Cubs Talk Podcast

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Ep. 295: Assistant coaches and 2020 budget Nov 08, 2019

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On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan, Tony Andracki and Jeff Nelson discuss the assistant coaches under David Ross, how the Cubs aren't the only NL Central team facing budget constraints, and Yu Darvish-social media darling.

02:00David Ross filling out his coaching staff

07:30What to expect from next week's GM Meetings

10:00Cardinals facing budget issues

13:00Can the Reds be the surprise team in the division?

17:30Possible offseason moves the Cubs could make

20:30Which Cub do you most want to see stick with the team?

22:00Yu Darvish-Social Media star

Ep. 294: Ryan Dempster interview Nov 06, 2019

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On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, former Cub Ryan Dempster joins David Kaplan to discuss how David Ross will handle managing his former teammates, why the Cubs can turn things around quickly, and being part of the trade that brought Kyle Hendricks to the Cubs.

03:30Will David Ross hold his teammates accountable

05:00Why can Cubs turn things around quickly

06:00On a free agent's decision on where to play

07:30On being traded for Kyle Hendricks

Ep. 293: What will the coaching staff look like under David Ross? Nov 01, 2019

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On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan, Kelly Crull and Tony Andracki discuss what the coaching staff might look like under David Ross, who is most likely to sign an extension this offseason and if the team will have money to make moves this offseason.

02:30Theo looking to remake the roster this offseason

04:00Darvish decides not to opt out of contract

05:30Possible changes to the coaching staff under Ross

07:30Is John Farrell the leading candidate to be the bench coach?

11:00Will the Cubs get younger in 2020?

13:00How do the Cubs upgrade the starting rotation?

15:00Who is most likely to sign an extension with the Cubs?

17:00Will Theo have the money to make moves this offseason?

21:00The front office has been too stubborn the last couple seasons

23:00Ross and the need to hold players accountable

Ep. 292: Biggest Question Marks on the Current Roster Oct 30, 2019

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On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan gives his thoughts on the biggest question marks on the current roster and what possible free agents the team may target this offseason.

01:00Kap expects team to take a step back in free agency

03:00Biggest positional questions for the 2020 roster?

10:00The team needs 2 arms in the rotation this offseason

11:00Free agency market and who the Cubs might target

Ep. 291: David Ross introduced as the 55th manager of the Chicago Cubs Oct 28, 2019

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On the latest Cubs talk podcast, Kelly Crull goes 1 on 1 with new Cubs manager David ross, plus Tony Andracki and Vinnie Duber join Kelly to react to the introductory press conference.

01:00 One on one interview with David Ross

08:30 Ross on Lester now calling him "Manager David"

10:00 On getting past using 2016 season as a crutch

12:30 Ross on holding guys accountable

16:30 Is this a change big enough to get Cubs back on track

20:30 Ross won't be a puppet for the front office

22:30 How much is riding on this hire for Theo & Jed

24:40 Ross' reputation will change from here on out

26:30 Ross is completely different than Joe Maddon

Ep. 290: David Ross set to be named manager; Bryant service time dispute Oct 23, 2019

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On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan, Kelly Crull and Tony Andracki react to the news of David Ross becoming the new manager of the Cubs and the upcoming arbitration process with Kris Bryant regarding his delayed callup back in 2015.

01:30Was it always David Ross' job?

04:00Ross having to do a mock press conference as part of his interview process

10:00Theo and Jed's interview process

13:00How will Ross hold his former teammates accountable

17:00How active will the team be in free agency this offseason

21:00Kris Bryant's grievance over his service time

28:00Chances Kris Bryant (or a core player) gets traded this offseason

Ep. 289: Mailbag edition Oct 22, 2019

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3:00 - Listener question: Espada or Ross? Kelly Crull shares some inside info on Joe Espada

7:30 - Kelly talks about David Ross' second interview for the Cubs managerial job.

11:30 - Listener question: Say it is Espada, do you see any way David Ross comes on as a coach behind Espada?

13:30 - Listener question: Could the team regress further due to a lack of familiarity with a new manager?

20:10 - Listener question: How hard will Theo and Jed go after Gerrit Cole? And if he's not available who else is?

23:30 - Listener question: Are you trying to extend Castellanos?

26:00 - Listener question: If you sign Castellanos are you also trading Kyle Schwarber?

28:45 - Listener question: Should the Cubs trade Kris Bryant? What would they get back in return?

33:00 - Lighting round: Will Nico Hoerner be the opening day second baseman and keep the job in 2020?

33:10 - Lightning round: Will the Cubs bring back Cole Hamels?

33:45 - Can we and should we clone Javy Baez so we have a fresh Javy when he retires, or is that unethical?

Ep. 288: An ode to Joe Maddon and looking to the next era Oct 18, 2019

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On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, Tony Andracki, Kelly Crull, Scott Changnon and Jeff Nelson give us their memories of Joe Maddon's time with the Cubs and discuss David Ross and Joe Espada's candidacy to be the next manager.

01:30Kelly's memories of Joe from the perspective of a reporter

06:00Going back to Hazleton with Joe

07:45Joe's legacy as manager of the Cubs

16:00How Joe impacted Javy Baez' career

18:00David Ross and Joe Espada may be the leaders to replace Joe Maddon

Ep. 287: Bold predictions for the Cubs offseason Oct 15, 2019

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On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan, Kelly Crull, Tony Andracki and Jeff Nelson offer up their bold predictions for the Cubs offseason, including the futures of Willson Contreras.

01:30 - Are the Cubs preparing to take a step back in 2020?

07:45 - Willson Contreras' future with the Cubs

09:00 - Will the Cubs trade one of the core 4

11:00 - Has Jose Quintana thrown his last pitch for the Cubs?

14:30 - Will Javy Baez agree to a contract extension this offseason?

15:30 - Will Theo Epstein still be with the club in 2022?

18:00 - Will David Ross be the next manager?

25:30 - Are the Cubs trailing the rest of the league in anayltics?

Ep. 286: Kap breaks down the Cubs managerial search Oct 11, 2019

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David Kaplan shares his thoughts on the Cubs, the decision to move on from Joe Maddon (0:50), the process in hiring a new manager (2:40), and who should be in the dugout next season (4:05).

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