Craig Counsell introduced as new Cubs manager + Craig Breslow leaves for Boston
Brett, Sahadev and Patrick react to the Cubs shocking move to hire Craig Counsell and let David Ross go. Was it the right move? Does it change expectations for 2024? Plus, Craig Breslow is heading to Boston to run the Red Sox baseball operations. What does that mean for Cubs player development and the future of Jed Hoyer's front office?
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45:26
Reacting to Jed Hoyer's end of season presser and looking to the offseason
Jed Hoyer held his end of season media session this week. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick share their thoughts on the hour-long chat. What are the chances that the team really tries to bring back Cody Bellinger? Will David Ross enter 2024 on the hot seat? What will be the club's overall plan to get better for next season.
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45:13
Looking back on the 2023 season and a Cubs collapse
The Cubs let a promising season slip away in the final weeks and miss out on the postseason. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look back on the roller coaster ride of the 2023 season. What positives can be taken from it heading into the offseason and 2024? Where does this collapse fit into the Cubs history of disappointing finishes?
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46:08
Two gut-punch losses leave the Cubs postseason hopes in doubt
The Cubs will head to Milwaukee to finish the regular season with their postseason hopes very much in doubt. Back to back gut-wrenching losses in Atlanta have the Northsiders tied with the Marlins for the final Wild Card spot and they would lose the tiebreaker. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev get into what has gone wrong and what could happen over the final four days of the season.
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39:27
Cubs sweep final series at Wrigley as Marcus Stroman returns
With one week left in the regular season, the Cubs are sitting in the final Wild Card spot after sweeping the Rockies to finish out their home schedule. If the Cubs win 5 of 6 this week and miss the postseason, how will you view the season? How will Marcus Stroman's return impact the team down the stretch and what does Javier Assad bring to the bullpen?
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