Summary[]
Ben and Sam discuss the NL wild card game, Adam Dunn, and the suffering of Oakland fans, then preview the ALDS.
Topics[]
- NL wild card game review
- Madison Bumgarner
- Edinson Volquez's free agency
- Adam Dunn's retirement
- Oakland Athletics' and Kansas City Royals' playoff woes
- Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals ALDS preview
- Jered Weaver & Angels' rotation
- Royals' run game
- Baltimore Orioles vs. Detroit Tigers ALDS Preview
- Manny Machado and Orioles' defensive luck
- Tigers' rotation & Orioles' bullpen
- Mike Trout hypothetical playoff struggles
Notes[]
- Since August 1st there have been 6 CGSO with at least 10 Ks. Madison Bumgarner has thrown 3 of them, including one in the NL wild card game against the Pirates.
- Adam Dunn and Juan Pierre have nearly identical career bWAR and fWAR.
- In the Billy Beane era the A's are 1-13 in games where they could clinch winning a playoff series.
- Ben thinks the Angels will win the ALDS in 4 games.
- Ben predicts the Tigers will beat the Orioles in 5 games. Sam is hesitant to make a prediction.
Links[]
- Effectively Wild Episode 547: The ALDS Discussion Show
- Fun Pairs by Joe Posnanski
- MLB's Most Exciting Regular-Season Teams of 2014 by Ben Lindbergh