2023 Cubs Convention takeaways
The 2023 Cubs Convention is in the books and there was a lot to take away from the first event in three years. Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki explain what we learned about the Cubs over the weekend and detail their favorite parts about the Convention.We also roll out a series of snippets of future Cubs Weekly Podcast guest interviews from the Convention, including Darwin Barney, Miguel Montero and Ted Lilly. Plus, how does reported new addition Trey Mancini fit on this roster? What will Nick Madrigal's role be in 2023? When will Kyle Hendricks return to the mound?
17 Tammi 202340min
Evaluating the 2022-23 offseason
Jed Hoyer has been busy this winter, adding to the Cubs roster with veteran talent. Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki dissect the current state of the lineup, starting rotation and bullpen including providing their projections of how each unit lines up in early January.The podcast panel also analyzes the overall improvement of the team since the end of the 2022 regular season and discusses the potential of the Cubs making the playoffs in 2023. Plus, are there more moves coming for the Cubs? And with Cubs Convention on the horizon, what are we most looking forward to after a three-year hiatus of the winter event?
10 Tammi 202333min
Pedro Strop
One of the greatest relievers in franchise history stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Pedro Strop chats with Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki about memories from the 2016 World Series run, his favorite moments at Wrigley Field and plenty more from his Cubs career. Plus, Strop fills us in on what's coming next in his career and when he plans to return to Chicago.
2 Tammi 202339min
Dansby Day
The Cubs introduced Dansby Swanson Wednesday morning at Wrigley Field. Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki provide their biggest takeaways from the press conference and how Swanson will fit in with this Cubs team.Plus, Swanson explains why the Cubs hold a special place in his heart and Martinez explains how Carter Hawkins and Jon Lester helped sell Swanson on coming to Chicago.Hear from Hawkins, Jed Hoyer and Swanson himself as they react to the big day in Wrigleyville and what comes next for the Cubs.
21 Joulu 202240min
Ripple effects of Dansby Swanson signing
The Cubs made their offseason splash, signing free agent Dansby Swanson to a multi-year deal, per sources. The Cubs Weekly Podcast breaks down the signing and what comes next for the Cubs. Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez analyze the move for the Cubs and what it means to their roster for 2023. The pair then discuss what the move means for some of the other players on the roster, like Nick Madrigal, Christopher Morel and others. Lance Brozdowski and Bruce Levine join the podcast to share what comes next for the Cubs and who they could be after as they look to continue to improve their roster ahead of the 2023 roster. Andracki and Martinez then give their input on what the Cubs’ biggest need is going into next season.
18 Joulu 202232min
Busy Winter Meetings for the Cubs
Cubs news has been coming in fast and furious during the Winter Meetings in San Diego and our Cubs Weekly Podcast panel breaks it all down on location. Ryan Dempster joins Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez to analyze all the craziness around MLB, the Cubs' reported signings of Cody Bellinger and Jameson Taillon, Pat Hughes' Hall of Fame call and Willson Contreras' rumored deal in St. Louis. How much did the Cubs' roster improve just in the couple days in San Diego? What kind of upside do Taillon and Bellinger bring to the team and is there a trickle down effect on the rest of the roster?Plus, which of the top 3 shortstops would be the best fit for the Cubs?
7 Joulu 202229min
A Winter Meetings addition
The 2022 MLB Winter Meetings are underway in San Diego, bringing a special edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast. And the Cubs brought their own special addition to the table, in the form of the reported signing of former MVP Cody Bellinger.Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki break down how Bellinger will fit with the Cubs, what he brings to the table and why there's reason for untapped optimism surrounding the move.As the Cubs continue to shop in the free agent market, how are Jed Hoyer, Carter Hawkins and David Ross making their "pitch" to top players? What have been the main takeaways so far from a really active MLB Winter Meetings?Plus, MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi stops by to discuss what moves could be coming next for the Cubs.
7 Joulu 202224min
Cubs nostalgia with Ryan Dempster
Ryan Dempster drops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to reminisce on his 9-year Cubs career with Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki.Dempster tells tales of what it was like to be teammates with Greg Maddux, how incredible Derrek Lee's 2005 season was, 2007-08 memories, the differences between Lou Piniella and Dusty Baker and much more.Plus, Dempster also shares his strategy during a benches clearing brawl and why he felt like a part of the roster during the 2016 season.
21 Marras 202235min
