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Originally Posted by bravos4evr
appeal to tradition logical fallacy
the new stats are simply better, and trying to go all flat earth about it doesn't change anything. one needs to either evolve or die.
I want a manager who can at least formulate a lineup and use the bullpen based on the best possible result via available information rather than "gut"
also, you aren't going to like this, but IMO, anything that can't be measured or shown to have direct influence can be ignored as without the ability to prove something, it becomes religion
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What is it that they say in investing? Past performance does not guarantee future results. Same with stats. You can use the odds, or can ignore them when you deem appropriate. I don't think Ian is saying any different (though I know he can speak for himself).