Tuesday Dec 08, 2020

2020 Winter Meetings: Kevin Youkilis breaks down the Cubs

On Day 2 of the Winter Meetings, Jed Hoyer and the Cubs remain quiet and haven't made any moves so far. Host David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer and Maddie Lee discuss the NL Central not being competitive this season and how that could benefit the Cubs in making the 2021 playoffs. Later, Kevin Youkilis joins the pod and breaks down the Cubs. The group discusses the differences in today's game, Kevin's thoughts on Theo Epstein admitting he was part of the problem in "boring" baseball and how Jed can be successful as the new president of baseball operations.

(1:07) - Will the NL Central be competitive in 2021?

(5:16) - Can the Cubs win the division while worried about the payroll?

(9:29) - Kevin Youkilis interview

(14:18) - Youkilis' thoughts on Theo Epstein admitting he was part of the problem in baseball

(19:30) - Will the game change back to emphasizing small ball?

(22:30) - What is the difference between Theo and Jed?

(26:20) - What kind of hitters do the Cubs need?

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