Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
A sit down with agent Scott Boras
Agent Scott Boras represents some of MLB's greatest players, including former MVP Kris Bryant. Boras sits down with Gordon Wittenmyer and Maddie Lee to discuss where Bryant stands with the Cubs in the ongoing conversation about whether he will be with the team long term. Gordon, Maddie, and Boras also discuss the loaded 2021 free-agent class, the financial situation the Cubs find themselves in, and what could be a very contentious CBA between the players and owners.
(2:20) - Where does Kris Bryant measure up against other top players in baseball today and HOF 3rd baseman Chipper Jones
(7:03) - Will Bryant finish the 2021 season with the Cubs?
(11:40) - Did all the criticism over 2020 get to Bryant?
(14:32) - How a loaded 2021 free-agent class might affect a player & if they might accept an extension
(18:50) - Economics surrounding the Cubs this offseason
(28:55) - Budget cuts in teams front office and how they affect the game
(33:30) - State of the CBA negotiations between the owners and players
(41:00) - Update on free agent Jake Arrieta