Shut Up, I’m Calculating Win Probability

Alex and Bobby discuss the stance taken by Phillies and Mets minor leaguers against unfair wages and living conditions this past week, and what it suggests about how the conversation has shifted. Then they run through some listener questions about ethical consumption under baseball, alumni pride for Dayton Moore, what baseball players have in common with elementary school kids, and how we frame contract discussions. This week’s Three Up, Three Down features predatory lending for teenagers and lessons in probability.

Links:

Mets & Phillies minor leaguers protest unfair pay 

Pay No Attention to the Investment Firm Behind the Predatory Loans! 

Mike Elk on Roberto Clemente and Curt Flood

The Royals explore new stadium options 

Songs featured in this episode:

DeBarge — “I Like It” • Booker T & the M.G.’s — “Green Onions”