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.
As the season draws closer, it's time to discuss every player that will be on the final roster on opening day. We start with Cubs veteran pitcher Jon Lester. Jeff Nelson sits in for David Kaplan and his he joined by NBCS Cubs writer Tim Stebbins and NBCS producer Nate Poppen to debate can Jon Lester help stabilize the starting rotation for at least 1 more season, and where do you place him in the rotation.
(1:37) - One word to describe Jon Lester
(5:42) - Lester didn't start his Cubs career very well
(10:40) - Lester eventually proved why he got the contract
(14:40) - How will the relationship change between Jon Lester and David Ross
(19:00) - Lester's inability to throw to 1st base
(23:00) - Projections for Lester in the 2020 season
