Comments on: A’s get Josh Willingham from Nationals for two minor leaguers http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/12/16/as-in-serious-discussions-to-obtain-josh-willingham/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:23:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Jonny 5 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/12/16/as-in-serious-discussions-to-obtain-josh-willingham/comment-page-1/#comment-98806 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:15:30 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31806#comment-98806 I can’t understand this move. I would have stuck him on 1st for sure. Unless they have a serious first baseman already lined up and plan to spend the money??? He’s bound to hit better this season too.

]]> By: Detroit Michael http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/12/16/as-in-serious-discussions-to-obtain-josh-willingham/comment-page-1/#comment-98793 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:40:48 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31806#comment-98793 Fine move, assuming the minor leaguers aren’t top drawer prospects.

Willingham ranked 43rd in the majors in situational wins (an offensive rate stat also called WPA/LI) among those with 400+ plate appearances. The guys in his neighborhood often are more expensive players, e.g. Jay Bruce was 42rd and Adrian Beltre was 46th.

I guess on-base percentage is the new on-base percentage.

]]> By: clydeserra http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/12/16/as-in-serious-discussions-to-obtain-josh-willingham/comment-page-1/#comment-98792 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:40:21 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31806#comment-98792 or Sweeneys singles.

]]> By: apbaguy http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/12/16/as-in-serious-discussions-to-obtain-josh-willingham/comment-page-1/#comment-98747 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:35:54 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31806#comment-98747 The A’s apparently aren’t feeling to comfortable about Sweeney’s knees.

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