Luke Stuckmeyer, Kelly Crull and David Kaplan react to Scott Boras opening up the Bryce Harper sweepstakes, and debate whether Harper would be a fit for the Cubs at this point. Then, “the distinguished Canadian hurler,” aka former Cub Ryan Dempster, joins the pod to discuss a wide variety of topics, including Yu Darvish, the role of pitching coaches, and John Lackey’s retirement party.
1:15 – Scott Boras’ comments on Bryce Harper from the GM meetings
3:00 – If you were a player, would you want Boras to be your agent?
6:15 – Would you rather spend $300 million on an ace, or an everyday player?
7:30 – Ryan Dempster joins the pod
8:10 – Dempster discusses his former teammate, Yu Darvish
9:15 – Changing expectations for the Cubs
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10:40 – Biggest needs this offseason
12:10 – The role of pitching coaches
14:00 – Do the Cubs need another superstar?
16:05 – How young players adjust to coaching staff upheaval
17:40 – Stories from John Lackey’s retirement party
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