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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It might seem premature, given the Cubs still have 3 years of team control with Justin Steele, but I believe now is the time to extend him. Watch my top 5 reasons why.

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Jesse Rogers Interview:

Patrick Mooney Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5991...

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Intro

0:40 - #ExtendSteele

1:24 - Reasons Not To

4:40 - Reason 1

5:18 - Reason 2

7:30 - Reason 3

8:00 - Reason 4

9:52 - Reason 5

12:35 - What’s the Offer?

Lance Brozdowski and I discuss pitching, 3B, Roki Sasaki, and more! Plus we answer your questions!

The Cubs have been quiet since the Kyle Tucker trade. There has to be more coming, right? If you were Jed Hoyer for the day, let me know what you would do before the season starts

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Intro

1:00 - Tanner Scott

3:23 - Ha Seong Kim

8:15 - 4 Potential Moves

11:46 - Justin Turner

13:55 - Coby Mayo

17:36 - Pete Crow Armstrong

Roki Sasaki's agent Joel Wolfe shared some important insight on Sasaki's decision to come to the MLB. I share my reaction plus a message to Sasaki about why he should NOT sign with the Dodgers.

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Intro

0:20 - 2024 Reflections

3:25 - Caleb Thielbar Signed

4:15 - Sasaki Update

19:46 - Pearson Conversion?

23:40 - Josh Rojas Rumors

Jesse Rogers, Cubs ESPN Reporter, joins me to break down his article from December 24, 2025 outlining some concerns with the Cubs financial situation.

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In this exclusive interview with the Cubs' No. 4 prospect, I asked Moises Ballesteros some of the burning questions Cubs fans have.

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