Archive for Effectively Wild

Effectively Wild Episode 353: The Penultimate Listener Email Show of 2013

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about a three-Andrelton infield, modern-day barnstorming, signing and trading Kendrys Morales, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 352: The Day in Transactions

Ben and Sam discuss moves made by the Royals, Rockies, Padres, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 351: Life-Changing Lessons from Recent Transactions

Ben and Sam discuss recent trades and signings, focusing on moves by the Indians, White Sox, and Diamondbacks, Kevin Towers’ changing approach to building a bullpen, and the reliever market.


Effectively Wild Episode 350: Jason Coskrey on Masahiro Tanaka and the New Posting System

Ben and Sam talk to Jason Coskrey of The Japan Times about Masahiro Tanaka and the recent changes to the NPB-MLB player posting system.


Effectively Wild Episode 349: Brian Sabean’s Re-Signings and Rating GMs

Ben and Sam discuss the Giants’ offseason and their thoughts on Brian Sabean and other general managers.


Effectively Wild Episode 348: Robot GMs, Bartolo at Bat, and Other Listener Emails

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about trading within the division, stats on baseball broadcasts, Mike Trout, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 347: The Rule Changes, Trades, and Signings of Winter Meetings Day Three

Ben and Sam discuss home plate collisions, the neighborhood play, and moves by the Mariners, Mets, and Nationals.


Effectively Wild Episode 346: Matt Kemp Rumors and Hot Trade Takes

Ben and Sam discuss the Dodgers’ outfield situation, then talk about the two trades made on Tuesday.


Effectively Wild Episode 345: Roy Halladay and Mark Prior Retire

Ben and Sam discuss Roy Halladay, Mark Prior, rumors from the Winter Meetings, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 344: The Robinson Cano Signing and Seattle’s Dysfunctional Front Office

Ben and Sam discuss the Robinson Cano signing and the weekend’s big story about the Mariners’ front office.