Ty and Alex talk about the rumors reported this week about the Cubs offseason plans, as well as, Jed Hoyer's first comments on the offseason. Then the guys talk about what is the bigger priority for the Cubs: Pitching or Offense?

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Will the Cubs ever spend money like the big boys again?? We welcome Cubs' broadcaster Boog Sciambi onto the channel to discuss this. Plus:

-Recapping the 2025 season

-Why did so many Cubs players struggle at the same time?

-Will the Cubs survive without Kyle Tucker? Or will he be replaced with another big bat?

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Intro and World Series

8:40 - Recap of 2025 Cubs Season

14:45 - Cubs Slumps all at Once

29:00 - Replacing Kyle Tucker

40:10 - Will Cubs Spend Money?

On today's show, Alex and Ty discuss all the Cubs contract decisions that happened today! Plus, they also play "You sign dat guy?!" to get you ready for the opening of Free Agency!

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On the latest episode of The Setup Man, Alex and Ty discuss the Cubs transations of the day. Will Imanaga explore free agency or re-sign with the Cubs? Will the Cubs trading Andrew Kittredge back to the Orioles come back to bite them? All this and more!

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The Cubs options for available free agent arms just got sexier. Robert Suarez and Edwin Diazy opted out of their contracts. Will Jed Hoyer pursue either one?

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Do the Cubs make Kyle Tucker an offer he can’t refuse? Does Kyle Tucker even want to return? Do you want Kyle Tucker to return? We discussed all of these looming decisions for the Cubs biggest decison of the 2026 offseason

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Jed Hoyer's Cubs posted a 92-win season. How much of that was due to Jed's moves? I grade his 2025 season.

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The Cubs season came to a disappointing end in game 5 of the NLDS in Milwaukee. We reflect on the game, the season, and what decisions are looming for the 2026 team.

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In a surprising and thrilling Game 4 6-0 win, the Cubs had everything working. Now they will go back to Milwaukee for a deciding game 5. Winner moves on, loser's season is over!

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Join the guys as they talk about the Cubs forcing Game 4 after their victory over the Brewers. Then, the guys talk about what it will take to force this series to a winner take all game 5.

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