Archive for Effectively Wild

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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Effectively Wild Episode 764: Award Apathy and Splashy Stats

Ben and Sam banter about daily-fantasy ads, then answer listener emails about Barry Bonds and splash hits, end-of-season awards, when to spend on free agents, baseball and the metric system, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 763: Predicting the GM Predictions

Ben and Sam banter about Mike Trout and Brian Cashman, then predict and discuss the results of Jerry Crasnick’s annual executive poll.