Luke Stuckmeyer, Kelly Crull and Tony Andracki talk with Mick Gillispie - play-by-play voice of the Tennessee Smokies - who saw every Double-A game that Nico Hoerner ever played.
07:00 - Mick talks about who Nico Hoerner is as a person and what should make him a successful MLB player. Mick gives a great example of what makes Nico a great leader on the field.
12:24 - Mick talks about Nico's defensive abilities - including playing shortstop, second base and center field.
15:00 - Asked if Hoerner has any glaring weaknesses in his game, Mick says he doesn't see any.
20:00 - Luke, Kelly, Kap and Tony discuss Kris Bryant's knee issues, KB getting a cortisone shot, and what it could mean for Bryant as the Cubs hit the home stretch.
23:00 - Tony talks about the seriousness of the Bryant knee injury - and how much the Cubs need their former MVP down the stretch.
31:15 - The state of the Cubs infield and not putting too much pressure on Nico Hoerner after his MLB debut.
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