Episodes
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Would you do this trade? Watch as I:
-Evaluate a proposed trade
-Laugh at a goofy trade
-Make a trade proposal to the Yankees
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Here's another Cubs mock trade:
• Trade Proposal: Nico Hoerner to Angel...
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Porter Hodge was not expected to contribute to the Cubs bullpen in any significant way in the 2024 season. But the Rookie went on to have a 1.88 ERA and was the lockdown closer by the end of the season. He joins me to discuss how he was able to do that.
Watch my interview with Cubs Assistant Pitching Coach Daniel Moskos:
• Cubs Pitching Coaches do THIS Better ...
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Content in this Video:
0:00 - Intro
1:55 - Porter's Hobbies
5:31 - Growing up in Utah
7:55 - Draft vs. College
10:49 - Smokies Championship
11:33 - All-Star AA Roster
13:20 - MLB Debut v. Braves
17:05 - Leaning on Veterans
18:50 - Nate Pearson
19:40 - What Clicked?
22:40 - Demotion to Minors
24:04 - Closer Role
26:35 - Miguel Amaya
27:54 - Panic Attack?
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Episodes manquant?
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Cody Bellinger's surprise opt-in decision leaves the Cubs with some handcuffs (both in payroll and roster flexibility). What does the payroll now look like and where can Jed make some moves?
Watch - Top Free Agents Available: https://youtu.be/Wxyu-TmDJoI
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Would you do this trade? Nico to the Angels for Logan O'Hoppe... What trades do you want to see the Cubs explore this offseason?
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Daniel Moskos and Tommy Hottovy are 2 of the best at developing pitchers internally. Despite a season filled with difficulties and injuries, the Cubs were still able to lean on unexpected heroes on the staff.
In the bullpen, it was: Porter Hodge, Tyson Miller, Jorge Lopez, and Nate Pearson. In the starting staff, fairly unexpected superb seasons from Shota Imanaga and Jameson Taillon kept this team in the playoff conversation.
I sat down with Daniel Moskos to discuss how the Cubs are so good at developing pitchers internally.
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Content in this Video:
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Ejection Explanation
2:35 - Wesneski Funny Story
5:17 - Moskos vs. Hottovy Roles
9:07 - Pitcher Recruiting Process
12:43 - Shota Imanaga Changes
15:55 - Improving Struggling Arms
23:53 - Kyle Hendricks Stories
30:47 - Corbin Burnes
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Much of the Cubs' offseason goals will lean on the fate of Cody Bellinger. Will he opt in to play in Chicago in 2025, or opt out? And what should Cubs fans be rooting for him to decide?
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There are so many former Cubs to root for in the Yankees lineup, but, it's still the Yankees! But can you really root for the Dodgers?
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How far away are the Cubs from playoff contention for 2025? There are lots of questions on this team. Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
Patrick Mooney's Full Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5857...
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Content:
0:00 - Dodgers Mets Gm 6
2:35 - New Podcast Idea
5:20 - Cubs Compared to Dodgers
8:03 - Patrick Mooney's Article
13:07 - Cubs Needs
16:55 - Final 4 Teams' Starpower
19:58 - Cubs 2025 Questions
22:40 - 3 Key Needs
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The 2025 free agent class is not very exciting. Is there anyone the Cubs could/should go after?
Watch - Top 10 Questions for the Cubs this Offseason: T • Top 10 Pressing Questions for the Cub...
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What did you think Tom Ricketts' letter to Cubs fans?
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Who will the Cubs go after this offseason? Will Jed have an open checkbook? Will we see more prospects in 2025?
These are a few questions to look at going into the 2024-25 offseason.
Historic Cubs Game Breakdowns:
• Historic Cubs Game Breakdowns
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Meet Sammy Sosa at Club 400! Get your tickets: https://club400cubs.com/events/ (Inlude "Setup Man" in the Additional Notes for a chance to win an autographed Game 7 World Series Joe Maddon Scorecard)
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Content in this Video:
0:00 - Intro
1:14 - Sammy's Return to CHI
6:00 - About the Event
10:06 - Giveaway
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A simple Taylor Swift Candle helped this MLB team climb back into playoff contention
Watch more from this channel:
• Cubs Game Breakdowns
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Cubs No. 8 Prospect Cam Smith is Heading to South Bend! After hitting home runs in 6 consecutive games for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, the Cubs No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft was promoted to High A.
Pelicans' broadcaster Sam Weiderhaft joined me to discuss Cam's promotion.
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Are the Cubs Victims of Bad Umpires in 2024? After losing 4 of 6 games it's easy to look back on the week and see them winning 4 games had some calls gone their way. Has this been a trend for all of 2024? How does this stop?
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Content in this Video:
0:00 - Bad Umpiring
4:19 - Video of Wrong Calls
10:16 - Challenge System Solutions
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Did the Cubs miss out on some major opportunities in this year's trade deadline?
Videos Referenced:
Everything you need to know about Isaac Paredes:
• Isaac Paredes: Everything you Need to...
Mark Leiter, Jr. Trade Details: https://youtube.com/live/43-FfULnoEc?...
Nate Pearson Ejected Breakdown:
• New Cubs Pitcher Hits Batter in Head,...
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Content in this Video:
0:00 - Intro
1:52 - Grading Cubs Deadline
15:15 - MLB Surprises
17:25 - Cubs Surprises
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Here are 13 facts about the Cubs' new third baseman Isaac Paredes.
Articles referenced:
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/an-meande...
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/for-belli...
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I explore the reasons the Cubs should or should not trade Justin Steele and Nico Hoerner. Comment with your thoughts and subscribe to our list (setupman.net) for a chance to win a Nico Hoerner autographed baseball.
Justin Steele's Evolution: https://youtu.be/Boxe6WeGyZU
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Content in this Podcast:
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Win a Nico Autograph
1:13 - Reasons for Justin Steele
7:13 - Reasons for Nico Hoerner
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Watch this video to learn how Justin Steele has changed his pitching approach at least 5 times in his career to evolve into the ace he is today.
What makes Shota Imanaga so good? Watch here: https://youtu.be/KzsoyM-U3Zc
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It's been a lackluster year from the Chicago Cubs? Do they buy to try and get back in the race, or do they sell and start looking towards 2025? Sam Olbur, from the Locked On Podcast, joins me to discuss.
Watch my breakdown of the Justin Steele outburst:
• Cubs' Ugliest Inning of 2024? | Break...
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