Friday Feb 12, 2021

Cubs predictions entering spring training

Will Anthony Rizzo have his greatest season ever? Will the Cubs sign another starting pitcher and if so, who will they get? There are still questions around the Cubs as they get ready to start spring training.

David Kaplan, Maddie Lee, Tim Stebbins, and Gordon Wittenmyer go over their predictions for spring training and discuss what they expect to happen before the regular season starts. The crew dives into a possible Kris Bryant trade to the Mets (yes, another KB trade rumor), the Cubs' 2021 game times being announced, and if Jake Arrieta has a chance to return to the North Side.

(2:05) - PECOTA has the Cubs winning more games than the White Sox

(5:52) - Do the Cubs have any more payroll flexibility?

(10:43) - SNY's Andy Martino reports the Cubs and Mets are re-engaged on Kris Bryant trade talks. The Cubs are looking to get a very good player in the deal, but the Mets are not biting yet.

(17:19) - Afternoon baseball is back at Wrigley with 47 afternoon home games scheduled this season!

(19:31) - Pitchers and catchers report to camp this coming Tuesday. Are there any position battles or storylines that fans need to pay attention to?

(26:04) - Any chance Jake Arrieta or James Paxton signs with the Cubs?

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