your applying those stats to games that were played without those stats being important. Your essentially putting your 2000 framework on a 1950 season. You can do that to a limited extent, but the 1950's game was not played the same way as the 2000 game. So even though your standardizing the 1950's stats, your doing it based on 2000 biases (and I know we believe the 2000 biases to be the "true" portrait). I have a hard time believing that if Ernie Banks (the only reason I'm using him is I know he's pitifully low in the Win Shares numbers) would have known 40 years ago that Win Share would value X,Y, and Z more than A,B and C, he couldn't have adjusted his game to be rewarded for X, Y, and Z. He played in an era that didn't believe outs were that serious and more importantly on a team that wanted him to swing for the fences or do A,B, and C. Like Koya said, its a tool and I don't think we should get bogged down in it.Win Shares is supposed to include park effects & eras. They should be pretty reasonable representation of their ability compared to any other player no matter when they played.While I find the Win shares stuff interesting, I know I didn't draft with it specifically in mind. I have a problem with trying to disaggregate a whole on the basis on stats. I have a bigger problem going back and placing today's values on what's valuable onto eras that viewed the game differently. I have a hard time believeing guys like Banks or Clemente or Rice would not have adjusted their games to match what GMs viewed as valuable. I also want to say that I'm a little stunned Pickles is first in all these things. I would have guessed Koya, but what do I know.
Well, Cappy is up now anyway so when he gets in we can see if Nipsey made any contact with the commish after his reprimand regarding picks etc. One For NipseyIf this is allowed, here is oso's pick for Nipsey:
Dave Bancroft - SS. Hall of Famer. Switch-hitter.
Win Shares = 23/162![]()

I've worked out six batting orders for my team so far:Home vs RWe should be able to get into discussion about full lineups and even some matchups.. woo hoo!
Wow......I've worked out six batting orders for my team so far:Home vs RWe should be able to get into discussion about full lineups and even some matchups.. woo hoo!
OF Tim Raines (4.08) S
SS Alan Trammell (9.09) R
3B George Brett (3.09) L
OF Stan Musial (1.09) L
1B Eddie Murray (5.09) S
OF Sammy Sosa (8.08) R
2B Ryne Sandberg (6.08) R
C Smoky Burgess (22.08) L
Home vs L
OF Tim Raines (4.08) S
SS Alan Trammell (9.09) R
1B Eddie Murray (5.09) S
OF Stan Musial (1.09) L
OF Sammy Sosa (8.08) R
3B George Brett (3.09) L
2B Ryne Sandberg (6.08) R
C Ernie Lombardi (11.09) R
Big Parks vs R
OF Tim Raines (4.08) S
OF Jesse Burkett (12.08) L
3B George Brett (3.09) L
OF Stan Musial (1.09) L
1B Eddie Murray (5.09) S
SS Joe Sewell (17.09) L
2B Ryne Sandberg (6.08) R
C Smoky Burgess (22.08) L
Big Parks vs L
OF Tim Raines (4.08) S
OF Jesse Burkett (12.08) L
1B Eddie Murray (5.09) S
OF Stan Musial (1.09) L
3B George Brett (3.09) L
SS Alan Trammell (9.09) R
2B Ryne Sandberg (6.08) R
C Ernie Lombardi (11.09) R
Small Parks vs R
OF Tim Raines (4.08) S
SS Alan Trammell (9.09) R
3B George Brett (3.09) L
OF Stan Musial (1.09) L
1B Ted Kluszewski (19.09) L
OF Sammy Sosa (8.08) R
2B Ryne Sandberg (6.08) R
C Smoky Burgess (22.08) L
Small Parks vs L
OF Tim Raines (4.08) S
SS Alan Trammell (9.09) R
1B Eddie Murray (5.09) S
OF Stan Musial (1.09) L
OF Sammy Sosa (8.08) R
3B George Brett (3.09) L
2B Ryne Sandberg (6.08) R
C Ernie Lombardi (11.09) R
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.Well, Cappy is up now anyway so when he gets in we can see if Nipsey made any contact with the commish after his reprimand regarding picks etc. One For NipseyIf this is allowed, here is oso's pick for Nipsey:
Dave Bancroft - SS. Hall of Famer. Switch-hitter.
Win Shares = 23/162![]()
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So I guess you're trying to say Tim Raines will be leading off for you thenI've worked out six batting orders for my team so far:Home vs RWe should be able to get into discussion about full lineups and even some matchups.. woo hoo!
OF Tim Raines (4.08) S
SS Alan Trammell (9.09) R
3B George Brett (3.09) L
OF Stan Musial (1.09) L
1B Eddie Murray (5.09) S
OF Sammy Sosa (8.08) R
2B Ryne Sandberg (6.08) R
C Smoky Burgess (22.08) L
Home vs L
OF Tim Raines (4.08) S
SS Alan Trammell (9.09) R
1B Eddie Murray (5.09) S
OF Stan Musial (1.09) L
OF Sammy Sosa (8.08) R
3B George Brett (3.09) L
2B Ryne Sandberg (6.08) R
C Ernie Lombardi (11.09) R
Big Parks vs R
OF Tim Raines (4.08) S
OF Jesse Burkett (12.08) L
3B George Brett (3.09) L
OF Stan Musial (1.09) L
1B Eddie Murray (5.09) S
SS Joe Sewell (17.09) L
2B Ryne Sandberg (6.08) R
C Smoky Burgess (22.08) L
Big Parks vs L
OF Tim Raines (4.08) S
OF Jesse Burkett (12.08) L
1B Eddie Murray (5.09) S
OF Stan Musial (1.09) L
3B George Brett (3.09) L
SS Alan Trammell (9.09) R
2B Ryne Sandberg (6.08) R
C Ernie Lombardi (11.09) R
Small Parks vs R
OF Tim Raines (4.08) S
SS Alan Trammell (9.09) R
3B George Brett (3.09) L
OF Stan Musial (1.09) L
1B Ted Kluszewski (19.09) L
OF Sammy Sosa (8.08) R
2B Ryne Sandberg (6.08) R
C Smoky Burgess (22.08) L
Small Parks vs L
OF Tim Raines (4.08) S
SS Alan Trammell (9.09) R
1B Eddie Murray (5.09) S
OF Stan Musial (1.09) L
OF Sammy Sosa (8.08) R
3B George Brett (3.09) L
2B Ryne Sandberg (6.08) R
C Ernie Lombardi (11.09) R
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The 8-ball says maybethis thing still going on?
Yes round 24 and you're up.Any word from Nipsey? A pick was just made for him we weren't sure if he was still drafting via e-mails to you or something.this thing still going on?
I couldn't keep picking for you ... you've got some positional issues your last list didn't real address..this thing still going on?
haven't heard from him.I saw we stall the draft and wait for him, and keep bumping this thread to the top. Surely the mods will eventually relent and let him back.Yes round 24 and you're up.Any word from Nipsey? A pick was just made for him we weren't sure if he was still drafting via e-mails to you or something.this thing still going on?
you mean the no backup catcher issue?I couldn't keep picking for you ... you've got some positional issues your last list didn't real address..this thing still going on?
I've recorded Oso's pick. Being that it's Cap's pick, he can make an executive decision to either (a) contact Nipsey via e-mail, or (b) find an alternate owner.Or something else..Yes round 24 and you're up.Any word from Nipsey? A pick was just made for him we weren't sure if he was still drafting via e-mails to you or something.this thing still going on?
Not that ... another position.you mean the no backup catcher issue?I couldn't keep picking for you ... you've got some positional issues your last list didn't real address..this thing still going on?
I went with the 'something else' option.http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...ST&f=4&t=142249I've recorded Oso's pick. Being that it's Cap's pick, he can make an executive decision to either (a) contact Nipsey via e-mail, or (b) find an alternate owner.Or something else..Yes round 24 and you're up.Any word from Nipsey? A pick was just made for him we weren't sure if he was still drafting via e-mails to you or something.this thing still going on?
I see no reason to replace Nipsey - at the worst, he can communicate via email and they have forums on the sim. SOmeone might have to act as a conduit for the FFA vote though.I've recorded Oso's pick. Being that it's Cap's pick, he can make an executive decision to either (a) contact Nipsey via e-mail, or (b) find an alternate owner.Or something else..Yes round 24 and you're up.Any word from Nipsey? A pick was just made for him we weren't sure if he was still drafting via e-mails to you or something.this thing still going on?
It's not dying, and the pace here was fine before the weekend. It's just that one of the drafters went and got banned.We aint letting this die in the last freakin round (as I recall, the NBA draft had a tough last couple of rounds as well)
Just check the T.J. Hooker Fan Club boards. His handle there is Zmed Head.I've recorded Oso's pick. Being that it's Cap's pick, he can make an executive decision to either (a) contact Nipsey via e-mail, or (b) find an alternate owner.
If Cap gets banned we're gonna have to move this to Tangent or something. I could set up some tables in my garage and get some beer.Also, when Cap gets axed, who will take his place?![]()
If Cap gets banned we're gonna have to move this to Tangent or something. I could set up some tables in my garage and get some beer.Also, when Cap gets axed, who will take his place?![]()
Ill bring a couple 6'ers.edit to add: and the strat sheets. you got dice?If Cap gets banned we're gonna have to move this to Tangent or something. I could set up some tables in my garage and get some beer.Also, when Cap gets axed, who will take his place?![]()
Yup.you got dice?

:bump: from the previous page:23 353 pumpnick OF Zack Wheat
23 354 Spock C Darren Daulton
23 355 lastresort C Todd Zeile
23 356 Capella 2B Bill Mazeroski
23 357 Nipsey C King Kelly
23 358 Sammy3469 1B Fred McGriff
23 359 Pickles 3B Darrell Evans
23 360 Harrier SP Les Lancaster
23 361 Doug B 2B Buddy Myer
23 362 bogart RP Orval Overall
23 363 Koya 1B Steve Garvey
23 364 funkley 1B Gil Hodges
23 365 Kraft C Lance Parrish
23 366 UCONN OF Ken Singleton
23 367 Spartans 1B Frank Chance
23 368 Larryboy SP John Clarkson
24 369 Larryboy 1B Andres Gallaraga
24 370 Spartans 1B Dolph Camilli
24 371 UCONN SS Jim Fregosi
24 372 Kraft SS Dave Concepcion
24 373 funkley SP Camilo Pascual
24 374 Koya C Bubbles Hargrave
24 375 bogart C Jim Sundberg
24 376 Doug B RP Rob Dibble
24 377 Harrier 2B Bid McPhee
24 378 Pickles 2B Chuck Knoblauch
24 379 Sammy3469 SS Phil Rizzuto
24 380 Nipsey SS Dave Bancroft
24 381 Capella on the clock
24 382 lastresort on deck
24 383 Spock in the hole
24 384 pumpnick
yeah, was looking for rounds 21-22:bump: from the previous page:23 353 pumpnick OF Zack Wheat
23 354 Spock C Darren Daulton
23 355 lastresort C Todd Zeile
23 356 Capella 2B Bill Mazeroski
23 357 Nipsey C King Kelly
23 358 Sammy3469 1B Fred McGriff
23 359 Pickles 3B Darrell Evans
23 360 Harrier SP Les Lancaster
23 361 Doug B 2B Buddy Myer
23 362 bogart RP Orval Overall
23 363 Koya 1B Steve Garvey
23 364 funkley 1B Gil Hodges
23 365 Kraft C Lance Parrish
23 366 UCONN OF Ken Singleton
23 367 Spartans 1B Frank Chance
23 368 Larryboy SP John Clarkson
24 369 Larryboy 1B Andres Gallaraga
24 370 Spartans 1B Dolph Camilli
24 371 UCONN SS Jim Fregosi
24 372 Kraft SS Dave Concepcion
24 373 funkley SP Camilo Pascual
24 374 Koya C Bubbles Hargrave
24 375 bogart C Jim Sundberg
24 376 Doug B RP Rob Dibble
24 377 Harrier 2B Bid McPhee
24 378 Pickles 2B Chuck Knoblauch
24 379 Sammy3469 SS Phil Rizzuto
24 380 Nipsey SS Dave Bancroft
24 381 Capella on the clock
24 382 lastresort on deck
24 383 Spock in the hole
24 384 pumpnick
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: been a long time since I spit coffee onto my computer. Well done.Just check the T.J. Hooker Fan Club boards. His handle there is Zmed Head.I've recorded Oso's pick. Being that it's Cap's pick, he can make an executive decision to either (a) contact Nipsey via e-mail, or (b) find an alternate owner.
Thank you. I was worried you weren't going to say anything at all. Clarkson makes Keefe look like a set-up guy.Larry Boy picked John Clarkson?athetic: