Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Effectively Wild Episode 2079: The Rangers Are the Residue of Design

Nov 3, 2023
Topics discussed in this podcast include covering the World Series, the Rangers' success and rebuild, the entertainment value of the playoffs, bullpen games, the influence of a World Series win on other teams, roster construction, the impact of high payroll, comparing the future prospects of the Diamondbacks and the Rangers, playoff success and fan expectations, and the role of luck and planning in achieving success.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Experiencing the World Series Game at Chase Field
03:24 • 11min
3
Writing Challenges and Celebrations
13:58 • 15min
4
The Unpredictability of Baseball
29:06 • 16min
5
Rangers and Diamondbacks Game and Thoughts on Bullpen Games
44:47 • 20min
6
Analyzing the Impact of a World Series Win on Other Teams
01:05:00 • 2min
7
Building a Competitive Team: The Texas Rangers' Strategic Approach
01:06:39 • 22min
8
Discussion on Roster Construction and Organization of a Baseball Team
01:28:16 • 2min
9
The Influence of High Payroll and the Unpredictable Nature of the Red Sox
01:29:59 • 2min
10
Comparing the Future Prospects of the Diamondbacks and the Rangers
01:31:36 • 2min
11
Playoff Success and Fan Expectations
01:33:43 • 14min
12
The Importance of Plan and Luck
01:47:56 • 5min