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Effectively Wild Episode 2078: Drought Conditions

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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Discreet Tagging and Barry Bonds's Record

The hosts discuss the scenario of a first baseman discreetly placing something in a runner's back pocket to create a larger area to tag them out, referencing the rulebook's definition of a tag. They also debate the feasibility of other players breaking Barry Bonds's single season home run record if that was their sole goal. Additionally, they explore the challenges and benefits of Shohei O'Tani solely DHing for the next season and whether there is a distinct difference in approach between being the best hitter overall and breaking a home run record.

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