Archive for Effectively Wild

Effectively Wild Episode 777: The Pun-Free David Price Podcast

Ben and Sam banter about the Tony Cruz trade and then discuss a slightly (but only slightly!) more momentous move, the Red Sox signing David Price.


Effectively Wild Episode 776: One Man’s Winter Meetings Saga

Ben and Sam talk to Andre Archimbaud, whose experience at the 2002 Winter Meetings, just before Moneyball blew up, was chronicled in Josh Lewin’s book, Getting in the Game.


Effectively Wild Episode 775: The Happ/Zimmermann Contract Conundrums

Ben and Sam discuss the perplexities of the J.A. Happ and Jordan Zimmermann signings.


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.


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.


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.