In that run environment, the exponent may change significantly, making the linear assumption of converting run differential to wins not accurate.

And the offense would likely be even better than WAR suggests, because of the non-linear gains from a grossly high OBP.

I put Ryan Braun’s slugging in wrong. That adds about 3.5 wins from what I first said..

More NL than AL players on that list. 6 of 9 position players, 4 of 5 starters. The AL has the better bullpen arms though (4 of 6). Seems that the NL has the better high end talent but the AL has deeper rosters due to their larger average payrolls. That would explain why the AL has the better bullpens. Despite widespread proclamations of AL superiority, both leagues have won 3 WS out of the last 6. I think that this year and next we will see the NL close the gap in Interleague play. I think the AL will always enjoy an advantage in Interleague because the AL teams carry a player to specifically fill the DH role while that money would be a total waste on an NL roster.

Have to be.

Would any team realistically (judging what’s actually on the team and in the organization, not just a fictional baseline) be more wounded by losing one player than they would be with one of their guys?

I mean, I trust the Cardinals to replace Pujols with a replacement level guy more than I do the Mets.

Really?

He’s among the least valuable relievers on that team.

Expectations for this kid are just silly. He’s 22, hasn’t seen a pitch above AA, and yet he’s already the best catcher in the majors?

I think the best way to project team wins from this “dream team” would be to use a simulator as opposed to Win Values. Question would then be, what kind of schedule would you put em up against? The Yankees would take a sizeable hit losing Sabathia and Rivera. The Mets would probably take the biggest hit with Wright, Beltran and Santana all getting removed from their roster. The Red Sox and Rays would probably be their biggest competition, with the BoSox only losing their closer and the Rays losing no players. Cubs still might be pretty tough. Interesting excercise you did.
vr, Xei

But where’s Roy Halladay?

and see who’s WAR actually was the best at the end of the season. I’m sure everyone’s would be about the same as your list, although I doubt Wieters would be starting for too many people. Anyway, good post… makes me want to go play some video games.