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.
Host David Kaplan and Cubs insider Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the report that a deal was in place between the MLB owners and the players, but was a deal actually ready? TheY discuss what remains an issue, the meeting between Commissioner Rob Manfred and Players Union director Tony Clark, and later on in the pod, they discuss a trade that could have been between the Cubs and the Rockies for a swap with Kris Bryant and Nolan Arenado.
(1:18) - What are both sides (Players & Owners) saying about the reported "deal"
(5:54) - Is the new "deal" a win for the owners
(11:01) - With the shortened season, is it possible to get a Cubs/Sox World Series?
(14:24) - Cubs considered trading Javy Baez to the Sox
(21:56) - Kris Bryant could have been traded to the Rockies in February
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