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Originally Posted by Left-handed Badger
B) Defense is inconsequential.
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I think it's the complete opposite, defense is very important and it's clear that a shift has occured in the major leagues to value it more highly.
The Blue Jays led the AL in ERA last year. Look at their pitching staff. They led the league in ERA because they had the best defense in the league.
Argue against DIPS all you like, but you easily tell many major league teams take it quite seriously.