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Am I the only one?  He plays differently than anyone we have had in an Orioles uniform in years, and he just keeps on producing.  I just really can’t see us getting enough back to replace his level of production at his positions.

He really doesn’t make that much money, and he shows up every day and does something fun.

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I don’t have access to the algorithm used to make the projections obviously, but I can give you the basics. BTW, I noted in another post that the projection likely misses the boost he apparently gets

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No matter what happens with Villar, no matter what we disagree about - I just want everyone to know that you all are worth 4 WAR in my heart.

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Just a fan, man, I just want something fun to watch. My parents are both very sick, and they love watching the Orioles, and I want something fun for them to watch.  They have already traded away

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Am I the only one?  He plays differently than anyone we have had in an Orioles uniform in years, and he just keeps on producing.  I just really can’t see us getting enough back to replace his level of production at his positions.

He really doesn’t make that much money, and he shows up every day and does something fun.

Agree. I'd like to keep Villar and Mancini until next year at least. I think both of them can continue to build value, and they represent 40% of the watchable players on this team. 

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1 minute ago, AceKing said:

Am I the only one?  He plays differently than anyone we have had in an Orioles uniform in years, and he just keeps on producing.  I just really can’t see us getting enough back to replace his level of production at his positions.

He really doesn’t make that much money, and he shows up every day and does something fun.

Yeah. You kinda are. He costs a bit and adds very little. 

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I guess 1.3 WAR is not awful. But a rebuilding team doesn't need that. 

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Yeah. You kinda are. He costs a bit and adds very little. 

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I guess 1.3 WAR is not awful. But a rebuilding team doesn't need that. 

I play in a really in depth fantasy baseball league, and he is the 18th most valuable player in the American League, including pitchers.  He does some things very well.

 

He is not blocking anybody, either

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7 minutes ago, weams said:

Yeah. You kinda are. He costs a bit and adds very little. 

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I guess 1.3 WAR is not awful. But a rebuilding team doesn't need that. 

And your little chart here says 1.7 war, not 1.3.  That is actually a significant difference

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I play in a really in depth fantasy baseball league, and he is the 18th most valuable player in the American League, including pitchers.  He does some things very well.

He is not blocking anybody, either

I do like Villar. But he's good in fantasy baseball just because of steals, which don't make much difference for the 2019 Orioles.

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Lol @AceKingwith the feels!

 

 

Just a fan, man, I just want something fun to watch.

My parents are both very sick, and they love watching the Orioles, and I want something fun for them to watch.  They have already traded away all of their favorites and these deadlines suck for them cuz all the good players are traded away for 17 year olds or guys who they might never see play.

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Villar is an electrifying player even if he ends up electrocuting his own team sometimes. He's a fun player to watch either way. I kind of feel the same about Alberto in that I don't want to see him go. I think it's because his style of play takes me back to a time when it was actually good to hit singles. Doesn't strike out a lot, high contact guy with limited power. I like him as a lead-off option, but I know analytics don't like either guy all that much and I get it.

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I think Villar is underrated by a lot of people here.    He’s not anything amazing, but he’s about a league average starting 2B who can also play short when needed.     And yes, exciting at times, even if frustrating at other times.    

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I think Villar is underrated by a lot of people here.    He’s not anything amazing, but he’s about a league average starting 2B who can also play short when needed.     And yes, exciting at times, even if frustrating at other times.    

When a team plays ~.300 ball over 2 years an average player looks better.  Villar is exciting at times and frustrating at times.  I understand both sides of this trade him/keep him talk.

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