Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

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CCB #122: Religious Greed and the Pace of Negotiations Feb 22, 2022

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Sara and Danny are back looking at some of MLB's more ludicrous conditions in the ongoing CBA negotiations with the MLBPA. They are also talking about the chaos that is likely coming when dozens of free agents get rapidly signed between a deal and the start of Spring Training. Finally, they take a look at why PECOTA hates the Cubs, and, frankly, it's probably not wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #121: Prospectapalooza Feb 14, 2022

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Sara and Danny are frustrated by the lack of movement in the CBA negotiations and to be clear this falls pretty squarely on the mantle of some delusional billionaires who think the only cost that shouldn't go up these days is their payroll. After the break they are talking about the most recent top 100 prospect lists from various outlets and how the Cubs much-improved farm system shapes up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #120 CBA Shenanigans Feb 08, 2022

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Sara and Danny break down the latest from the CBA negotiations where MLB has gone from taking a six week Christmas break to requesting a federal mediator with very little in the way of offers or concessions. Meanwhile, the players have rejected the offer of mediation and have taken to social to request actual negotiations. After the break Sara and Danny are also looking at developments around Wrigley Field where the Cubs are building a sportsbook (thanks, we hate it) and a NY Post story that indicates the Cubs are set to be the first team to develop a streaming service (love the idea, hate the price tag). Be sure you stick around until the end as Danny closes us out with his song "Rob Manfred Hates Baseball." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #119: Hall of What, Exactly? Jan 31, 2022

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Sara and Danny are looking at how exactly we wound up in a place where David Ortiz is a first ballot Hall of Famer while Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds, and others fall off the ballot for the final time due to steroids and/or character issues. Meanwhile, the commissioner who oversaw it all, Bud Selig, is already in the Hall. After the break they are also looking at the CBA negotiations that actually appear to be making some progress, maybe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #118 Unconventional Jan 17, 2022

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Sara and Danny are back and really bummed that they aren't at Cubs Convention for the second year in a row. They are also looking at the latest lockout and Hall of Fame news. After the break they take a closer look at the Yankees' historic decision to name Rachel Balkovec their first woman MiLB manager and what that could mean for the future of women in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #117: Sammy Sosa Got a Bad Deal and So Do Most Pre-arb Players Dec 17, 2021

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Sara and Danny are back looking at Sammy Sosa's career numbers in what is likely his tenth, and final, year on the BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot. They are also full on Carlos watch with rumors that the Cubs are in on both Rodón and Correa. Finally, they are looking at the MLB minimum salary and arbitration. Drawing on research from Travis Sawchik and Eno Sarris they discuss why changing MLB's minimum salary would impact the earnings for more than half the players in MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #116 Buck O'Neil and A Tale of Two Baseballs Dec 10, 2021

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Sara is joined by Danny Rockett and they kick things off celebrating the long overdue elections of Buck O'Neil and Minnie Miñoso to the Hall of Fame. They are also talking Cubs minor league signings and rumors. After the break they discuss the news that MLB knowingly used two different baseballs in 2021 and how that could impact stalled CBA Negotiations as the MLB Lockout continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #115: Lockouts and We Got Stro Dec 03, 2021

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Sara is joined by friend of the show and host of the Son Ranto podcast (might be a TV show now?) Danny Rockett to discuss the surprisingly optimistic Cubs offseason so far including the pickups of Wade Miley, Clint Frazier, Yan Gomes and Marcus Stroman. After the break they are also analyzing the MLB lockout, how we got here and a few of the key issues facing MLB and the MLBPA. You will absolutely want to stick around for the end where we talk about Cubs Caroling, which you can get a sample of in a special outro featuring Danny's new song "We Got Stro!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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SB Nation's 2021 World Series Preview - presented by T-Mobile Oct 26, 2021

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John Stolnis, Kris Willis and Ashley MacLennon set the table for the World Series showdown between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros! Presented by T-Mobile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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SB Nation's MLB NL Playoff Preview - Presented by T-Mobile Oct 07, 2021

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Talent from all around SB Nation come together to preview the MLB NL Playoffs as John Stolnis, Brady Klopfer and Kris Willis debate all the biggest topics and make their predictions! Presented by T-Mobile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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