Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Kap vs. Wittenmyer in the battle of Jed Hoyer’s Cubs rebuild
Jed Hoyer spoke to the media about the 2021 Cubs season and upcoming offseason. On today's episode of the Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer have the battle of the century as they discuss which path Hoyer and the Cubs should take for an efficient rebuild. Cubs beat reporter Tim Stebbins was on the pod as well but soon melted from the sheer fire of the takes. ENJOY!
(2:05) - Should Jed Hoyer take a more aggressive approach to free agency than he's letting on?
(6:40) - Round 1: Can the Cubs take anything from how the Giants and Rays built their rosters?
(10:50) - Round 2: Is it disappointing that the Cubs have to rebuild again?
(16:48) - Round 3: How much money should the Cubs spend in the offseason?
(30:02) - Final Round: Does it make sense for the Cubs to spend if they won't win next year?
(34:56) - Ode to Tim Stebbins