Found January 10, 2012 on We Should Be GM's: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Being strong up the middle is a focus for most winning clubs, and that means strong defense at catcher, shortstop, second base, and today's NL East position being ranked- center field.Stats- AVG/OPS, Runs, Doubles, Triples and Homeruns or Extra Base Hits, Runs Batted In, Stolen Bases, and Offensive Wins Above Replacement.2011 NL East Center Field Rankings:1. Shane Victorino/Phillies .279/.847, 95 R, 27 DBL, 16 TRPL, 17 HR, 61 RBI, 19 SB, 4.6 OWAR.2. Angel Pagan/Mets .262/.694, 68 R, 35 XBH, 56 RBI, 32 SB, 1.9 OWAR.3. Rick Ankiel/Nationals .239/.659, 46 R, 29 XBH, 37 RBI, 10 SB, 0.4 OWAR.4. Nate McLouth/Braves .228/.677, 35 R, 18 XBH, 16 RBI, 0.8 OWAR.5. Chris Coghlan/Marlins .230/.664, 33 R, 26 XBH, 22 RBI, 0.2 OWAR.Notes- aside from the Flyin' Hawaiian, this is a lackluster group and therefore will be undergoing a makeover for the 2012 season. Andres Torres takes over the for the Mets, Michael Bourn continues roaming CF for the Braves (came via trade in '11), Emilio Bon...
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