The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast

Tyler Zombro was hired as the new Cubs' Special Pitching Assistant, and since the hire, there has been a lot of buzz. But why? What makes him so special? How will he help the team now? Marquee Sports' Lance Brozdowski joins me to talk about how much this will help Cubs' pitchers.

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The Cubs are likely to make some more trades this offseason. Would any be as shocking as this one? Miguel Amaya and Michael Busch to the Diamondbacks for…?Watch to learn who I propose

Watch my breakdown and reaction to the 2 trades on Nov 20: https://youtube.com/live/t2RcdsQAKu4

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Intro to BTV

1:35 - Nov 20 Trade w/CLE

3:20 - Laugh at 1

4:27 - Take 1

8:26 - Fan Proposal

11:59 - Busch & Amaya to AZ

Despite being DFA'd (designated for assignment) on November 19th, Adbert Alzolay and Brennen Davis have a strong chance of returning to the Cubs in a week. Watch as I break down the rules for these transactions, plus who might be next.

What is Jed's plan for the offseason? Watch:   

 • Is Jed Hoyer on the Hot Seat? What's ...  

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Intro

1:52 - Support the Setup Man Channel

4:30 - Breakdown of Transactions

11:45 - Nov 22 Non-Tender

What is Jed Hoyer's plan for the Cubs offseason? Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation joins me to discuss this.

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Watch my interview with Boog Sciambi where we discuss the Cubs lineup issues:   

 • How will the Cubs Add Wins to their L...  

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Intro

1:41 - Michael Cerami, Bleacher Nation

4:24 - Jed Hoyer on Hotseat?

11:25 - Jed's Plan

21:00 - Nico on Trade Block?

24:10 - Bold Moves & Pitching

36:00 - Roki Sasaki

42:23 - Projections

The Dodgers are said to be favored to sign Roki Sasaki, but do the Cubs not have just as good of a shot?

Michael Cerami from Bleacher Nation joins me to discuss.

Watch Michael's full interview with me. That will be released on our channel Nov. 19, 2024.

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Boog Sciambi discusses the wild way that Wrigley played in 2024 due to the wind consistently blowing in.

Watch my entire interview with Boog:   

 • How will the Cubs Add Wins to their L...  

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How do the Cubs get better this offseason? What role will Craig Counsell play in years to come? Cubs’ play-by-play broadcaster Jon “Boog” Sciambi sat down with me to discuss these topics and more.

Watch my 1st interview with Boog from 2023:   

 • Boog Sciambi - Ronald Acuna, Torey Lo...  

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Content in this video:

0:00 - Intro

0:26 - Offseason and World Series

6:50 - Cubs Offseason Plan

25:55 - Insight on Craig Counsell

44:40 - Fan Questions

Would you do this trade if you were the Cubs? Cubs get phenom Garrett Crochet for some promising prospects. Let me know in the comments

Watch my interview with Porter Hodge:   

 • Porter Hodge: Absolute Stud for the C...  

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What are the actual chances the Cubs can sign Roki Sasaki?

Learn more about Saski from Lance Brozdowski:   

 • Let's Examine Roki Sasaki's NPB Pitch...  

WATCH How Cubs Pitching Coaches Helped Shota Imanaga:   

 • Cubs Pitching Coaches do THIS Better ...  

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Sasaki Posted

1:38 - Sasaki’s Accomplishments

3:08 - International Signing Details

10:48 - Saski’s Priorities

12:20 - 5 Reasons For Cubs

18:17 - 5 Reasons Not Cubs

22:55 - Poll Results

Foul Territory (a popular MLB podcast) put Tom Ricketts and Jed Hoyer on blast for bowing out of the Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes sweepstakes in the first week of free agency. And I was happy to hear it!

Check out this video for a deeper perspective and insight you may not know.

Foul Territory's Entire Video:   

 • Giants reduce spending, Cubs out on J...  

Watch - Cubs compared to Dodgers:   

 • How far is the Cubs Organization from...  

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