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.
Luke Stuckmeyer and David Kaplan discuss Maddon entering the final year of his contract, plus Kelly Crull goes one on one with Maddon.
00:30 - Is this Maddon's final season with the Cubs?
03:00 - Does it matter to the players if Maddon is in his last year of his contract?
04:00 - Javy Baez' comments on having a set lineup
05:30 - Possible other managerial opening in baseball next offseason
06:50 - What could be the biggest impact story this season with Maddon
09:00 - Joe tells us about his offseason travels
12:00 - Joe on keeping the core together
13:45 - Joe on how he processed last season
15:00 - What does production over talent mean to Joe
18:00 - Maddon's theme for 2019