Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley
Daily baseball statistical analysis and commentary
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Nov 26, 2015 • 0sec
Effectively Wild Episode 774: The Thanksgiving Emails Episode the World Didn’t Want You to Hear
Ben and Sam banter about troublesome software (for some reason), then answer emails about constructing sensible trades, solving moral hazard, subbing for Andrelton Simmons, and what makes free agents happy.
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Nov 24, 2015 • 0sec
Effectively Wild Episode 773: The Aroldis Chapman Trade Discussion
Ben and Sam banter about Lloyd McClendon’s new managerial job, then talk about Aroldis Chapman being on the block.
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Nov 23, 2015 • 0sec
Effectively Wild Episode 772: Slide Rules, Innings Limits, and Cano Contracts Revisited
Ben and Sam discuss MLB’s track record with rule changes, Scott Boras’ involvement in Jose Fernandez’ pitching plans, and Robinson Cano’s contract.
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Nov 20, 2015 • 0sec
Effectively Wild Episode 771: Trout-Harper Redux, and the Week in Clubhouse Gossip
Ben and Sam discuss the latest gossip about the Mariners and Marlins, then do another career comparison of Mike Trout and Bryce Harper.
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Nov 19, 2015 • 0sec
Effectively Wild Episode 770: Shooting the Baseball Breeze
Ben and Sam banter about award apathy, Hall of Fame voting, and Francisco Rodriguez, then answer a couple listener emails.
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Nov 18, 2015 • 0sec
Effectively Wild Episode 769: Rich Hill, Jerry Dipoto, and David Ortiz
Ben and Sam discuss the Rich Hill signing and more Mike Trout punctuation, then answer listener emails about Jerry Dipoto and David Ortiz and do a double Play Index.
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Nov 17, 2015 • 0sec
Effectively Wild Episode 768: The Angels’ Simmons Incentives and the Braves’ Odd Rebuild
Ben and Sam discuss why three free agents accepted qualifying offers, then break down both sides of the Andrelton Simmons trade.
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Nov 16, 2015 • 0sec
Effectively Wild Episode 767: The Non-Cookie-Cutter Craig Kimbrel Reaction
Ben and Sam discuss the Craig Kimbrel trade and the way to talk about closers in 2015.
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Nov 13, 2015 • 0sec
Effectively Wild Episode 766: The Second Annual Free-Agent-Contract Over/Under Draft
Ben and Sam draft the free agents they think will make more or less money than predicted.
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Nov 12, 2015 • 0sec
Effectively Wild Episode 765: MLB’s MBA Future
Ben and Sam talk to BP author Jeff Quinton about how baseball teams could benefit from design thinking.
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