Evol - I've thought outfield defense is less critical than infield defense. Look at the BABIP for grounders vs. flies. Liners generally drop regardless of who is out there. Overall, Atlanta is not as good as the Nats at turning balls in play into outs. It isn't all that close. No one should denigrate their outfield defense, as you say, but in terms of an overall defensive club, the team, which includes the infield, should not be overrated. To the extent Swydan is hanging his hat on outfield defense, he's missing the point.
