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Originally Posted by TheKilo
Lugo, in the second half of last season, put up these numbers:
.280/.322/.406/.728
Those numbers are more than serviceable, and more in line with his career statistics:
.271/.333/.395/.728
Taking defensive statistics into account, Lugo at $9mm is certainly a comparable value to Jeter at $20mm. Don't try to fool yourself.
You really think Jeter is worth $20mm?
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He batted .197 before the AS break. He only hit .280 based upon one strong month (July). He totalled .237 for the yr. Cmon, you are better than that.
That being said, it isnt like we are talking about AGon vs Jeter here. This is a marginal fielder and a poor hitter vs a poor fielder and a solid hitter who is also captain and merchandising magnet. It isnt even close in terms of who is the bargain. Hell, Lowrie would be better than Lugo right now and he isnt even projected to be a SS, and he'd make what, 300K? Thats a bargain. Lugo at 8mil? You got ripped.