BP PECOTA projections breakdown, Andrew Friedman's 2-way player edge
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Baseball Prospectus Editor-in-Chief Craig Goldstein explains the science behind the notorious PECOTA projections!
(01:00) Craig discusses fan reactions to the projections.
(02:00) PECOTA misses.
(06:18) Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life!
(07:22) How does run differential factor into the projections?
(10:00) Why do the projections for the AL Central and AL West look the way they do?
(13:00) How do injuries and current free agents swing projections?
(19:24) Should teams use these projections as a baseline?
(25:56) Dodgers POBO Andrew Friedman commented on the advantage of the two-way player rules.
(29:48) Who will the Dodgers option out to start the season?
(37:30) Kike Hernandez has BIG leadership energy.
Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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