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http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/another-one-bites-the-dust/

Lots of colorful graphs in this one. Really in-depth look at it.

Now for what everyone wants to hear, Wieters ranks 3rd from 2008-2011, behind Quintero and Molina.

Also this piece of good news from 2011

Wieters prevented 6.7 runs above average with his plate blocking and 4.1 runs above average on stolen bases.

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http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/another-one-bites-the-dust/

Lots of colorful graphs in this one. Really in-depth look at it.

Now for what everyone wants to hear, Wieters ranks 3rd from 2008-2011, behind Quintero and Molina.

Also this piece of good news from 2001

Wieters prevented 6.7 runs above average with his plate blocking and 4.1 runs above average on stolen bases.

Switch-hitting son of god went back in time 10 years to collect stats? My Lord, he's impressive! ;)

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