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Bleacher Bunch #8: Cubs Baseball is BACK!
🎙 Host: Mike Waller, Guests: Evan Altman & Sara Sanchez
📅 Date: February 20, 2025
⚾ Podcast Network: Fans First Sports Network
Episode Summary:In this live-hosted episode of Bleacher Bunch, I take the mic for the first time in a live setting—so go easy on me (or don’t, I know you won’t). I’m joined by Evan Altman of Cubs Insider, and later by Sarah Sanchez, to talk all things Cubs Spring Training, Justin Turner’s signing, bullpen depth, and the DFA of Alexander Canario—a move that sparked some heated reactions.
With the Cactus League underway, we break down the Cubs’ first spring game, early player impressions, and the impact of rule changes like the ABS challenge system.
Key Topics Covered:🔹 Cubs Spring Training Opener: Who Stood Out?Gage Workman’s impressive debut: Is he the real deal or just a flash?
Kevin Alcantara, Moises Ballesteros, and James Triantos – promising performances from young Cubs
Cody Poteet makes history – first-ever ABS challenge winner in MLB history
🔹 The Justin Turner Signing & Roster Implications
🔹 Alexander Canario DFA Fallout: Why?
Jed Hoyer’s handling of young talent: Why does this keep happening?
Cubs’ track record of trading/dumping power-hitting Latinos (Morel, Velázquez, Contreras, now Canario)
🔹 Cubs’ Bench & Bullpen Upgrades – Have They Raised the Floor?
Bullpen breakdown: Why this year’s group might be better
Craig Counsell’s bullpen philosophy – expect early-season instability
🔹 Rule Changes & What They Mean for the Cubs
ABS challenge system debuts – will it help patient hitters like Seiya Suzuki?
Cubs pitchers & the challenge system:Â Will it affect pitch selection?
🔹 Final Thoughts & Fan Reactions
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🎙 Host: Mike Waller, Guests: Evan Altman & Sara Sanchez
📅 Date: February 20, 2025
⚾ Podcast Network: Fans First Sports Network
Episode Summary:In this live-hosted episode of Bleacher Bunch, I take the mic for the first time in a live setting—so go easy on me (or don’t, I know you won’t). I’m joined by Evan Altman of Cubs Insider, and later by Sarah Sanchez, to talk all things Cubs Spring Training, Justin Turner’s signing, bullpen depth, and the DFA of Alexander Canario—a move that sparked some heated reactions.
With the Cactus League underway, we break down the Cubs’ first spring game, early player impressions, and the impact of rule changes like the ABS challenge system.
Key Topics Covered:🔹 Cubs Spring Training Opener: Who Stood Out?Gage Workman’s impressive debut: Is he the real deal or just a flash?
Kevin Alcantara, Moises Ballesteros, and James Triantos – promising performances from young Cubs
Cody Poteet makes history – first-ever ABS challenge winner in MLB history
🔹 The Justin Turner Signing & Roster Implications
🔹 Alexander Canario DFA Fallout: Why?
Jed Hoyer’s handling of young talent: Why does this keep happening?
Cubs’ track record of trading/dumping power-hitting Latinos (Morel, Velázquez, Contreras, now Canario)
🔹 Cubs’ Bench & Bullpen Upgrades – Have They Raised the Floor?
Bullpen breakdown: Why this year’s group might be better
Craig Counsell’s bullpen philosophy – expect early-season instability
🔹 Rule Changes & What They Mean for the Cubs
ABS challenge system debuts – will it help patient hitters like Seiya Suzuki?
Cubs pitchers & the challenge system:Â Will it affect pitch selection?
🔹 Final Thoughts & Fan Reactions
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