Pre-arb Excellence: a Chicago Cubs podcast

By Tim Huwe

Pre-arb excellence looks at the Chicago Cubs "bottoms-up" perspective. The minor leagues, the June draft, player development, and anything else that leads to pre-arbitration excellence.... more

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The podcast currently has 1,043 episodes available.

Pre-arb Excellence: a Chicago Cubs podcast episodes:

December 22, 2020 Phil Ervin and Incrementalism
The Cubs added Samford University outfielder Phil Ervin on waivers today. Non-terrible defensive OF that might hit, and won't be a free agent until 2025.
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19min
December 09, 2020 Affiliates and the Rule 5 Draft
The Cubs aim to keep their 4 top affiliates, and some Rule 5 Draft prep work.
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28min
December 03, 2020 Cubs non-tender Schwarber, Almora, Martinez, and Tepera
The Cubs weren't the only team cutting loose talent today.
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21min
November 24, 2020 Jed Hoyer's 5-year contract and connecting the dots
When an executive gets a five year deal, which years are the most important for getting an extension?
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28min
November 23, 2020 Bryanting a Nationals trade
When I talk about what sort of trade return makes sense, the goal is proximity. Here is a realistic trade return, if Bryant goes to the Nationals or anywhere. He's a rental.
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22min
November 23, 2020 Rule 5 Deadline weekend
The Cubs added three players to their 40 man roster on Friday, and haven't added anyone since.
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15min
November 20, 2020 The Rule 5 deadline approaches
The Cubs add Abiatal Avelino to the Teiple-A Iowa roster in advance of the deadline.
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14min
November 20, 2020 Signings, and trades to model
The Cubs have recently signed six minor league free agents. Which 2012-2014 trades should they try to mimic?
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26min
November 17, 2020 Theo Epstein leaves, and Neil Diamond
Saddle it up, Jed Hoyer. A few things need upgrades.
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14min
November 14, 2020 Those pesky "Contreras to Gotham" trade rumors
What, specifically,, is the other team looking for if trading a key piece? If you aren't properly answering that, your faux trade premise is likely flawed.
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16min

FAQs about Pre-arb Excellence: a Chicago Cubs podcast:

How many episodes does Pre-arb Excellence: a Chicago Cubs podcast have?

The podcast currently has 1,043 episodes available.