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Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times joins the show to talk about what it was like covering the Jake Arrieta signing, where he sees this Cubs team going into 2021, and what he's looking forward to most on his trip to Mesa, AZ to cover Spring Training.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We welcome David Kaplan, radio host of the Kap and J-Hood show on ESPN 1000 and host of the Football Aftershow on NBC Sports Chicago. We get Kaps' thoughts on the Cubs' offseason of financial woes, what he's expecting from this team in 2021, and why the Cubs are increasing their budget now this close to Spring Training. Plus, we ask Kap a series of questions where he can only respond with "Yes" or "Hell Yes", which Kap loved!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs are reportedly planning to have extension talks once Spring Training gets underway, but Jed Hoyer wouldn’t rule out any trades this Spring and the Cubs roster still has plenty. of holes. Plus, we have some news on the COVID health and safety protocols, MLB Pipeline has a few good surprises for the Cubs, and Joc Pederson shares why he picked the Cubs.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs have signed former Dodgers OF Joc Pederson to a deal, but the Cubs had their thunder stolen by the Cardinals after they reportedly trade for Rockies superstar Nolan Arenado. So we breakdown the Pederson signing for the Cubs in the first segment and then bring on Lucas to get his thoughts on the Cardinals' new 3rd baseman and how Arenado's presence impacts the NL Central.Tweet Thread on MLBPA's decision to reject the MLB's offer for a 154-game season (pay the same as 162-game season) with DH and expanded postseason here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We welcome on writer, publicist, and author of the book, A Bitter Cup of Coffee, Doug Gladstone, to share with us why there are currently 614 former MLB players who are not eligible for the league's benefit plan and how the MLB and the Player's Association had turned it's back to these former players. Doug has been working to create awareness of this issue for the last decade and a half to no avail, so we brought on Doug to share the story of some of these players and why baseball has a moral duty to give something back to these players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs have been reportedly in talks with FA 2nd baseman Kolten Wong, so Ryan Davis stops by the show to explain how Wong could help the Cubs' versatility and flexibility in 2021. Plus, Ryan talks through the Cubs' decision to not sign Jon Lester and how they could be saving money to go after a bigger name (we recorded before the Joc Pederson signing). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean brings on Michael Ernst from Cubs Den to share his thoughts on the Cubs' return in the Yu Darvish trade with the Padres along with his scouting report on a few of the Cubs International Prospect signings. Also, Michael shares his thoughts on the Cubs not spending money and the report that Jon Lester reached out to Cubs ownership multiple times to try to make a deal work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs have done a lot since Sean last recorded, agreeing to arbitration deals with four of their five remaining players, leaving Ian Happ as the lone Cub heading to an arbitration hearing. Theo Epstein is officially joining MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's office, the international prospect signings brought the Cubs Dominican shortstop Cristian Hernandez, and the Cubs have reportedly signed a minor-league deal with Shelby Miller. Oh, and Kyle Schwarber players for the Washington Nationals - so it's been a weird few weeks for the Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Davis joins the show today to share his thoughts on the Cubs' new TV play-by-play broadcaster Jon "Boog" Sciambi and how the Marquee Network Broadcasts may feel in 2021. Plus, we talk through the Zach Davies portion of the Yu Darvish trade, as Ryan explains why Davies has the potential to stick around post-2021.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Davis joins the show to share his thoughts on the Yu Darvish trade, discuss the prospects in the return, remind everyone that Tom Ricketts and ownership are not here to spend their money, and give fans some hope that this trade isn't all bad. Plus, we talk through some of the recent rumors surrounding Willson Contreras as the Cubs reportedly were "aggressively shopping" the backstop after the Darvish move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reportedly, the Cubs and Padres have agreed to a trade, as Yu Darvish and Victor Caratini are heading to San Diego for Zach Davies and a slew of young prospects. We’ll breakdown the trade in the 1st segment and then dive a little deeper on the four new youngsters the Cubs just acquired and what it says about the direction of this team in 2021 (and beyond) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLB Hot Stove is finally cooking again and the Cubs are in the middle of it all as the San Diego Padres are still working on a deal to acquire Yu Darvish, despite trading for Rays' starter Blake Snell Sunday night. Sean share's his thoughts and some of the things he's heard over the weekend as a trade for the 2020 NL Cy-Young runner-up looks to be very much in play at the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, Cubs have made a few bullpen signings the last few days so we’ll go over the arms and what they bring to the Cubs in 2021 in the 1st segment. In the second segment, there seems to be more smoke with these Darvish rumors, we’ll go over the Cubs asking price and touch on some other trade ideas and rumors out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Cubs reporter Jesse Rodgers went on ESPN 1000 Tuesday to share his thoughts on the Cubs' offseason plans, reporting that he thought Yu Darvish was more likely to be moved than Kris Bryant. We bring on Ryan Davis to walk through that idea along with working out the conversation David Kaplan and Jonathan Hood had on the air after Rodgers' report, as neither seemed too fond of Bryant. Plus, we touch on the Jackie Bradley Jr. rumors and Ryan has an interesting comparison for Tyler Chatwood and what a deal for him in 2021 could look like.Here is the Cubs Insider Article we referenced in the show!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use the promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, we are talking through Baseball America’s recent top prospect lists and the Cubs top 10 prospects, according to Baseball America in the 1st segment. Then we’re touching on some quick news bullets like a Kris Bryant trade not guaranteed and the Cleveland plans on finally changing their team name.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs officially confirm their minor league affiliates this year with no surprises and Cubs VP of Player Development Matt Dorey spoke to NBC Sports Cubs Talk Podcast about some of the top talents in the farm system - we’ll touch on those both in the 1st segment. And then in the 2nd segment, we’ll go over some the key stories from the Winter Meetings and we have some names for potential replacements for Len Kasper in the TV booth.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We comb through the weekend rumors for the Cubs, which includes Willson Contreras' name as Joel Sherman of the New York Post mentions the Cubs backstop as a potential fit for the Mets. We talk through the NL DH rumors as Ken Rosenthal reported the MLB instructed teams to operate as if the DH was not returning, plus it's technically the Winter Meetings but don't expect the Cubs to do much this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the goodbyes piling up, the surprising exit of Cubs longtime broadcaster Len Kasper came as a shock to many, especially after they realize Kasper was not only leaving the Cubs for the White Sox but leaving TV altogether to join the ESPN 1000 radio booth. So Ryan Davis joins the show as we say goodbye to Len Kasper, a person who had become synonymous with the Cubs, calling some of the biggest moments in team history over the last 16 seasons on the North-Side.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLB Non-Tender Deadline has past and we have some news on the Cubs non-tendered players, being Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora Jr., Jose Martinez, and Ryan Tepera. So we bring on Ryan Davis to breakdown the moves and what they could mean for the Cubs 2021 plan and further. We also go through some of the bigger names non-tendered on Wednesday to see who the Cubs could target to replace Schwarber, should he not sign a smaller deal to stay on the North Side.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the MLB non-tender deadline meaning teams have until 7 pm CT to tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players - so we’re going over some names who could be non-tendered later today by the Cubs in the 1st segment and in the 2nd segment we’re talking about El Mago, who celebrated his 28th birthday Tuesday - I share my favorite Javier Baez memory on today’s show.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices