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Ep. 61: Cubs aiming for Alex Cobb while remaining in the Ohtani sweepstakes
Ep. 61: Cubs aiming for Alex Cobb while remaining in the Ohtani sweepstakes
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Dec 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
David Kaplan and Eric Strobel are joined by Tampa Bay Times beat writer Marc Topkin to discuss potential Cubs pitching targets Alex Cobb and Chris Archer. Topkin also reveals why new Cubs pitching coach Jim Hickey is known as a sorcerer within baseball circles. Plus, Kap and Eric break down the Cubs’ pursuit of coveted Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani, and debate whether the Cubs have a better shot at landing him than many might think.In addition, Kelly Crull is joined by John Harper of the New York Daily News who has proposed a potential trade sending Kyle Schwarber to the Bronx. Plus, we break down the field as the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes begins to wind down.
Released:
Dec 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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