Bruce Levine and Matt Spiegel opened the show by discussing the White Sox's chances to land star free agent Manny Machado before delving into other Hot Stove rumors. Later, Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein joined the show to discuss the team's general inactivity this offseason, if fans should expect any high-profile moves, what new bench coach Mark Loretta can bring, the health of Yu Darvish and Brandon Morrow and more.