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**Cubs On Deck**

From player interviews to rankings and analysis, Cubs On Deck is dedicated to bringing you everything you need to know about the Chicago Cubs minor league system and its top prospects.

Latest Episodes:

48. Michael Busch Trade Thoughts and an Interview with Bryce Windham Jan 16, 2024

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Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith:

How we see top 50 prospect Michael Busch fitting in with the Cubs
What the Cubs gave up with Jackson Ferris and Zyhir Hope
A full interview with Bryce Windham where we talk about his comfort levels behind the plate, the use of the ABS system in Triple-A, his teammates, and his positive mental state these days

47. New Farm Director, Ending the PCA Comps, Spring Breakout, Our Prospect Lists Jan 02, 2024

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Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach:

The Cubs have hired Jason Kanzler as their new farm director and promoted Ryan Otero to oversee their pitching development. We project what that means for the organization.
There has been far too much PCA discourse this offseason. We try to put an end to it once and for all.
MLB introduced Spring Breakout and we predict the roster the Cubs might throw together.
In response to our newest Cubs prospect rankings, we take a look at the biggest discrepancies we had.

46. Prospect Cole Roederer Joins in One of the More Entertaining Episodes in Show History Dec 19, 2023

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Always the entertainer, Cubs prospect Cole Roederer joins Greg Huss, becoming the show's first player to come on the show more than once! Topics include (but are absolutely not limited to):

A day in the life of Cole Roederer in the offseason
How his mindset has changed over the course of his pro career
The absolute heater he went on in July
The vibes in the Tennessee clubhouse
What it's like playing for Kevin Graber
How he acted once he got to Iowa
Time for fluffing his teammates

45. Player Battles, Pitching Depth, & Prospect Hugging Dec 05, 2023

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Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach:

PCA, Triantos, & Arias vs. Cade, Canario, & Haydn
Shaw, Bally, & Ferris vs. Jaguar, ONKC, & Gray
Rojas, Brody, & BJMJ vs. Brown, Vazquez, & Alexis
Several listener questions!

44. Kohl Franklin Joins the Show, Talks Pitch Mix, Tacky Baseballs, & Adjustments Nov 21, 2023

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Our first player guest of the offseason is Kohl Franklin as he joins Greg Huss. Topics:

His three championship rings
Brand new sweeper
Dealing with the tacky baseball in the Southern League and how it impacted his changeup
His confidence after leaving South Bend to go to Tennessee

43. Rule 5 Draft Primer: Who Will the Cubs Add to the 40-Man Roster? Nov 14, 2023

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In this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith, the fellas break down the Rule 5 Draft and dig into five players that might get added to the 40-man roster to protect them from another team plucking them away: Michael Arias, Pablo Aliendo, Bailey Horn, Porter Hodge, and Kohl Franklin.

42. Breaking Down the Cubs' Five Top-50 Prospects with Aram Leighton Nov 07, 2023

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Aram Leighton joins Greg Huss to talk about his Top 100 List from Just Baseball, one where the Cubs feature five prospects in the top 50-ish in all of baseball: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cade Horton, Owen Caissie, Kevin Alcantara, and Matt Shaw.
Just Baseball's Top 100: https://www.justbaseball.com/prospects/mlb-top-100-prospects-2023/

41. James Triantos Tearing Up AFL, Moises Ballesteros vs. Kyle Schwarber Oct 24, 2023

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Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith:

Arizona Fall League updates on James Triantos, Kevin Alcantara, and Christian Franklin
What might the Cubs do about pending MiLB free agents Luis Vazquez and Yonathan Perlaza?
Answering listener questions including comparing and contrasting Moises Ballesteros to Kyle Schwarber as a Cubs prospect
Ranking Pedro Ramirez, Cristian Hernandez, Alexis Hernandez, and Christopher Paciolla

40. The Inaugural Cubs On Deck Award Show Oct 03, 2023

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The three-headed monster of Greg Huss, Greg Zumach, and Bryan Smith wrap up the first season of the Cubs On Deck Podcast with the inaugural award show. The guys hand out a total of 18 awards, ranging from Hitter of the Year to Best Fastball to The Sean Barry Award and everything in between.
A huge thanks to all of you for tuning in each week. Your support means the world to us here at COD!

39. Owen Caissie Leads Smokies to the Champ Series, Myrtle Beach Pelicans Season Recap Sep 26, 2023

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Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss, Bryan Smith, and Sam Weiderhaft of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans:

Owen Caissie takes home three awards from Baseball America and MLB Pipeline
The Smokies are in the Southern League Championship series thanks to a stacked roster
Recapping the Myrtle Beach Pelicans season

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