Effectively Wild Episode 2447: 1-2-3, WBC

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about corporate naming rights of spring training ballparks vs. MLB parks, and potential unwritten rules surrounding the challenge system, then (47:03) preview the World Baseball Classic with MLB.com’s Michael Clair, touching on the big and unsung stories of the WBC, whether the interest level will increase again, how often the WBC should be held, and more, as well as Michael’s WBC-inspired book, We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball.

Audio intro: Ted O., “Effectively Wild Theme”
Audio interstitial: Andy Ellison, “Effectively Wild Theme”
Audio outro: Garrett Krohn, “Effectively Wild Theme”
Link to list of spring training parks
Link to list of MLB parks
Link to Abreu challenge
Link to Michael’s book
Link to electrician vs. Ohtani
Link to Michael’s pools preview
Link to Michael on possible surprise teams
Link to Michael on must-watch games
Link to Michael on who will win
Link to Kershaw clip
Link to Ben on WBC injuries
Link to Ben on demanding more WBCs
Link to Ben on Team USA
Link to UNP editor on EW
Link to denied visa story
Link to “yips” quote
Link to politician baseball expressions