Just discovered Chris Kucharski's work at PiratesLIVE.com. He sees higher OBP the lower you go in the minor-league system and wonders if the Pirates are putting an emphasis on that as they draft. Good eye, Chris.
The A's went for OBP not because they thought it the most important hitting measure but because they saw good value in players Now that OBP is valued more appropriately, what's the next opportunity for a small-market team? Former prospects such as Jose Guillen, Ruben Mateo, or Bobby Hill? Some kind of defensive ability? Bunting ability? Basestealing and bunting seem to be out of fashion and might be a buying opportunity for a team that has confidence in their value.
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