I watched the Astros get 2 runs in the 8th to beat the Giants 2-1 earlier. When they get healthy with that pitching staff. Not something to look forward to.
Based on your scenario, Houston would end up playing 52 games(including Boston) against playoff teams. The SOX would have played @27. If the Yankems make the playoffs(which is probably more realistic) then Houston would have played 40 games against playoff teams and Boston would have played the same number.
So UZR has JBJ ranked 12th. IOW, whatever the hell UZR is wants me to believe that there's 11 better defensive OF's in baseball. I think I'll just trust my lying eyes.
Question; are these rankings strictly based on defense?