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Old 08-19-2013, 10:21 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by Mr. Baseball View Post
Doesn't seem very accurate at first glance. My online league team is +9 over my Pythagorean expectation. Slumps happen. Trades happen. Does it factor that in?
It only factors in runs.

When you look back at prior year standings on ESPN.com or MLB.com and look at the run differential vs. position in the standings, it's actually a very good indicator.
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