Jed Hoyer on trading Yu Darvish and Wilson Contreras’ future

Jed Hoyer on trading Yu Darvish and Wilson Contreras' future

After trading Yu Darvish to the Padres, Cubs president Jed Hoyer spoke to the media about the organization's direction. The Cubs Talk team of David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, Maddie Lee, and Tim Stebbins discuss Hoyer's comments and where they think the Cubs are headed, not only in 2021 but the future — including rumors the Cubs are shopping catcher Wilson Contreras. Later in the podcast, the crew answers your questions and concerns about the Cubs in our mailbag segment to open up the new year.

(1:40) - Takeaways from Jed Hoyer's press conference

(6:45) -Are the Cubs still trying to win the division after trading Darvish?

(12:06) - The Cubs are trying to trim payroll

(18:55) - Will players regret not taking extensions?

(25:10) - Fan question: Did the Cubs trade Darvish for a potential star?

(31:00) - When will the Cubs hire a new GM?

(36:20) - Can the Cubs move Jason Heyward's contract?