QUOTE (chw42 @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 10:42 PM)
Just ran the new lineup through an optimizer with rest of season projections - with Manny 5th, lineup averages 4.93 runs. With him 3rd, 4.91.
So Ozzie's actually sort of right...
Ran the old lineup through the optimizer as well, with the rotating DH combo having a combined .330 wOBA and a .440 SLG, they averaged 4.7 runs.
So Manny is a .23 run upgrade per game. Over 30 games, that's 9 more runs, or pretty much 1 whole win.
Well I think most people who want Manny batting 3rd(myself included) don't have Vizquel batting 2nd either. I'm sure that'll change some things.