Re: Albert Pujols
It is true that "intangibles" or whatever are hard to quantify in future performance, but the reason that "stats guys don't like intangibles" is because just about the only time you ever hear anyone talk about intangibles is on the defensive.
"Stat Guy": Derek Jeter's defense sucks
Tim McCarver: But he's got intangibles wtfffffff!
"Stat Guy": Barry Bonds has been a better hitter than Albert Pujols.
Joe Buck: But he's got intangibles wtffffffff!
"Stat Guy": Tony Bautista is pretty much the worst player ever.
Terry Ryan: OMG Vetran Presence you n00b.
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