Locked On Cubs - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Cubs

Sean and Ryan discuss the latest rumor surrounding Ben Zobrist as according to the Tampa Bay Times, the Rays see him as a potential fit for their roster. Later, Ryan wrote about Theo Epstein's bullpen bargain shopping for Forbes, we talk about how it's not as crazy of an idea as it sounds. And finally, we wrap the show going over some of the headlines from this weekend and other Cubs news.

Ryan's Forbes story on Tampa Bay wanting Zobrist back

Another Forbes story by Ryan on Theo Epstein's approach to building his 2019 bullpen

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Sean welcomes on Tony Andracki of NBC Sports Chicago to fill-in for Ryan Davis today as the two discuss the Brach signing and how it helps give a bullpen with serious questions a much-need face lift. Later, the two debate on whether or not a David Bote trade makes sense for the Cubs, as the young infielder has been linked to the San Diego Padres. And finally, we wrap the show getting Tony's thoughts on the Hall of Fame inductees and Ichiro coming back to Seattle on a minor league deal. 

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Ryan takes us through the 2019 Cubs Convention with Sean, recapping the main stories from the event, responses to the tighter than expected budget, and Addison Russell's second chance with the club. And finally, we'll wrap the show recapping the weekend's biggest stories across the MLB. 

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On today’s episode, we’re going to dissect Joe Maddon’s comments about the Cubs chances of signing Bryce Harper - SPOILER ALERT it’s bad. Later, Cubs Convention is this weekend so highlight all the things to look forward to if you are going to be in attendance. And finally, we’ll wrap the show taking a look at the national story lines across the MLB and some quick Cubs notes. 

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Sean hosts solo recapping the Cubs arbitration deals, including Addison Russell's new deal for 2019. Later, Sean shares his thoughts on a potential David Bote trade that would send the infielder to San Diego and gives Cubs fan one last glimmer of hope in landing Bryce Harper or Manny Machado this off-season as the two top free agents are expected to sign soon. And finally, we recap the signings for this past weekend and discuss Kyler Murray heading to the NFL draft despite being drafted in the 1st round by the A's in last Summer's MLB Draft. 

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Sean and Ryan breakdown the latest Cubs money issues as reports circulate saying the front office would need to move contracts just sign a reliever. Later, Cesar's Palace released their Over/Under's for all MLB teams, the guys take a look at the Cubs and the other NL Central teams projected standings for 2019. And finally, we wrap the show up going over all this weeks Cubs stories and headlines. 

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Sean and Ryan breakdown the latest moves across the MLB including Andrew Miller signing with the St. Louis Cardinals and Troy Tulowitzki heading to the Bronx to play for the Yankees. Ryan was able to sit down with Kelly Wallace, a friend of the podcast, who recently interviewed Addison Russell's ex-wife Melissa Reidy. And finally, we wrap the show talking about the latest reports involving Bryce Harper and Manny Machado - which includes two teams willing to offer Harper a 10-year-deal. 

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Sean and Ryan breakdown the Daniel Descalso signing and profile what his potential role will be for the Cubs in 2019. Later, the guys bring on Cubs reporter and Senor Digital Producer for NBC Sports Chicago, who just spent the last week in Las Vegas during the MLB Winter Meetings. And finally, we wrap the show discussing Robert Manfred's comments about the the current state of free agency being a "good thing" for baseball and the Cubs are reportedly close to leaving NBC Sports Chicago to start their own TV broadcast company. 

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Sean and Ryan try and find the silver-lining on the Cubs walking away from the Winter Meetings without any major signings and look at some of the other names we like besides Bryce Harper. Later, we discuss the idea of Manny Ramirez as the Cubs new bench coach and also narrow down the teams we think should or are still in on Bryce Harper. And finally, we take a look at the newest Baseball Hall of Fame elects in Lee Smith and Harold Baines. 

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Sean and Ryan discuss the rumors surrounding the Cubs and Bryce Harper as the Winter Meetings get underway this week. We also debate whether or not former Cubs catcher David Ross makes sense as the team's new bench coach. Cubs were linked to RHP A.J. Ramos, Ryan gives us his thoughts on what Ramos brings and if he could be a potential fit. And finally, we wrap the show trying to make a Ben Zobrist trade make sense for the Cubs. 

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