So Now He Likes Numbers?

Shank's legendary hatred of statistics is legendary (edit - that was redundant!), unless they can be used to disparage a local professional sports team:

WAR says the Red Sox have the best bullpen in baseball.
I rest my case

— Dan Shaughnessy (@Dan_Shaughnessy) September 25, 2018

Let's get this one out of the way first, shall we?

WAR what is it good for. absolutely nothing. say it again

— Paul Abramowitz (@Magicrat57) September 25, 2018

The @BostonGlobe says you are a good writer.. I rest my case.

— Mike Johnson (@Draftman516) September 25, 2018

It shows you WAR means NOTHING. Betts shouldawon MVP over Trout 2 years ago. Betts had a higher batting average, more homers, more RBI, more stolen bases & a better defensive runs saved BUT TROUT HAD A HIGHER WAR

— Jack Lamar (@JackLamar619) September 25, 2018

And just in case you're wondering if this is an original thing from Shank:

@Jared_Carrabis tweeted about this 3 hours ago...

— Ryan Cote (@Rdot33) September 25, 2018