Tuesday Feb 26, 2019

Ep. 183: The Yu Darvish first start/future of free agency/remembering Ron Santo podcast

On the latest Cubs Talk podcast, Luke Stuckmeyer, David Kaplan, Kelly Crull and Tony Andracki are joined by USA Today's Bob Nightengale to discuss Yu Darvish's first start of the spring, baseball's free agent market, the Cubs mindset and a celebration of Ron Santo

00:45 Bob on Yu Darvish's first start of the spring

01:40 Would the Cubs be in play to sign Bryce Harper on a short term deal?

02:30 Does Nolan Arenado's new deal set the market for future free agents?

04:00 The Cubs have a chip on their shoulder

05:00 Would Kris Bryant sign a long-term deal before he reaches free agency?

07:00 Is Bryant still one of the top 5 3rd baseman in the game?

08:00 Who is the best team in the NL Central?

11:10 What does Scott Boras do that makes him appealing to star ballplayers?

13:30 The vibe around Cubs camp during the first week in Mesa

15:45 Darvish seeming more comfortable in camp this season

17:45 Jon Lester's mindset entering this season

20:00 Celebrating Ron Santo's birthday with some of his more famous calls from the broadcast booth

22:15 Remembering the Wrigleyville Taco Bell

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