Effectively Wild: The Daily Baseball Prospectus Podcast
Summary: Ringer writer Ben Lindbergh and BP editor-in-chief Sam Miller talk about baseball with an analytical bent, covering a mix of topics from the big picture to the pennant race every weekday morning.
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- Artist: Ben Lindbergh, Sam Miller
- Copyright: Copyright 2016
Podcasts:
Ben and Sam discuss MLB's track record with rule changes, Scott Boras' involvement in Jose Fernandez' pitching plans, and Robinson Cano's contract.
Ben and Sam discuss the latest gossip about the Mariners and Marlins, then do another career comparison of Mike Trout and Bryce Harper.
Ben and Sam banter about award apathy, Hall of Fame voting, and Francisco Rodriguez, then answer a couple listener emails.
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.
Ben and Sam discuss why three free agents accepted qualifying offers, then break down both sides of the Andrelton Simmons trade.
Ben and Sam discuss the Craig Kimbrel trade and the way to talk about closers in 2015.
Ben and Sam draft the free agents they think will make more or less money than predicted.
Ben and Sam talk to BP author Jeff Quinton about how baseball teams could benefit from design thinking.
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.
Ben and Sam banter about Mike Trout and Brian Cashman, then predict and discuss the results of Jerry Crasnick's annual executive poll.
Ben and Sam talk about the best Barry Bonds facts with Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman of Cespedes Family Barbecue.
Ben and Sam discuss free agents, qualifying offers, the Rays-Mariners trade, Alex Anthopoulos' departure from Toronto, and Mike Trout Twitter.
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.
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.
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.