Locked On Cubs - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Cubs

Sean and Ryan welcome on Michael Ernst of Cubs Den to get his thoughts on the Cubs farm system and to share a few of his favorite bullpen arms in the Cubs minors that could make an impact in 2019. Later, we discuss the MLB considering making changes to shifting on what kind of impact that may make for teams if they do decide to limit shifting. And finally, we wrap up the show talking about the Cubs latest news and off-season rumors. 

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Sean and Ryan breakdown Theo Epstein's decision to tender a contract offer to Addison Russell and what that means for the Cubs shortstop's future. Later, we discuss the J.T. Realmuto rumors that involve Willson Contreras being moved. Also, Ryan wrote his first article for Forbes this week on whether the Cubs need to improve their bullpen or offense. And finally, we wrap up some of last week's moves including the Tommy La Stella trade the coaching staff moves. 

Ryan's first story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryandavis/2018/12/03/the-cubs-biggest-free-agent-additions-may-not-be-on-offense/#54b2f73f3330

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Sean and Ryan welcome Cubs TV play-by-play announcer Len Kasper on the show to give us his thoughts on how the 2018 season ended for the Cubs, discuss some free agency, and his outlook for 2019 for the Cubs. 

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The GM Meetings wrapped up this week, so we grab Tony Andracki of NBC Sports Chicago who was there in Carlsbad, CA to give us the latest Cubs reports and rumors that sprouted from the meetings. We talk to Tony about the Cubs lack of financial flexibility, their chances of signing Bryce Harper or any top free agent this winter, and Tony closes the door on any Kris Bryant trade rumors for 2019. 

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Sean and Ryan discuss the latest free agency buzz as Theo Epstein and the Cubs reportedly won't be spending money, Ryan debunks this theory. Later, the Cubs reportedly haven't made a decision on whether to move on from Addison Russell or retain the shortstop as he deals with domestic violence allegations that have him serving a 40 game suspension to start 2019. And finally, we get to Cole Hamels option being picked up, Anthony Rizzo winning his 2nd Gold Glove, and Javier Baez being named an NL MVP finalist. 

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Sean welcomes on Locked on Cubs minor league corespondent and regular contributor to Cubs Den, Tom Usiak, who shares his thoughts on the Arizona Fall League, points out some key prospects to watch in 2019, and tells us who he thinks can make an impact for the 2019 Cubs. 

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Sean welcomes on Evan Altman of Cubs Insider to give his thoughts on Bryce Harper reportedly picking a team (except it's a joke?). Later, we get Evan's thoughts on trading Jason Heyward and what it would take for the Cubs to realistically part with the most expensive Cubs in team history. And finally, we take a look at the 6 Cubs players who officially became free agents and Evan shares his favorite sneaky acquisition of this off-season for the Cubs. 

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On today’s episode 151 of Locked on Cubs, Sean welcomes on Jared Wyllys (NBC Sports Chicago, Sporting News, Chicago Magazine) and Ryan Davis (Bet Chicago, NBC Sports Chicago, the Athletic, Sporting News) talking some defense as Javier Baez alongside Jason Heyward and Anthony Rizzo were all nominated for Gold Gloves, while Willson Contreras was snubbed - but Yadier Molina made the list. Later, we discuss the big news dropped on us by Bruce Levine of 670 the score saying Bryce Harper to the Cubs is inevitable - we discuss Harper, Machado, and how some believe the Cubs won't even talk to either. And finally, we wrap the show with one out-of-left-field free agent we think the Cubs should consider. 

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Joe Girardi wants to come to Chicago, and with Joe Maddon playing out the final year of his deal without any extension talks at the moment, people are speculating like crazy. Later, we take a look at the Cubs AFL players, focusing on Nico Hoerner and what his future may look like with the Cubs. And finally, we’ll do a quick preview of game one of the World Series between the Dodgers and Red Sox - a team the Cubs are trying to model themselves after. 

Music: "Chicago" - Joe Bagale

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Cubs off-season target Manny Machado makes waves on social media for the wrong reasons...kinda, but should that scare away the Cubs from Manny? Later, NBC Sports Tony Andracki wrote a story about one of the most underrated storylines of the off-season thus far. And apparently Ben Zobrist misses Cubs baseball as much as we all do.

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