Friday Oct 29, 2021
Dusty Baker remember’s the 2003 Cubs, How will CBA impact Cubs
The Cubs are still in the conversation in the World Series as Dusty Baker makes reference to his Cubs teams. Are Cubs fans still upset about the 2003 Cubs? David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins discuss Dusty's 2003 Cubs team and compares that team and his work on that team to the current Astros. Later in the podcast, the guys break down some potential harsh truths about the upcoming contract negotiations between the players and owners that could eventually lead to a work stoppage and how that would impact the Cubs offseason.
(1:50) - Does Dusty's 2003 Cubs still sting Cub fans?
(6:17) - Comparing the 2003 Cubs to the 2021 Astros
(10:12) - CBA contract negotiations, will there be a delay to spring training?
(15:27) - What do the owners want vs what do the players want in the new CBA
(22:00) - Will the ability to trade drafts picks be added to the new CBA?