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Ian_Smell
I really like Willingham as a player. I think he’s better than Bay, though he won’t get as much money as him. The Nats should definitely keep him around.
Braydon
Lmfaoooo. Dude, Josh Willingham is NOT better than Jason Bay.
O971
Since 06′ Bay has put up an average of .24 more WAR a year than Willingham. So he’s probably a little better but not “lmfaoooo” better.
Dave_Gershman
explain why he isn’t better than Bay…
TapDancingTeddy
My thought would be run production. Over the last 3 years league average for driving in runners on base is 15%.
So for 2008 to 2011:
Willingham = 12%, Bay=18%.
It is very much frowned on these days to look at the RBI column, but I find it sometimes tells a story that can be further explained by the advanced stats.
Dave_Gershman
I hear you. But currently, who’s better?
TapDancingTeddy
Depends on who comes back better from injury.
Bay was still better this year in plating runners, 16% to 13%, despite having a terrible season. That says if there’s no long lasting effects of the concussion, and he gets accustomed to hitting at Citi Field, he’ll be the guy the Mets hoped he would be.
In OPS+ Willingham was much better in 2010, so if his knee heals properly, and he gets himself back on track he could easily be the better player.
Unfortunately for both players it’s all about recoveries.
Dave_Gershman
I really do hope that Jason Bay comes back to himself and has a comeback season.
Needs to show that he was worth the money a little bit.
Dave_Gershman
I really do hope that Jason Bay comes back to himself and has a comeback season.
Needs to show that he was worth the money a little bit.
TapDancingTeddy
Depends on who comes back better from injury.
Bay was still better this year in plating runners, 16% to 13%, despite having a terrible season. That says if there’s no long lasting effects of the concussion, and he gets accustomed to hitting at Citi Field, he’ll be the guy the Mets hoped he would be.
In OPS+ Willingham was much better in 2010, so if his knee heals properly, and he gets himself back on track he could easily be the better player.
Unfortunately for both players it’s all about recoveries.
Moebarguy
The only person “lmfaoooo” is Jason Bay since he’s making a fortune to be mediocre.
NL_East_Rivalry
Good player, everyone wants him. If Nats think there is something wrong, they should sign an extension and trade him away like McLouth.
GasLampGuru
This is a guy I’ve wanted in San Diego for a couple years now. He can hit, plain and simple. I’d love for him to be our everyday LF in 2011. I know the Nats need bullpen help, and the Padres have a glut of relievers who could help the Nats. Worth at least a phone call.
Steve Shoup
In years past it was true, but the Nats bullpen is pretty set right now. They needs Of’s starters, and 1B going forward
CommissionerBart
If Willingham’s worth 10m a year, certainly Dunn is worth 15m a year…..don’t think either is worth those figures….but Dunn’s surely a significantly more valuable player on the field, in the locker room, and at putting fannies in the seats.