In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley shares the news of the reported agreement between former Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson and the Chicago Cubs. Is Swanson really worth the $177million/7 yrs ($25 mill. per year) the Cubs are going to shell out to him? Matt doesn’t think so. Nate Gatter, the play-by-play voice of Mizzou athletics on the SEC Network and STL City SC, then joins the show to discuss Mizzou’s buzzer beater victory over UCF and to recap the World Cup Finals between Argentina and France. Also featured on tonight’s Sports Open Line: Craig Berube’s pregame comments before the Blues look to win another game north of the border; and Eli Drinkwitz announces he will play-call for Mizzou’s bowl game.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.