Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Ep. 144: Scariest moments in Cubs history and the haunting of the championship window
What are the scariest moments in Cubs history? Where does Rajai Davis’ home run, Steve Bartman’s foul ball and Kris Bryant’s hit-by-pitch rank? Plus, with the end of the Cubs championship window now in sight, is that haunting what the Cubs do this winter?
David Kaplan, Luke Stuckmeyer and Tony Andracki debate these topics and more, including how to give the Cubs lineup stability, Jason Heyward’s contract, Kyle Schwarber’s trade value and the need for a leadoff hitter.
:45 – Scariest Cubs moments
4:45 – Brewers talkin’ smack
5:45 – Closing of Cubs’ championship window haunting this offseason?
10:05 – How do the Cubs achieve lineup stability?
13:26 – Leadoff woes
15:06 – Should Albert Almora Jr. be the everyday centerfielder?
17:26 – Do the Cubs have too much position player depth?
20:06 – Kyle Schwarber’s trade value
21:56 – Jason Heyward’s salary
24:56 – Favorite Halloween candy