Cubs REKAP Podcast

#kap and #gordonwittenmyer always are spirited when they get together and this episode is no different. Gordon believes the big market #chicagocubs should be in on just about everybody, while Kap knows there are some restrictions. The #cubs have had success in bringing Japanese players in recent years and currently have #seiyasuzuki & #shotaimanaga. So , are they players for the next big name from #japan?  #rokisasaki will make his way to #mlb in 2025 and the pair discuss whether he’ll be part of the 2025 plans. 

That and more as the #wintermeetings draw closer in a few weeks. 

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The GM Meetings are over which means we’re moving closer to #jedhoyer & #carterhawkins to moving forward with building the 2025 #chicagocubs roster. After #codybellinger opted IN to 2025, how does that impact how the #cubs can spend moving forward?  What impact should or could it have, if any?  

#kap & Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the state of the Cubs as we’re just weeks away from the Winter Meetings in Dallas. 

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In this special edition of the Cubs REKAP Podcast, Gordon and Kap discuss the implications of Cody Bellinger opting in for another year with the Cubs.

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#kap and Gordon debate how the #chicagocubs should fix their very average baseball team. Who can they trade? Who has no-trade clauses? The guys debate changes in the lineup and in the pitching staff.  Why Gordon believes they are farther away than some think. Meanwhile, Kap believes a tinker or two can get the #cubs closer to the 90 win team they want to be. 

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon joins Kap & Gordon and discusses why the Cubs came up short of expectations in 2024, why he had a much better season in Year 2 as a Cub and why he believes it’s okay to say the Cubs should expect greatness and expect to win on a year in year out basis. Taillon also gives his thoughts on the ovation and tribute to Cubs legend Kyle Hendricks. Then Kap & GW discuss #Jed Joyer and his postseason comments and why fans should expect better  

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As the season enters its final week, #kap  & Gordon discuss some of the things we heard from #chicagocubs manager #craigcounsell and pitcher #jamesontaillon say last week regarding the #cubs becoming a contender. Counsell says the team must make ‘tough decisions’ in trying to build 90 win teams on an annual basis. Taillon says they need to add stars to make it a ‘scary’ place to come to in the summer for opposing teams like it was in 2016 & 2017. They talk about what they expect #jedhoyer to do in the offseason and how hot is his seat as the man in charge.

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Kap and Gordon discuss whether or not the Cubs are still in the race this season. If they fail to make the playoffs, what players will still be around next year? They need to make room for some of their top prospects and perhaps some free agent signings.

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Kap and Gordon talk to Kyle Hendricks in this week's podcast. They talk to him about his memories from 2016. They talk to him about this year's team and some of the struggles he went through early in the year. And they ask him about his future. Does he still think he'll be a Cub next year?

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Kap and Gordon discuss the release of Hector Neris and who might be some closer options for next season.

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Kap and Gordon talk about the Cubs upcoming schedule. Does an easy schedule mean they can make the playoffs? They also talk about the addition of Isaac Paredes. Do they like the trade? Is the bullpen actually good? Who might the team look to trade this offseason?

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