3 errors last night with Nathan and Eddie blowing it, not looking good for our boys.

surprised to see Konerko so low - all in all, very even on both sides - I would take Thome any day over Kubel in the DH slot...why is Pierzynski so low? Suprised anyone is lower than Gomez...

Here's an equation for you:
Countless Ridiculous Errors + Stupid Base Running Mistakes + a Shitty Bullpen + Nathan Blowing Saves = the current state of the MN Twins

It's like I am watching a team from another city...so uncharacteristic and heart-breaking after such a great, unexpected run...it is the time of year where you MUST win games you have to win (i.e. Mariners, Oakland, etc.)...

CORRECTIONS IN COMMENTARY FORM-
The WASB stat is actually multiplied by 10, not 5, as stated in the article.

The Sox series is obviously Sept. 23-25, not the July dates I noted at the closure of the Post.

Malone- A.J. was so low because of very poor WSAB, a nappy Caught Stealing % of .183, 15th of 16 "Qualified" catchers. He also has 9 errors (3rd worst at catcher). Lastly, his .30 Walk to K ratio is 10th among all qualified cathers.

That is the stupidest statistic ever invented. You should have stopped after you admitted you knew nothing about math. First, you don't account for each of the original stats relation to scoring runs. Then you add this random number to a comprehensive statistic that is in no way related to the random number you came up with.

Gotcha on AJ - thank you!

Dude nasty dance. Once I was able to see straight I found a new massive number crunching technique that yet again supports the adage "on any given day"

seems to me that you were lucky to get that D, teacher must have liked you, your brother or maybe your father. numbers have no meaning when a bullpen can't get those final 6-9 outs.

This is too complicated for Rickey.

Mr. Ekstrand might want to raise your grade to at least a C after all of this heavy-duty calculating. However, after your "Correction", he might have to multiply your point total by .07321 and sutract. I must say that whatever the hell you did, it looks like you're on to something!!

a couple of thoughts...Stats and Numbers are what makes the game of Baseball intriguing, and I actually like the rating of our guys vs. theirs...BUT I "personally" feel more comfortable just reading Overall Batting Averages...and last but certainly never least...this team's dropping faster than a shot of Cuervo at a local establishment...man I hope they stay in this thing...it's been too good of a Summer to slide now...late.

UPDATE IN COMMENT FORM:

MLB.com is reporting this afternoon that White Sox left fielder Carlos Quentin, and AL All-Star and the American League leader in home runs with 36, is having surgery Monday to insert a screw into his injured right wrist. The report adds that Quentin will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks. He may miss the remainder of the season.

This is obviously a major blow to our rival, although we pray injury upon no man. It's believed that the White Sox will re-shift their outfield with either Griffey or Swisher in left/center, and Dye in right. Dwayne Wise will also see some platoon duty.

Please click the link for the whole story.

Not sure if all of those numbers actually make sense to me, but with the final tabulations so close, as with the actual records, maye you've got something here.

Senior Math? Instead of making up crazy "statistics" that do not really seem to correlate to being good at baseball, why don't you just use an established metric by guys who probably aced AP Calc, like WARP3 or EQA? They are easily available at Baseball Prospectus.

Judd, sticking to your area of expertise, what is the narrative argument for Justin Morneau as AL MVP (particularly with Quentin out for the season)? In Rob Neyer's recent blog he claims Morneau and Pedroia are the two top choices in the AL.

Captain- I agree with Mr. Neyer in that these are the top two, especially with Quentin out. Both are among their team leaders in all batting categories, both are above-average fielders and both are leading their teams toward the Postseason. Head-to-head, however, Perdroia has more doubles, more total bases, just 5 fewer bombs, and he's also swiped 17 bases, getting caught just once. Impressive. A few years back I was at Fenway and recall seeing this guy at the end of a non-Playoff season for the Sox when their lineup was depleted and actually saying out loud to my gal, "Man, that dude is LITTLE." Little guy, huge talent. He's my front-runner with 20 to go. Morneau is 2nd. K-Rod is 3rd. Personally, I've got no beef with a pitcher winning MVP.

And take it for what you will: Pedroia charted a 4.10 on the Ekstrand.

Not sure why you don't take most of the major stats of each player, attribute those to actual division or league averages or rankings and extrapolate from there. It seems that would be a better visual comparison for the average fan.

Mr Spicer-
I must say that you have a lot of stats in this article to make your comparisons illuminated. That being the highest for the twins was 16(Morneau), although i agee with the "G" for fisrt base, i dont agree with Mauer vs. Prysenskie; for the reason being that i feel he has more power, comes up with as many cluth hits, and possess this certain savvy that can't be taught, and he know's how to get under the oppositions skin. So thats why i would give to AJ. As with Punto vs. Cabrera. i think that Nick's play has helped alot although he has cost that Seattle game..the bottom line being that the twins were never serious and didnt make moves to improve the team..the starting pictching has done its job for the most part, but are relievers and set up's are showing the effects of fatigue and familarity to the opposition...i dont feel the twins deserve to make the post season, and all fans should just have fun with a better than expected season. The fan base here does not expect excellence and championship, so we are content with just being comptitive...so throw stats aside because the twins never take advantage of their fortunes when it arises except for putting it pack in their pocket books...good article..too much time on the stats...but i do enjoy them though..
cheers;-)

My head hurts:)
My “D” in math says that you’re a genius! Who cares if it makes sense or not, the effort and creativity make for a very entertaining read!!!