Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley revisit and update their recent discussion on the Dodgers, competitive balance, and what’s good for the game in light of L.A.’s latest additions, then (1:06:18) discuss the Blue Jays’ signing of Anthony Santander and the outlook for Pete Alonso, followed by (1:20:02) a Stat Blast on Bob Uecker and the players with the highest percentage of homers hit against Hall of Famers.
Audio intro: Grant Brisbee, “Effectively Wild Theme”
Audio outro: Kite Person, “Effectively Wild Theme”
Link to EW Episode 2272
Link to Ben on the Dodgers
Link to Ben C. on L.A. relievers
Link to Sheehan parity post
Link to MLBTR on Scott
Link to MLBTR on Yates
Link to Dodgers deferrals article
Link to Ricketts quote
Link to Pirates fan fest story
Link to Cherington quote
Link to McCutchen misspelling
Link to Marlins spending article
Link to MLBTR on Santander
Link to Dan S. on Santander
Link to Santander Stathead
Link to Alonso update
Link to Alonso/Boras story
Link to Stat Blast question
Link to Uecker clip
Link to Stat Blast data
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