Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2082: Opposing Counsell
Nov 7, 2023
Craig Counsell's surprising move to the Cubs, emotions and motivations of professional athletes, rising salaries of baseball managers, potential player departures and off-season speculations, perceptions of Aaron Boone, load management in the NBA, World Baseball Classic frequency, various baseball topics discussed.
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Quick takeaways
- The Cubs poaching Craig Counsell from the Brewers, the Guardians hiring Stephen Vogt, and the Mets hiring Carlos Mendoza were discussed as notable managerial moves in the podcast.
- The idea of introducing an in-season tournament in MLB, similar to the NBA, was met with skepticism due to the challenges of scheduling and potential ineffectiveness compared to alternative improvements to the regular season.
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Padres decline Michael Waka's option, suggesting financial constraints
The San Diego Padres have declined Michael Waka's option for two years and $32 million, potentially indicating tighter budget constraints for the team. This decision comes as the Padres face vacancies in their starting rotation and a need for pitching help after nearly half of their innings from last season hit free agency. With the team reportedly wanting to stay around a $200 million payroll, there may be limited room for significant additions, leading to speculation that the Padres may not be in a position to pursue major acquisitions like Juan Soto in the upcoming offseason.
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