Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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**Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast**

Daily baseball statistical analysis and commentary

Latest Episodes:

Effectively Wild Episode 767: The Non-Cookie-Cutter Craig Kimbrel Reaction Nov 16, 2015

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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 Nov 13, 2015

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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 Nov 12, 2015

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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 Nov 11, 2015

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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 Nov 10, 2015

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

Effectively Wild Episode 762: The Best Barry Bonds Facts Nov 09, 2015

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Ben and Sam talk about the best Barry Bonds facts with Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman of Cespedes Family Barbecue.

Effectively Wild Episode 761: An Offseason Friday Gallimaufry Nov 06, 2015

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Ben and Sam discuss free agents, qualifying offers, the Rays-Mariners trade, Alex Anthopoulos’ departure from Toronto, and Mike Trout Twitter.

Effectively Wild Episode 760: Andy McCullough Reveals Every Royals Offseason Move Nov 05, 2015

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Ben and Sam talk to Kansas City Star Royals beat writer Andy McCullough about why the Royals won the World Series and what their offseason might look like.

Effectively Wild Episode 759: Your Fantastic Offseason Emails Nov 04, 2015

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Ben and Sam answer listener emails about buying two tickets to games, Derek Jeter jerseys, and the World Series, and Play Index about extra innings.

Effectively Wild Episode 758: Welcome Back, Baker Nov 03, 2015

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Ben and Sam banter about Jeurys Familia’s blown saves in the World Series, then talk about Bud Black, Dusty Baker, and the state of managing.