Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Effectively Wild Episode 2129: Season Preview Series: Twins and Tigers

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Feb 24, 2024

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss the Boras Four negotiations, Hyun Jin Ryu's unique contract, the impact of umpire complaints, and an inaccurate Greg Maddux fun fact. They preview the 2024 seasons for the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers, focusing on player health, roster changes, and season outlooks.

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Navigating Baseball Contracts and Player Dynamics

01:35 • 10min

The Influence of Verbal Aggression on Umpire Decision-Making

11:34 • 10min

Analyzing Greg Maddox's Performance in 3-0 Counts

21:43 • 19min

Minnesota Twins' Payroll Decisions

41:02 • 14min

Minnesota Twins: Player Health Updates and Season Outlook

55:12 • 15min

Defining Success for the Twins Team in the Upcoming Season

01:10:07 • 2min

The Detroit Tigers' Outlook for the Upcoming Season and Transition to a Younger Team

01:12:02 • 2min

Analyzing the Impact of Miguel Cabrera's Absence on Team Dynamics

01:13:35 • 2min

Discussion on Tigers Players Getting Hitched: A Sign of Youthful Team

01:15:06 • 2min

Outlook on Potential Contract Extensions and Pitching Rotation Analysis for the Detroit Tigers

01:16:40 • 10min

Tigers Rotation and Bullpen Projections

01:26:26 • 3min

Analyzing Detroit Tigers' Roster Decisions and Strategy

01:29:44 • 14min

Setting the Bar: Detroit Tigers' Success Criteria for 2024 Season

01:43:36 • 2min

Closing Remarks and Outtakes

01:45:57 • 4min