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Ep. 197: Too early to panic?

Ep. 197: Too early to panic?

FromCubs Talk Podcast


Ep. 197: Too early to panic?

FromCubs Talk Podcast

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Apr 3, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Luke, Kap & Kelly talk through the Cubs first 4 games, when to "pull the plug" on the bullpen, and what's changed with Kyle Schwarber in 2019.00:00:22Luke: When is it too early to panic?00:00:40Kap: What was the biggest concern we had going into this season? The bullpen. And it has reared it's ugly head and it looks awful.00:02:00Kelly: I don't like that some guys have built-in excuses already.00:03:25Kap reads off the list of positive signs for the Cubs. IE: Bryant/Schwarber/Baez/etc.00:06:08Looking at the bullpen. Solutions outside of signing Craig Kimbrel. How long do they give this bullpen as it's currently constructed?00:08:28Breaking down C.J. Edwards struggles and if he would/should be sent down at some point if he continues to struggle.00:11:00Tyler Chatwood. What if he's just a 1-inning pitcher now with his massive contract?00:12:37Kyle Schwarber looks great early on. Hes says he's back to the "squatty" guy he was and not over-thinking things at the plate anymore. Does he need to be in the lineup every day?00:18:10Ronald Acuna Jr.'s new contract and what it could mean for any possible Kris Bryant/Javier Baez extensions. Kap thinks both Bryant & Baez will be extended before hitting free agency.00:21:30Expectations for the Cubs record when they return home from Milwaukee next week.
Released:
Apr 3, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Cubs Talk Podcast breaks down all things baseball on the North Side. Host David Kaplan and a rotating cast, bring insider perspective, regular player interviews, and news updates during the team's pursuit of another championship.