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Beyond the Box Score presents an upgrade to VORP, improving on a popular Baseball Prospectus stat.

Beyond the Box Score breaks down the 2008 American League AL MVP voting, and provides two approaches that are better than relying on the BBWAA.

Beyond the Box Score examines NL MVP voting by a number of different groups and discusses who REALLY deserves the award.

Beyond The Boxscore tackles the best fifty position players in baseball in 2008, considering both offensive and defensive contributions.

Who were the best designated hitters of 2008? Beyond the Boxscore answers that question, and the answer might surprise you.

Who were the best righth fielders in baseball in 2008? Beyond the Boxscore answers that question, considering both offensive and defensive contributions.

Who were the best shortstops in baseball in 2008? Beyond the Boxscore answers that question, objectively considering contributions from both offense and defense.

Beyond the Boxscore dissects the Phillies 2008 season, objectively measuring player contributions in the field, at the plate, and on the mound. Team MVP honors go to Chase Utley.

Who were the best third basemen in 2008? Beyond the Boxscore answers that question, considering both offensive and defensive contributions.

Who were the best and worst catchers in baseball in 2008? Beyond The Boxscore answers that question objectively, considering both offensive and defensive contributions.