The Cubs Talk Podcast breaks down all things baseball on the North Side. Host Leila Rahimi, James Neveau, and Nate Poppen bring insider perspectives, regular player interviews, and news updates during the team's pursuit of another championship. New episodes release every Wednesday morning.
On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan, Kelly Crull and Tony Andracki discuss what the coaching staff might look like under David Ross, who is most likely to sign an extension this offseason and if the team will have money to make moves this offseason.
02:30 Theo looking to remake the roster this offseason
04:00 Darvish decides not to opt out of contract
05:30 Possible changes to the coaching staff under Ross
07:30 Is John Farrell the leading candidate to be the bench coach?
11:00 Will the Cubs get younger in 2020?
13:00 How do the Cubs upgrade the starting rotation?
15:00 Who is most likely to sign an extension with the Cubs?
17:00 Will Theo have the money to make moves this offseason?
21:00 The front office has been too stubborn the last couple seasons
23:00 Ross and the need to hold players accountable