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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley

Daily baseball statistical analysis and commentary

#2261

Effectively Wild Episode 2260: What We Might Remember About 2024

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and [Pebble Hunting] (https://pebblehunting.substack.com/) ’s Sam Miller banter about [Michael Lorenzen] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/michael-lorenzen/14843/stats?position=P) embracing an Effectively Wild hypothetical, Ben and Sam’s past predictions about baseball in the 2020s, and [Paul Skenes] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/paul-skenes/33677/stats?position=P) and the ERA title, then discuss what will be remembered about baseball in 2024 (plus a postscript). Audiointro: Daniel Leckie, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MDiYT6nzp-be6mFJdJgEZtCfPxSRWERW/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Dave Armstrong and Mike Murray, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C85Waxu-ubj5VEkl5qCROdNaEAdUbcl4/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to EW Episode 2242] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2242-the-10th-annual-free-agent-contract-over-under-draft/) [Link to Lorenzen article] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6005197/2024/12/19/michael-lorenzen-two-way-player/) [Link to EW Episode 1512] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-1512-lets-predict-this-decade/) [Link to MLB Vault] (https://www.mlb.com/news/picking-the-best-of-the-next-decade-in-mlb) [Link to Stephen A. vs. Shaq] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhCirWb1CoU) [Link to Sam on qualifying] (https://pebblehunting.substack.com/p/skenes-should-count) [Link to Sam on 2024 1] (https://pebblehunting.substack.com/p/2024-gets-remembered-pt-1) [Link to Sam on 2024 2] (https://pebblehunting.substack.com/p/ohtani-gets-remembered-part-4) [Link to Sam on 2024 3] (https://pebblehunting.substack.com/p/the-100-homer-hitter) [Link to Sam on past years] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/21837836/the-year-finding-single-memory-defines-baseball-season-1903) [Link to Sam on lineup resets] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22466504/three-box-answers-baseball-extra-innings-issue) [Link to Baumann on Walker] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/astros-get-early-christian-mas-present) [Link to Sosa letter] (https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/1869818780357906706) [Link to Sosa story] (https://apnews.com/article/sammy-sosa-statement-chicago-cubs-dcf4c46b2f4408c4d97035e9f3dfdd34) [Link to Superman clip] (https://x.com/CleGuardians/status/1869856197148340468) [Link to EW gift subscriptions] (https://patreon.com/effectivelywild/gift) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/tNOGFnG.png)] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) Email Us: [podcast@fangraphs.com] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/I4hfhMi.png)EW Subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png)Effectively Wild Wiki] (http://effectivelywild.wikia.com/wiki/Effectively_Wild_Wiki) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/sX7DEWS.jpeg)iTunes Feed] (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715) (Please rate and review us!) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/fQfPcpV.png)Spotify Feed] (https://open.spotify.com/show/18kbXy9p0jHw3o8f2cQlCj) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/jbkZAC1.png)Facebook Group] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/waJFv7Y.png)Bluesky Account] (https://bsky.app/profile/ewpod.bsky.social) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/DAtijEo.jpg)Twitter Account] (https://twitter.com/ewpod) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/YXW4kOd.png)Get OurMerch!] (https://breakingt.com/collections/fangraphs) [Source] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2260-what-we-might-remember-about-2024/) ... Read more

12 hrs Ago

1 HR 39 MINS

1:39:16

12 hrs Ago

#2260

Effectively Wild Episode 2259: Rated Rooker

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the [Cody Bellinger] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/cody-bellinger/15998/stats) trade, the Yankees’ and Cubs’ next moves, Guaranteed Rate Field changing to Rate Field, and the results of MLB’s inquiry into pitcher injuries. Then (31:39) they bring back A’s slugger [Brent Rooker] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/brent-rooker/19627/stats) to discuss his monster 2024, his work as a World Series correspondent, misconceptions about hitting, how Sutter Health Park will play, leaving the Coliseum, his future with the A’s, unreported injuries, ballplayer parental leave, his favorite meals of the year, learning chess, his 2025 goals, and much more. Audiointro: Ted O., “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gbPLdUli8iCoR0VI_Een0wsDnkm_n8i2/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiointerstitial: Andy Ellison, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-zryFrA5vGf46iu7jSvWSrkrDXTfJ3zY/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Beatwriter, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtGnSCg2jHV4rEAyhuDuD1WHJrnluwXp/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to FG post on Bellinger] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/yankees-add-bellinger-cubs-dump-bellingers-contract) [Link to Guaranteed Rate wiki] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guaranteed_Rate) [Link to Rate Field announcement] (https://x.com/whitesox/status/1869182037426417980) [Link to ESPN on the MLB research] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43026688/mlb-study-identifies-factors-rise-pitching-injuries) [Link to Passan on the MLB research] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43024395/mlb-2024-pitching-injury-report-study-takeaways-analysis) [Link to the AP on the MLB research] (https://apnews.com/article/mlb-pitcher-injuries-report-a5606c566920da8f4ebae2ad5a6146ab) [Link to The Athletic on the MLB research] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6001969/2024/12/17/mlb-report-arm-injury-epidemic/) [Link to Ben on pitcher injuries] (https://www.theringer.com/2024/04/02/mlb/pitcher-injuries-crisis-mlb-study-tommy-john-ucl) [Link to Ben on too many pitchers] (https://www.theringer.com/2022/05/02/mlb/pitcher-roster-rules-limit) [Link to Rooker’s first pod appearance] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2110-rooker-of-the-year/) [Link to FG post on Rooker] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/brent-rooker-addressed-a-key-hole-in-2024/) [Link to correspondent announcement] (https://www.mlb.com/news/ozzie-albies-brent-rooker-luis-arraez-world-series-correspondents) [Link to Annie Hall scene] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTSmbMm7MDg) [Link to story on surgery] (https://www.mlb.com/athletics/news/brent-rooker-has-arm-surgery-after-great-season) [Link to “not trading” tweet] (https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/1853909883709513982) [Link to extension story] (https://www.mlb.com/news/brent-rooker-a-candidate-for-contract-extension-from-a-s) [Link to weddings story] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5966716/2024/12/17/baseball-weddings-november-december/) [Link to crosswords research] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2243-roki-of-the-year/) [Link to Sutter Health story] (https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/athletics/article/mlb-players-agents-sacramento-19742489.php) [Link to park factors] (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-park-factors-for-2022-2023-including-left-right-splits/) [Link to Rooker’s TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@brent_rooker25/) [Link to Rooker’s Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/brent_rooker19/) [Link to Rooker’s Twitter] (https://x.com/brent_rooker12) [Link to EW gift subscriptions] (https://patreon.com/effectivelywild/gift) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/tNOGFnG.png)] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) Email Us: [podcast@fangraphs.com] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/I4hfhMi.png)EW Subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png)Effectively Wild Wiki] (http://effectivelywild.wikia.com/wiki/Effectively_Wild_Wiki) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/sX7DEWS.jpeg)iTunes Feed] (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715) (Please rate and review us!) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/fQfPcpV.png)Spotify Feed] (https://open.spotify.com/show/18kbXy9p0jHw3o8f2cQlCj) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/jbkZAC1.png)Facebook Group] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/waJFv7Y.png)Bluesky Account] (https://bsky.app/profile/ewpod.bsky.social) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/DAtijEo.jpg)Twitter Account] (https://twitter.com/ewpod) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/YXW4kOd.png)Get OurMerch!] (https://breakingt.com/collections/fangraphs) [Source] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2259-rated-rooker/) ... Read more

19 Dec 2024

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:55

19 Dec 2024

#2259

Effectively Wild Episode 2258: 99 Manfred Balloons

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the qualifications for being a superstar, the [Kyle Tucker] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/kyle-tucker/18345/stats) trade from the Astros’ and Cubs’ perspectives, the [Devin Williams] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/devin-williams/15816/stats) trade from the Yankees’ and Brewers’ perspectives, and various other transactions, including the A’s trading for [Jeffrey Springs] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jeffrey-springs/17677/stats) and the Orioles signing [Tomoyuki Sugano] (https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=sugano001tom) , plus thoughts on [Caleb Durbin] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/caleb-durbin/sa3017183/stats) ’s dimensions, the significance of financial terms in transaction analysis, a possible spending divide stemming from a disparity in TV revenue, and Rob Manfred on restoring the starter. Audiointro: Alex Ferrin, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PG05TBt19rOUlQMuYgF5mNllQ3yEc5Tx/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Xavier LeBlanc, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/14GwETbHV9icxS2-FKQXWPNtoJKy1U55L/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to Joe Sheehan Newsletter] (https://www.joesheehan.com/) [Link to FG post on Tucker trade] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/tucker-trade-brings-astros-back-to-earth-wakes-cubs-from-hibernation) [Link to Rome on Tucker] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4454401/2023/04/27/kyle-tucker-astros-pitchman-star/) [Link to FG post on Williams trade] (https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/yankees-brewers-swap-fun-all-star-pitchers-everyone-wins) [Link to Durbin photo] (https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/11/08/yankees-caleb-durbin-mlb-gleyber-torres-prospect/) [Link to FG post on Springs trade] (https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/as-hope-springs-returns-to-peak-pay-rays-four-piece-price) [Link to Pride Night story] (https://www.npr.org/2022/06/06/1103303679/tampa-bay-rays-rainbow-logo-pride-night) [Link to FG payrolls page] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/breakdowns/payroll) [Link to Patrick’s post] (https://bsky.app/profile/euqubud.baseballprospectus.com/post/3lcxrqct2b427) [Link to Manfred’s comments] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5999727/2024/12/16/manfred-mlb-innings-minimum-starting-pitchers/) [Link to trial balloon wiki] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_balloon) [Link to Langs tweet] (https://x.com/slangsonsports/status/1869183511602819398) [Link to “Cody’s Only”] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZH-GkzPmVQ) [Link to “Superstar”] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpsB00dy9P4) [Link to EW gift subscriptions] (https://patreon.com/effectivelywild/gift) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/tNOGFnG.png)] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) Email Us: [podcast@fangraphs.com] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/I4hfhMi.png)EW Subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png)Effectively Wild Wiki] (http://effectivelywild.wikia.com/wiki/Effectively_Wild_Wiki) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/sX7DEWS.jpeg)iTunes Feed] (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715) (Please rate and review us!) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/fQfPcpV.png)Spotify Feed] (https://open.spotify.com/show/18kbXy9p0jHw3o8f2cQlCj) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/jbkZAC1.png)Facebook Group] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/waJFv7Y.png)Bluesky Account] (https://bsky.app/profile/ewpod.bsky.social) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/DAtijEo.jpg)Twitter Account] (https://twitter.com/ewpod) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/YXW4kOd.png)Get OurMerch!] (https://breakingt.com/collections/fangraphs) [Source] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2258-99-manfred-balloons/) ... Read more

18 Dec 2024

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:55

18 Dec 2024

#2258

Effectively Wild Episode 2257: You Better Fried Your Mind Instead

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the end of the Winter Meetings, then discuss the rest of what down in Dallas: the [Max Fried] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/max-fried/13743/stats) signing and where the Yankees roster stands, the [Garrett Crochet] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/garrett-crochet/27463/stats) trade, referring to a single player as a “Red Sox,” the [Andrés Giménez] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/andres-gimenez/19950/stats) (and [Spencer Horwitz] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/spencer-horwitz/26477/stats) ) trades, the Rangers re-signing [Nathan Eovaldi] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/nathan-eovaldi/9132/stats) and trading for [Jake Burger] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jake-burger/22275/stats) , the Nationals landing the no. 1 overall pick in the draft lottery, Washington’s pitching development philosophy, the saga of [Braggo Roth] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/braggo-roth/1011238/stats) , and more, plus a few postscript updates. Audiointro: Jimmy Kramer, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OsA2tZMe8hrgFONo1iYv7od0ZFea8mpx/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: The Gagnés, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jVOMAuZop-4BhxnZ1JQaULw7FlW2XJD_/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to Dan S. on Fried] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/yankees-sign-max-fried-to-eight-year-218-million-deal) [Link to Jaffe on Fried] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/soto-free-yankees-turn-to-max-fried) [Link to Clemens on Crochet] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/red-sox-acquire-garrett-crochet-in-winter-meetings-blockbuster) [Link to Passan tweet] (https://x.com/jeffpassan/status/1866933800216789355) [Link to Clemens on Giménez] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/pack-your-passport-andres-blue-jays-acquire-gimenez-from-guardians-to-anchor-defense) [Link to team DRS] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?lg=all&qual=0&season=2024&season1=2024&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=&age=&filter=&players=0&stats=fld&pos=all&type=1&sortcol=11&sortdir=default&pagenum=1) [Link to team FRV] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?lg=all&qual=0&season=2024&season1=2024&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=&age=&filter=&players=0&stats=fld&pos=all&type=1&sortcol=20&sortdir=default&pagenum=1) [Link to Longenhagen on Giménez] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/guardians-get-pitching-prospects-pinata-for-andres-gimenez) [Link to Baumann on García] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/veteran-righties-roost-among-the-great-lakes/) [Link to Andrews on Eovaldi] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/nathan-eovaldi-returns-to-the-lone-star-state-on-a-three-year-deal) [Link to Baumann on Burger] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/everything-is-burger-in-texas) [Link to payrolls page] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/breakdowns/payroll) [Link to Rule 5 reports] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-2024-rule-5-draft-scouting-reports) [Link to Rizzo quote] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/sunday-notes-colt-emerson-believes-in-being-true-to-who-you-are/) [Link to Nats spring sign] (https://sports.yahoo.com/the-washington-nationals-put-up-a-silly-sign-at-spring-training-heres-why-it-matters-224418213.html) [Link to Nats preview pod] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2142-season-preview-series-yankees-and-nationals/) [Link to 2023 team Stuff+] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=0&type=36&season=2023&month=0&season1=2023&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sortcol=11&sortdir=default&pagenum=1) [Link to 2024 team Stuff+] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=0&type=36&month=0&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sortcol=11&sortdir=default&startdate=&enddate=&season1=2024&season=2024) [Link to team fastball velo] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&lg=all&qual=0&type=8&season=2024&month=0&season1=2024&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&stats=pit&sortcol=15&sortdir=default&pagenum=1) [Link to team pitching WAR] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=0&type=8&season=2024&month=0&season1=2024&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sortcol=20&sortdir=default&pagenum=1) [Link to Braggo bio] (https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/braggo-roth/) [Link to Braggo wiki] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braggo_Roth) [Link to A’s and Fried] (https://awfulannouncing.com/mlb/athletics-david-forst-bob-nightengale-max-friend.html) [Link to Sheehan on Crochet] (https://www.joesheehan.com/2024/12/newsletter-excerpt-december-12-2024-red.html) [Link to EW gift subscriptions] (https://patreon.com/effectivelywild/gift) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/tNOGFnG.png)] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) Email Us: [podcast@fangraphs.com] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/I4hfhMi.png)EW Subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png)Effectively Wild Wiki] (http://effectivelywild.wikia.com/wiki/Effectively_Wild_Wiki) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/sX7DEWS.jpeg)iTunes Feed] (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715) (Please rate and review us!) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/fQfPcpV.png)Spotify Feed] (https://open.spotify.com/show/18kbXy9p0jHw3o8f2cQlCj) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/jbkZAC1.png)Facebook Group] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/waJFv7Y.png)Bluesky Account] (https://bsky.app/profile/ewpod.bsky.social) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/DAtijEo.jpg)Twitter Account] (https://twitter.com/ewpod) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/YXW4kOd.png)Get OurMerch!] (https://breakingt.com/collections/fangraphs) [Source] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2257-you-better-fried-your-mind-instead/) ... Read more

13 Dec 2024

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:54

13 Dec 2024

#2257

Effectively Wild Episode 2256: We’re So(to) Back

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Roki Sasaki’s destination, follow up on their previous discussion of the <a>Juan Soto</a> signing, and discuss several more transactions, including the Giants signing [Willy Adames] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/willy-adames/15986/stats) , multiple Dodgers and Orioles moves, and a trio of starting-pitcher signings, plus reactions to the Hall of Fame elections of [Dick Allen] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/dick-allen/1000137/stats) and [Dave Parker] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/dave-parker/1010000/stats) , and FanGraphs Walk-Off talk. Audiointro: Dave Armstrong and Mike Murray, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C85Waxu-ubj5VEkl5qCROdNaEAdUbcl4/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Jonathan Crymes, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u9uMDVhB3JbuuT3HQYDzXcl4cXc-mY4Z/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to Wolfe’s comments] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5984686/2024/12/10/roki-sasaki-signing-details-mlb-posting/) [Link to seasons explainer] (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/meteorological-versus-astronomical-seasons) [Link to FG post on Adames] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/willy-adames-signs-giant-contract/) [Link to FG on Adames splits] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/willy-adames-can-see-clearly-now/) [Link to Passan on Adames] (https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1865521102283219087) [Link to over/under draft results] (https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Contract_Over/Under_Draft#2024) [Link to Passan on Adames] (https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1865521102283219087) [Link to Keltner list] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keltner_list) [Link to Zaidi report] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5966353/2024/12/03/farhan-zaidi-dodgers-front-office/) [Link to Posey profile] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5902363/2024/11/06/sf-giants-buster-posey-leadership-focus/) [Link to Ben on ex-player execs] (https://www.theringer.com/2024/02/16/mlb/baseball-general-manager-front-office-former-players-jerry-dipoto-chris-young) [Link to Posey hirings] (https://apnews.com/article/bobby-evans-jeff-berry-giants-2ddd7282e4f596dfdd59454264ea21e6) [Link to Melvin on bunting] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5925711/2024/11/16/sf-giants-new-hitting-philosophy/) [Link to FG post on the Dodgers] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-dodgers-bring-back-blake-treinen-add-michael-conforto/) [Link to FG post on the Orioles] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/phenomenal-cosmic-power-itty-bitty-contact-rate-orioles-sign-tyler-oneill-and-gary-sanchez/) [Link to FG post on Holmes] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-mets-try-to-get-creative-with-clay-holmes/) [Link to Petriello on conversions] (https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-relievers-turned-starters-trend) [Link to FG post on Bieber] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/bieber-decides-to-stay) [Link to FG post on Romano] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/friends-romano-countrymen-lend-me-your-arms/) [Link to MLBTR on Cobb] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/tigers-to-sign-alex-cobb.html) [Link to MLBTR on Baumann] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/marlins-release-mike-baumann.html) [Link to Baumann on EW] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2216-fish-food-for-thought/) [Link to MLBTR on Cobb] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/tigers-to-sign-alex-cobb.html) [Link to Jay on Allen/Parker] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/better-late-than-never-the-hall-calls-for-dick-allen-and-dave-parker/) [Link to Allen shirt] (https://www.mlb.com/news/origin-of-dave-parker-s-boys-boppin-shirt) [Link to FG Walk-Off] (https://www.fangraphs.com/walk-off) [Link to Ben on Piazza] (https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/mike-piazza-was-more-than-a-big-bat/) [Link to EW gift subscriptions] (https://patreon.com/effectivelywild/gift) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/tNOGFnG.png)] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) Email Us: [podcast@fangraphs.com] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/I4hfhMi.png)EW Subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png)Effectively Wild Wiki] (http://effectivelywild.wikia.com/wiki/Effectively_Wild_Wiki) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/sX7DEWS.jpeg)iTunes Feed] (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715) (Please rate and review us!) 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11 Dec 2024

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:27

11 Dec 2024

#2256

Effectively Wild Episode 2255: Oops! All Soto

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss all the aspects of [Juan Soto] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/juan-soto/20123/stats?position=OF) signing a record-breaking contract with the New York Mets. That’s it. That’s the episode. Audiointro: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “ [Effectively Wild Theme (Pedantic)] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gRbN55AUmEHEfjljyqFNWloCLSTXu527/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: The Shirey Brothers, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lGyXnWwEoa3G1mWIJfdeNs8HHFLR8Ml7/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to Dan S. on Soto] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/juan-soto-lands-the-richest-contract-in-sports-history/) [Link to Ben C. on Soto] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/mets-juan-soto-agree-on-record-breaking-contract/) [Link to Kram on Soto] (https://www.theringer.com/2024/12/09/mlb/juan-soto-record-contract-new-york-mets-765-million) [Link to Passan on Soto] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/42774498/mlb-free-agency-2024-2025-juan-soto-signs-record-contract-new-york-mets-passan) [Link to The Athletic on Soto] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5980567/2024/12/09/juan-soto-steve-cohen-mets-free-agent/) [Link to Heyman on Soto] (https://nypost.com/2024/12/09/sports/steve-cohen-wasnt-going-to-let-anything-stop-juan-soto-pursuit/) [Link to MLBTR on Soto] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/mets-to-sign-juan-soto.html) [Link to FG Soto stats post] (https://bsky.app/profile/fangraphs.com/post/3lcv4aq2xj22m) [Link to OBP+ leaders] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&type=23&month=0&ind=0&startdate=&enddate=&season1=1871&season=2024&qual=3000&sortcol=6&sortdir=default&pagenum=1) [Link to OBP+ through 26] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&type=23&ind=0&startdate=&enddate=&season1=1871&season=2024&sortcol=6&sortdir=default&age=15&age=26&qual=2000) [Link to payrolls page] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/breakdowns/payroll) [Link to Friedman quote] (https://x.com/ByMcCullough/status/806277985535922176) [Link to EW gift subscriptions] (https://patreon.com/effectivelywild/gift) [Link to Secret Santa sign-up form] (https://form.typeform.com/to/rleVM0x1) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/tNOGFnG.png)] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) Email Us: [podcast@fangraphs.com] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/I4hfhMi.png)EW Subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png)Effectively Wild Wiki] (http://effectivelywild.wikia.com/wiki/Effectively_Wild_Wiki) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/sX7DEWS.jpeg)iTunes Feed] (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715) (Please rate and review us!) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/fQfPcpV.png)Spotify Feed] (https://open.spotify.com/show/18kbXy9p0jHw3o8f2cQlCj) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/jbkZAC1.png)Facebook Group] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/waJFv7Y.png)Bluesky Account] (https://bsky.app/profile/ewpod.bsky.social) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/DAtijEo.jpg)Twitter Account] (https://twitter.com/ewpod) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/YXW4kOd.png)Get OurMerch!] (https://breakingt.com/collections/fangraphs) [Source] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2255-oops-all-soto/) ... Read more

10 Dec 2024

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:13

10 Dec 2024

#2255

Effectively Wild Episode 2254: Gods Do Not Answer Letters

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a Tigers tweet about future first-pitch timing and other non-topical PSAs, provide a [Secret Santa] (https://form.typeform.com/to/rleVM0x1) sign-up reminder, consider baseball authority figures who answer fan mail, discuss the impact that the changing economic landscape of college sports could have on MLB drafting and development, react to [Danny Jansen] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/danny-jansen/16535/stats) ’s deal with the Rays, and answer a question about defining “division rivals,” then (57:10) bring on Michael Mountain to Stat Blast about his new Wins Above Average-based Hall of Fame metric, BOOG, plus updates. Audiointro: Jonathan Crymes, “ [Effectively Wild Theme 2] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17xCKWhVd_jYCsHmnzYS21kpPsWJ2zj73/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Nate Emerson, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EquxhP2rk11C79uLJ6UGylakDUOcbvzY/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to Tigers tweet] (https://x.com/DetroitTigersPR/status/1864742536536797522) [Link to Monfort email 1] (https://x.com/_Kevlar23_/status/1864793653845111113) [Link to Monfort email 2] (https://x.com/_Kevlar23_/status/1864822755666849917) [Link to Manfred email] (https://x.com/jackconboy/status/1776669695283745027) [Link to Manfred autograph 1] (https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/fqx1l4/if_anyone_has_nothing_to_do_you_can_send_a_letter/) [Link to Manfred autograph 2] (https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/l6ha4a/i_can_corroborate_send_a_letter_to_manfred_get_a/) [Link to Manfred autograph 3] (https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/khtq3t/its_true_if_you_send_a_letter_to_manfred_asking/) [Link to Manfred autograph 4] (https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/jz9zkn/got_my_free_rob_manfred_signed_baseball/) [Link to Selig email quote] (https://x.com/AEricFisher/status/356786738120765440) [Link to Updike quote] (https://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/24/gods-do-not-answer-letters/) [Link to NIL Athletic article] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5969723/2024/12/05/mlb-college-baseball-nil-draft-competition/) [Link to MLBTR on Jansen] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/rays-sign-danny-jansen-catcher.html) [Link to tweet about Jansen] (https://x.com/matan_writes/status/1865104239195824462) [Link to Tango Bluesky post] (https://bsky.app/profile/tangotiger.com/post/3lce4c7e6mc2b) [Link to Tango blog post] (http://tangotiger.com/index.php/site/article/the-one-hour-hall-of-fame-points-system) [Link to Michael’s Stat Blast cover] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oapd9k8epvIj4O33g1zDNgSIqiFrhkoQ/view?usp=drive_link) [Link to HoF pace for hitters] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RZQrfYS1FACfqQkZCLVGDbp5No7_XwzhnT1bpM_Azuo) [Link to HOF pace for pitchers] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vzKtA0CRUQeWQMx4P6mnLv8uziGObmnPUaavHSt6K8Q) [Link to tiered HOF by BOOG score] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aXIuqZGI6qTTuvhJdgWIn9MYkSZ4KYnV3YqKJhI78Rs) [Link to BOOG graphs site] (https://ewpod.github.io/boog-graph/) [Link to MLBTR on Holmes] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/mets-to-sign-clay-holmes.html) [Link to MLBTR on Bieber] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/guardians-to-re-sign-shane-bieber.html) [Link to MLBTR top 50 FA] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/2024-25-top-50-mlb-free-agents-with-predictions.html) [Link to over/under draft score] (https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Contract_Over/Under_Draft#2024) [Link to ABA article] (https://www.newspapers.com/article/pacific-daily-news/160397441/) [Link to Manfred backtrack] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/42817902/rob-manfred-says-golden-bat-rule-not-coming-mlb-soon) [Link to EW gift subscriptions] (https://patreon.com/effectivelywild/gift) [Link to Secret Santa sign-up form] (https://form.typeform.com/to/rleVM0x1) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/tNOGFnG.png)] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) Email Us: [podcast@fangraphs.com] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/I4hfhMi.png)EW Subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png)Effectively Wild Wiki] (http://effectivelywild.wikia.com/wiki/Effectively_Wild_Wiki) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/sX7DEWS.jpeg)iTunes Feed] (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715) (Please rate and review us!) 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07 Dec 2024

1 HR 29 MINS

1:29:28

07 Dec 2024

#2254

Effectively Wild Episode 2253: Show Me the Money (Eventually)

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the A’s signing [Luis Severino] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/luis-severino/15890/stats) and year-end podcast-listening stats, follow up on the golden at-bat and Hall of Fame plaques, and (1:07:46) discuss the history of deferred payments in sports contracts. Audiointro: Josh Busman, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SggB_cBRUvlpFnxY6mZRh4wXQ4AHj91K/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Luke Lillard, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IdOM-zb7R8ln39HiJsfTKpQCOdvTF7fd/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to FG post on Severino] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-as-yes-the-as-make-a-splash-in-free-agency) [Link to over/under draft results] (https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Contract_Over/Under_Draft#2024) [Link to Gonzalez A’s tweet] (https://x.com/Alden_Gonzalez/status/1864740522788818953) [Link to Passan spending tweet] (https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1864751224601333992) [Link to FG payrolls page] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/breakdowns/payroll) [Link to Pesäpallo episode] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-1302-no-true-outcomes/) [Link to The Athletic’s Soto report] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5967592/2024/12/03/juan-soto-signing-update-600-million/) [Link to Manfred and Stugotz] (https://nypost.com/2024/12/05/sports/rob-manfred-once-scoffed-at-golden-at-bat-rule-wasting-my-time/) [Link to non-Gandhi quote] (https://apnews.com/article/archive-fact-checking-2315880316) [Link to Russell on the golden AB] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/95286/the-faintly-yellow-at-bat/) [Link to golden thong story] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=3401029) [Link to listener emails database] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-8lpspHQuR5GK7S_nNtGunLGrx60QnSa8XLG_wvRb4Q/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to plaque variations] (https://sabrbaseballcards.blog/2020/01/25/hall-of-fame-plaque-variations/) [Link to story on Jackie’s plaque] (https://baseballhall.org/discover-more/stories/baseball-history/remembering-jackieh) [Link to AP on the Dodgers] (https://apnews.com/article/dodgers-deferred-snell-edman-d34fc1d358a980b7ddc3ebd4989af126) [Link to Dolgoff plan info 1] (https://www.jewsinsports.org/basketball_ID_310.html) [Link to Dolgoff plan info 2] (https://20secondtimeout.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-nba-in-1970s.html) [Link to Ard interview] (https://www.celtic-nation.com/interviews/jim_ard/jim_ard_page4.htm) [Link to ABA article] (https://www.newspapers.com/article/pacific-daily-news/160397441/) [Link to “Sutter Day” on EW] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-1870-please-dont-put-in-the-newspaper-that-manfred-got-mad/) [Link to Sutter article] (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-dothan-eagle/160397406/) [Link to Turner censure article] (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-anniston-star/160397189/) [Link to reaping/sowing tweet] (https://x.com/screaminbutcalm/status/1105577845642878976n) [Link to Hunter article 1] (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-rock-island-argus/160397124/) [Link to Hunter article 2] (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-province/160397158/) [Link to Hunter article 3] (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-paducah-sun/160349921/) [Link to Hunter article 4] (https://www.newspapers.com/article/pacific-daily-news/160339901/) [Link to Hunter article 5] (https://www.newspapers.com/article/pacific-daily-news/160397222/) [Link to Hunter article 6] (https://www.newspapers.com/article/pacific-daily-news/160397392/) [Link to 1981 article] (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal/160397214/) [Link to Rice article] (https://www.nytimes.com/1985/02/14/sports/red-sox-sign-rice-to-record-contract.html?searchResultPosition=5) [Link to 2013 deferrals story] (https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-worst-sports-contracts-20131117-story.html) [Link to EW gift subscriptions] (https://patreon.com/effectivelywild/gift) [Link to Secret Santa sign-up form] (https://form.typeform.com/to/rleVM0x1) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/tNOGFnG.png)] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) Email Us: [podcast@fangraphs.com] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/I4hfhMi.png)EW Subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png)Effectively Wild Wiki] (http://effectivelywild.wikia.com/wiki/Effectively_Wild_Wiki) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/sX7DEWS.jpeg)iTunes Feed] (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715) (Please rate and review us!) 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06 Dec 2024

1 HR 48 MINS

1:48:55

06 Dec 2024

#2253

Effectively Wild Episode 2252: There’s Gold in Them Thar Bats

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about their obliviousness to [Juan Soto] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/juan-soto/20123/stats?position=OF) signing rumors, what should count as a team claiming to have tried to sign someone, a rash of recent real signings, the strength of the free agent market so far, the Dodgers’ accounting tactics and misperceptions about deferrals, the decline in therapeutic use exemptions to MLB’s joint drug policy, and (44:17) the pros and cons of the controversial “golden at-bat” idea that was recently mooted by Rob Manfred. Audiointro: Cory Brent, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pt4d-z71jiJ_H4Zb23Kos4vuP__tzf8t/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Alex Glossman and Ali Breneman, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LwE1yLYIymQe16tQBjqWkF9Tx8DNlZez/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to Passan’s Soto tweet] (https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1862237720849822137) [Link to MLBTR’s Soto stories] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/players/juan-soto) [Link to The Athletic’s Soto report] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5967592/2024/12/03/juan-soto-signing-update-600-million/) [Link to MLBTR’s top 50 FA] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/2024-25-top-50-mlb-free-agents-with-predictions.html) [Link to FG’s top 50 FA] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2025-top-50-mlb-free-agents/) [Link to We Tried Tracker post 1] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/introducing-the-we-tried-tracker/) [Link to We Tried Tracker post 2] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/your-first-we-tried-tracker-update/) [Link to We Tried Tracker] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rOPYSEkIppeiOv7PECMgvCgdaYwr8WwAFP4dUKXIhd8/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to FG post on Montas] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/frankie-montas-and-the-mets-an-inevitable-match) [Link to FG post on Boyd] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-boyds-are-back-in-town/) [Link to Cubs spending rumor] (https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2024/11/08/cubs-are-reportedly-already-ruling-out-a-pursuit-of-juan-soto-or-corbin-burnes/) [Link to FG post on Higashioka] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/kyle-higashioka-has-chosen-the-rangers/) [Link to FG post on Edman] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/dodgers-make-edman-the-72-million-utilityman) [Link to Becker on Snell] (https://bsky.app/profile/jon-becker.com/post/3lcgm43lfzs2n) [Link to Becker on Edman] (https://bsky.app/profile/jon-becker.com/post/3lcgloqezv22n) [Link to 2009 TUE story] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=3822193) [Link to 2016 TUE story] (https://www.espn.com/blog/buster-olney/insider/post/_/id/12549) [Link to Russell on TUEs] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/28824/baseball-therapy-someones-not-paying-attention/) [Link to 2024 testing stats] (https://www.mlb.com/press-release/release-independent-program-administrator-issues-annual-report-11-29-24) [Link to Bluesky bot] (https://bsky.app/profile/passanthalbot.bsky.social) [Link to pudding expression] (https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/origin-of-the-proof-is-in-the-pudding-meaning) [Link to Delilah wiki] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delilah_(radio_host)) [Link to Manfred pod appearance] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manfreds-mlb-magic/id1762692129?i=1000673722835) [Link to Stark article] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5961016/2024/12/02/golden-at-bat-rule-mlb/) [Link to Bananas rule] (https://www.instagram.com/thesavbananas/p/CyW03SRg-fm/) [Link to EW gift subscriptions] (https://patreon.com/effectivelywild/gift) [Link to Secret Santa sign-up form] (https://form.typeform.com/to/rleVM0x1) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/tNOGFnG.png)] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) Email Us: [podcast@fangraphs.com] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/I4hfhMi.png)EW Subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png)Effectively Wild Wiki] (http://effectivelywild.wikia.com/wiki/Effectively_Wild_Wiki) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/sX7DEWS.jpeg)iTunes Feed] (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715) (Please rate and review us!) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/fQfPcpV.png)Spotify Feed] (https://open.spotify.com/show/18kbXy9p0jHw3o8f2cQlCj) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/jbkZAC1.png)Facebook Group] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/DAtijEo.jpg)Twitter Account] (https://twitter.com/ewpod) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/waJFv7Y.png)Bluesky Account] (https://bsky.app/profile/ewpod.bsky.social) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/YXW4kOd.png)Get OurMerch!] (https://breakingt.com/collections/fangraphs) [Source] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2252-theres-gold-in-them-thar-bats/) ... Read more

04 Dec 2024

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:55

04 Dec 2024

#2252

Effectively Wild Episode 2251: The Playoff Payoff

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a [Nolan Arenado] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/nolan-arenado/9777/stats) rumor, then (5:15) answer listener emails about fandoms that are overrepresented in baseball media, Formula 1-style “pay players” in MLB, whether players should be paid overtime for the postseason, whether MLB will ever classify foreign leagues as “major,” a Disney Channel baseball scene, fan-elected baseball executives, and (1:14:13) a player ( [Earl Pruess] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/earl-pruess/1010550/stats) ) with a mysterious nickname, followed by a bonus Stat Blast (1:24:02) about the typical tenures of sports leagues commissioners and Supreme Court justices. Audiointro: Andy Ellison, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-zryFrA5vGf46iu7jSvWSrkrDXTfJ3zY/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Moon Hound, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nUFPNuHpOrpem0flIdJO-zbMml2BaR_a/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to MLBTR on Arenado] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/nolan-arenado-reportedly-willing-to-move-to-first-base.html) [Link to Arenado Athletic report] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5947221/2024/11/26/cardinals-nolan-arenado-trade-talks-position-change/) [Link to Dave’s USSM letter] (http://www.ussmariner.com/2007/06/27/an-open-letter-to-rafael-chaves/) [Link to MLBTR on the letter] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2007/07/blog-gets-thr-1.html) [Link to “pay drivers” article] (https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-team-bosses-say-pay-driver-f1-model-is-dead/10513527/) [Link to NBA prize money] (https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-finals-prize-money-how-much-players-make-winning-championship/ucydpkwhiyj48occko4cdcmf) [Link to Dodgers postseason pool] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/42622536/dodgers-split-46m-record-mlb-postseason-pool-129m) [Link to Ben on league reclassification 1] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2020/8/14/21368488/major-league-negro-leagues-classification) [Link to Ben on league reclassification 2] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2020/12/16/22178257/mlb-acknowledge-negro-leagues-officially) [Link to Suite Life scene] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULBd6JqqtZ8 ) [Link to Suite Life episode] (https://suitelife.fandom.com/wiki/Big_Hair_%26_Baseball) [Link to spectator interference rule] (https://www.mlb.com/glossary/rules/spectator-interference) [Link to Veeck’s fanagers] (https://www.mlb.com/cut4/in-1951-bill-veeck-let-the-fans-manage-the-st-louis-browns-on-grandstand-manager) [Link to “Gibby” nicknames] (https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?hint=gibby+Brack&search=gibby&pid=&idx=) [Link to Pruess post] (https://seamheads.com/blog/2014/02/11/earl-pruess-the-browns-moonlight-graham/) [Link to Pruess TSN card] (https://digital.la84.org/digital/collection/p17103coll3/id/100310/rec/1) [Link to Pruess signing article] (https://www.mlb.com/cut4/in-1951-bill-veeck-let-the-fans-manage-the-st-louis-browns-on-grandstand-manager) [Link to Pruess gambling article] (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-oakdale-journal/159888601/) [Link to Pruess documents] (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OytTLk26cZDhJivhk2b1yLOcwvhnQHKrFYTLEhe1xco/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to Pruess autograph 1] (https://www.ebay.com/itm/304711239155) [Link to Pruess autograph 2] (https://www.ebay.com/itm/305651831684) [Link to Pruess autograph 3] (https://www.ebay.com/itm/381305813951) [Link to Pruess obit] (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-springfield-news-leader/159888400/) [Link to younger Pruess obit] (https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailyherald/name/earl-pruess-obituary?id=19287048) [Link to listener emails database] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-8lpspHQuR5GK7S_nNtGunLGrx60QnSa8XLG_wvRb4Q/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to EW commissioners discussion] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2247-manfred-on-a-mission/) [Link to Stat Blast spreadsheet] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Xbzx5D7qM-nj13HYCk761yjwYpHewY_qDxsm9wgotko/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to latest HUAL episode] (https://slate.com/podcasts/hang-up-and-listen/2024/11/nadals-retirement-the-orlando-prides-nwsl-championship-around-the-horns-cancellation) [Link to EW gift subscriptions] (https://patreon.com/effectivelywild/gift) [Link to Secret Santa sign-up form] (https://form.typeform.com/to/rleVM0x1) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/tNOGFnG.png)] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) Email Us: [podcast@fangraphs.com] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/I4hfhMi.png)EW Subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png)Effectively Wild Wiki] (http://effectivelywild.wikia.com/wiki/Effectively_Wild_Wiki) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/sX7DEWS.jpeg)iTunes Feed] (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715) (Please rate and review us!) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/fQfPcpV.png)Spotify Feed] (https://open.spotify.com/show/18kbXy9p0jHw3o8f2cQlCj) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/jbkZAC1.png)Facebook Group] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/DAtijEo.jpg)Twitter Account] (https://twitter.com/ewpod) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/waJFv7Y.png)Bluesky Account] (https://bsky.app/profile/ewpod.bsky.social) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/YXW4kOd.png)Get OurMerch!] (https://breakingt.com/collections/fangraphs) [Source] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2251-the-playoff-payoff/) ... Read more

28 Nov 2024

1 HR 35 MINS

1:35:22

28 Nov 2024

#2251

Effectively Wild Episode 2250: BLAke SLAte

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley begin with a cold-open reaction to late-breaking news about Blake Snell signing with the Dodgers, then (19:52) banter about gift subscriptions, the Angels signing Yusei Kikuchi, and the Brady Singer–Jonathan India trade, follow up (46:58) on the Rays stadium situation, and, in the Thanksgiving spirit, discuss (56:59) things about baseball […] ... Read more

27 Nov 2024

1 HR 41 MINS

1:41:51

27 Nov 2024

#2250

Effectively Wild Episode 2249: Our Bold Preseason Predictions, Revisited

Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, Ben Clemens, Michael Baumann, and podcast scorekeeper Chris Hanel convene to play “College Baseball Player or Fictional Republican Politician?” and reveal the victors of the 2024 minor league free agent draft and bold preseason predictions game, including recaps of each prediction. Audio intro: The Gagnés, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Gabriel-Ernest, “Effectively Wild […] ... Read more

26 Nov 2024

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:16

26 Nov 2024

#2249

Effectively Wild Episode 2248: Target Acquired

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about how much Shohei Ohtani’s teammates helped him win his third MVP award, his incredible four-season stretch, whether Dekopin/Decoy is really his dog, the other MVP and Cy Young results, a Joey Meneses signing, Austin Slater and the virtues of being a team’s “top target,” the Rays’ confounding stadium […] ... Read more

23 Nov 2024

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:28

23 Nov 2024

#2248

Effectively Wild Episode 2247: Manfred on a Mission

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Rich Hill’s latest (and hopefully not last) pitching exploits, then discuss how Rob Manfred’s desire to craft his legacy as commissioner could shape the sport’s direction, why sports commissioners’ tenures last so long, what qualities of the World Series-winning Dodgers rival teams might try to emulate, rumors surrounding […] ... Read more

22 Nov 2024

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:27

22 Nov 2024

#2247

Effectively Wild Episode 2246: Soto’s Suitors

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley solicit listener suggestions for an upcoming podcast series, discuss what they would ask potential employers if they were on a Juan Soto-esque free-agent tour, and banter about the Orioles dismantling “Walltimore,” the far-less-settled-than-expected situations of the A’s and Rays, differing medical evaluations and Brusdar Graterol’s role in the Mookie Betts […] ... Read more

20 Nov 2024

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:20

20 Nov 2024

#2246

Effectively Wild Episode 2245: Diamond Sports Group in the Rough

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the resolution of the Diamond Sports Group bankruptcy hearing, how declining broadcast revenue could lead to labor strife, and the Pirates’ reward offer for a baseball card that comes with a patch from Paul Skenes’s debut jersey, then (28:42) bring on Patreon supporter Craig Wingbermuehle to discuss his […] ... Read more

16 Nov 2024

1 HR 47 MINS

1:47:21

16 Nov 2024

#2245

Effectively Wild Episode 2244: Their Name is Mud

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley follow up on previous banter about the best title for a president of both baseball and business operations, then deliver fresh banter about how Derrek Lee’s 2005 RBI total was a sign of its time, where the Rays will play in 2025 and beyond, the Marlins’ new manager, and a […] ... Read more

15 Nov 2024

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:49

15 Nov 2024

#2244

Effectively Wild Episode 2243: Roki of the Year

Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs’ Eric Longenhagen banter about how to abbreviate Twins executive Derek Falvey’s new dual role as president of both baseball and business operations, then (5:23) discuss Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki from a scouting perspective, touching on how good he could be, how a team could ease him into MLB, what […] ... Read more

13 Nov 2024

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13 Nov 2024

#2243

Effectively Wild Episode 2242: The 10th Annual Free Agent Contract Over/Under Draft

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a listener proposal to artificially designate (and trade) a two-way player, then (19:28) conduct the 10th annual free agent contract over/under draft, plus closing banter (1:09:45) about the new Sacramento team’s city designation, a Philly front-office shuffle, and POBO priority. Audio intro: Philip Bergman, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Ian […] ... Read more

09 Nov 2024

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:09

09 Nov 2024

#2242

Effectively Wild Episode 2241: The Most Fascinating Free Agents and Offseason Storylines

Ben Lindbergh and FanGraphs writer Ben Clemens banter about the latest batch of Scott Boras puns, position changes for Willson Contreras and Mookie Betts, surgery for Shohei Ohtani, Skip Schumaker’s move to Texas, and Buster Posey’s front-office philosophy, then (47:21) discuss Other Ben’s top 50 free agents list—focusing on Juan Soto, Blake Snell, Corbin Burnes, […] ... Read more

08 Nov 2024