So pitching and hitting stats are normalized to 2012 for AAA players and pitchers, but the effect of AAA pitchers on defense around them is based on their base year? Meaning a 1906 pitcher hurts the defense and a 1996 one helps? and more to the point, to the precise extent as if we had drafted a 1906 or 1996 pitcher? Sorry boogerlips, if this is right let's close it, but I like to leave no dead horse unbeaten.