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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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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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