Archive for Effectively Wild

Effectively Wild Episode 810: The Empty Average Edition

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about Howie Kendrick’s contract, Scott Boras and the CBA, how teams hire analysts, young MVPs, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 809: The 2016 Minor League Free Agent Draft

For the third consecutive year, Ben and Sam draft the 20 minor league free agents they hope will earn the most major league playing time in 2016.


Effectively Wild Episode 808: The BP Annual Guessing Game

Ben and Sam banter about Billions, the amazing Willie Davis, and a strange Fox Sports article, then conduct a quiz show.


Effectively Wild Episode 807: Daren Willman Previews Statcast Season Two

Ben and Sam talk to the new Director of Baseball Research and Development for MLB Advanced Media, Daren Willman, about what’s in store for Statcast in 2016 and beyond.


Effectively Wild Episode 806: How Quickly Chemistry Can Change

Ben and Sam banter about a Salvador Perez extension and a strike-zone change, then discuss the rapid reversal of the Athletics’ clubhouse and what it might mean for the Nationals.


Effectively Wild Episode 805: How Much is That World Series in the Window?

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about Yoenis Cespedes’s contract, relievers winning awards, how much it costs to buy a World Series, prospect comparisons, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 804: The Offseason Odds Movers

Ben and Sam banter about Mike Trout moonlighting as a weatherman, then discuss which teams have seen their World Series odds fall or rise the most since the beginning of the offseason.


Effectively Wild Episode 803: Coin-Flip Friday

Ben and Sam banter about Yoenis Cespedes, then revisit the Josh Donaldson deal and answer listener emails about umpire inadequacy, the Ausmus-Matheny paradox, and what it would cost to pay minor leaguers minimum wage.


Effectively Wild Episode 802: The Podcast We Put Away Wet

Ben and Sam banter about Chris Davis and Target, then answer emails about David Price, Yosemite Tim, requesting trades, true talent, and the most average player.


Effectively Wild Episode 801: The Big-Contract Catch-Up

Ben and Sam banter about the resolution to a legal case they discussed last week, then discuss the Ian Kennedy, Chris Davis, and Justin Upton signings.