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Effectively Wild Episode 2101: Eating Crow

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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The Value of Pep Talks in Baseball

The speakers discuss the impact of pep talks and leadership in baseball, questioning the effectiveness of signing a player solely for their motivational abilities. They also explore the idea of gaming the system by saving motivational speeches for important games. The chapter concludes with a discussion on Clayton Kershaw's potential return to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the criteria for the best postseason fan experience in MLB.

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