I really couldn't believe what I read from Tom Ricketts. So, I decided to listen to his full interview with ESPN 1000 Chicago. And, I still can't believe he said it. Here is a breakdown of multiple quotes from Ricketts and how Cubs fans should read these comments.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

2:28 - Fans $ Expectations

9:50 - Money Ricketts Has Spent

13:20 - Fans "Own" the Team

15:24 - The Plan

19:36 - Hope for the Future

Jim Riley of BALLCAP Sports proposed a trade that would send Dylan Cease to the Cubs. I reacted to it and countered with a trade of my own.

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Chapters in this Podcast:

0:00 - Dylan Cease for Nico Hoerner

1:18 - Kyle's Counter

6:23 - Fan's Trade Proposal

Lance and I talked about:

-MLB's broken offseason format

-Chances Cubs get Alex Bregman

-Confusing offseason for the Cubs

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One thing is for sure... Roki Sasaki will not sign with the Cubs. So, how do the Cubs move on from losing out on this Japanese phenom? I have a few ideas, plus I talk about another boring MLB offseason and how to fix it.

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Chapters in this Video:

0:00 - Saski Says NO to Cubs

1:14 - Connect w/Setup Man Community

3:47 - Sasaki Aftermath

7:05 - MLB Offseason Broken

12:53 - One BIG Move for Cubs

When Cody Bellinger was traded, it was assumed the Cubs would re-allocate those funds for impact players. Since then, it's been a whole lot of nothing.

Will the Cubs make one more splash before the season starts?

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Done Spending?

0:49 - Colin Rea Signing

2:45 - Cubs Shouldn't be Done

4:10 - What Experts are Saying

5:23 - Cubs' Payroll History

7:27 - What's Next?

The Cubs and Kyle Tucker could not agree on contract terms and will head to an arbitration hearing. How bad is this for the Cubs' organization? Will this lead to a bad relationship with Tucker before he ever puts on a Cubs' uniform?

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Intro

0:36 - Fan Reactions

1:37 - My Reaction

3:45 - Foul Territory’s Take

5:20 - My Adjusted Reaction

7:53 - Chance of an Extension

Lance breaks down 3 relievers that the Cubs should target and answers your questions!

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On paper, the Chicago Cubs look like a better team than the 2024 squad. But, what about the depth chart? What if a guy or 2 get injured? I examined this, and what I found is NOT good.

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Intro

1:14 - Coming Up

2:50 - Cubs Depth Chart

3:20 - Outfield & Current Moves

6:38 - Infield

16:57 - Pitchers

In this trade proposal, we take a look at what it would cost for the Cubs to get an ace starter and a big-time closer!

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Intro

1:32 - Take/Laugh

4:09 - Trade w/Mariners

8:58 - Trade w/Twins

The Cubs have had bullpen woes in the last 2 seasons. Who can Jed Hoyer add to this roster before the 2025 season starts to make the bullpen a strength?

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