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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

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

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

Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki discuss the Cubs' early-offseason roster decisions, which included outrighting 9 players to the minors and selecting the contract of 4 prospects to add to the 40-man roster.Willson Contreras and Jason Heyward are officially gone and the Cubs also made a minor trade with the Tampa Bay Rays that could pay off huge dividends in the 2023 team. Plus, Martinez analyzes the Cubs coaching moves and how the hitting infrastructure will be altered next season. MLB.com's JP Morosi also provides a very intriguing nugget about a high-profile free agent that may be motivated to sign with the Cubs.

17 Marras 202233min

MLB’s offseason kicked off in earnest this week with the annual General Managers Meetings at the Conrad at Resorts World in Las Vegas. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins convened with the rest of their counterparts from across the league this week for meetings, breakout sessions and plenty more. Taylor McGregor and Andy Martínez were in Las Vegas to recap the event and get a grasp for what the Cubs hope to accomplish during this pivotal offseason. The pair share their biggest takeaways, the Cubs’ plans for the offseason and share some fun from Scott Boras’ press conference. Plus, the pair provide updates on Drew Smyly, Willson Contreras, Kyle Hendricks and much more.

10 Marras 202218min

Chicago native and Cubs radio analyst Ron Coomer stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to revisit Game 7 of the 2016 World Series with Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki.Six years after the greatest game in Cubs franchise history, the trio discusses the biggest takeaways from that magical night in Cleveland and relive the emotional roller coaster.Plus, hear what Coomer did during the rain delay, how he celebrated the Cubs' championship and why he wears his World Series ring so often.

2 Marras 202237min

Cubs vice president/director of pitching and assistant GM Craig Breslow joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to explain to hosts Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez exactly what his job entails on a day-to-day and week-to-week basis.Breslow also provides a peek behind the curtain as to how the organization's pitching infrastructure has grown in the last few years and what they still hope to accomplish in coming seasons.Plus, how does Kyle Hendricks return to form and who are some other names in the organization to keep an eye out for in 2023 and beyond?

28 Loka 202236min

Our Cubs Weekly panel of Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki answer reader questions ahead of a pivotal offseason. From best free agent fits to offseason predictions, we attempt to answer every question fired our way - including some fun off-the-wall queries.00:56 - Who are some Cubs players that you think will break out next season?03:47 - Was Jar Jar secretly a dark lord of the Sith (the true ‘phantom menace’ within an abandoned storyline)?04:48 - Which Cub had the best ULRAG of the year?06:05 - If you could design a Cubs + Star Wars promo/gameday giveaway what would it be?07:02 - Favorite Cubs moment of the 2022 season09:15 - Using the 2022 Cubs final home game lineup, match each player with their Star Wars character.15:37 - Will the Cubs try to get top free agents?16:40 - Thoughts on the upcoming offseason18:46 - Prediction for next season's record20:05 - Do you think the Cubs will make the 2023 postseason?21:13 - Do you foresee Morel retaining the multi-tool function next year or getting locked in at one spot?24:05 - 2016 Cubs as MCU characters26:55 - What's the 1B situation next year looking like? Would adding a 36-year-old player (like Jose Abreu) with positional limitations be wise?29:24 - Why not extend Willson Contreras?31:50 - Will the Cubs sign a FA SS or could they trade for one? Is Nico staying at SS or moving back to 2B?33:58 - What are your projections for CF, SS, 1B, 2B, 3B starters in '23? FA's, prospects, names?37:22 - Who is the Cubs' future?39:24 - Favorite dance?40:33 - If made available, would the Cubs be in on Rafael Devers or Mike Trout?

20 Loka 202246min