***Official 2007-2008 MLB Offseason Thread***

[rwperu34]

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Can you explain why the Yankees wouldn't dump someone like Wang for a higher EV player like Evan Longoria if you're looking for the most +EV (summation of outcomes, I mean we're not making a team or anything are we?) option, right? Or maybe the utility of the player might matter? IE Longoria in a non-trade universe has limited value to the Yankees as he's blocked and will be a 1B (now) or a corner outfielder (later). But whatever.


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If you're trading for Longoria and plan on playing him at 1b, you calculate his value as a 1b. This should be obvious.