Beers and Beat Guys

Matthew Trueblood of Baseball Prospectus joins Tom to wade through some questions the abbreviated MLB season poses.  

-Will the payoff of an uncertain season be worth the risks?
-Will it resemble the game we love?
-How will a trade market work?
-World Series Championship with an asterisk?
-Inconsistent behavior from players regarding safety?
-Some teams benefit from the adjusted set up?

Ben Finfer, formerly of 670 The Score and ESPN am 1000. 

-Which team in town most frustrating?
-Will Bulls make a bold Sam Presti like move?
-Which QB do Bears bring in this offseason?
-Cubs have different vibe under Ross.
-White Sox steal some headlines this summer?

Herb Lawrence of 670 The Score talks White Sox and more.

-Chicago Sports fan anxiety.
-Why aren't the Sox on TV more this spring?
-Tim Anderson the fun face of the Sox?
-Big expectations for Eloy.
-Pressure on Renteria?
-Ozzie waiting in wings if he falters?

Ryan Davis of Forbes and BET Chicago talks Marquee Network Debut and Cubs camp.

-Social media reaction to Marquee’s issues.

-Broadcast presentation and talent an early hit.

-Battle for 5th starter.

-Is pressure off Cubs now?

-Who will be camp surprise?

Cubs spring training talk with Bruce Miles of The Athletic Chicago.

-Kris Bryant, Kris Bryant, Kris Bryant.
-His presser, rumors, hitting lead off.
-Meeting with Theo rekindle the love?
-Joe Maddon still looming large.
-Can they really keep both KB and Javy?
-Level of concern on Baseball's issues?

Ricky O' Donnell, Basketball Editor of SB Nation and  the “Cash Considerations” podcast talks Bulls prior to NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. 

-Regime change after the season?

-Bulls look foolish for not building around Jimmy Butler.

-Does Lauri Markkanen wants out?

-What do the Bulls have in Zach Lavine?

-Does it make sense to fire Jim Boylen during season?

-What is worth watching for?

Bryan Smith of Bleacher Nation talks about his recently released Cubs top 10 prospects list. 

- Top prospect Brennan Davis outlook and relevant comp.

-Miguel Amaya the catcher of the near future?

-Nico Hoerner breaking camp at 2B?

-Brailyn Marquez a homegrown closer?

-How will Cubs draft under Dan Kantrovitz?

 

James Fox of Future Sox joins Tom to talk White Sox offseason and prospects.  

-2020 expectations/plan for Michael Kopech.

-Next wave of prospects.

-Trade currency.

-Defensive concerns?

-Is Hahn done adding?

 Danny Rockett of NBC Sports Chicago's "Outside the Ivy" and The Son Ranto Podcast joins Tom to discuss the vibe at Cubs Con.

-Bulls Outsiders/Giangreco

-Booing Tom Ricketts.

-Marquee Network thoughts.
 
-Cubs money problems.

-Any hope for 2020?

Jeff Dickerson of ESPN Chicago talks NFL playoffs and Chicago Bears big picture with Tom.   

-Nagy tweaking his offensive vision with new voices?

-Fallout from the "Son of a Mitch Bowl".

-Trust Pace to be objective on QB plan?

-Who will compete with Mitch Trubisky?

-Concern over Khalil Mack?

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