Locked On Cubs

The Cubs aren’t doing much with multiple reports coming out that they can’t afford players like Eric Sogard or Joe Panik, it’s starting to look bleak for the North Siders this offseason. We’ll breakdown why so many teams are looking to get under the luxury tax this offseason in the 1st segment and then hit on a few Cubs rumors in the 2nd segment.Brett Taylor from Bleacher Nation's Luxury Tax breakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs walked away from the Winter Meetings without any additions or subtractions to their roster, but there were plenty of rumors. We’ll go over all the reports to come out about the Cubs this weekend in the 1st segment and then hit on a few Cubs news bullets before wrapping up the show in the second segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s D=day three of the MLB Winter Meetings and news keeps coming about the Cubs. We have the latest trade rumors surrounding Willson Contreras and Kris Bryant, plus David Ross spoke at the meetings yesterday and a report surfaced Wednesday morning that Anthony Rizzo will not receive an extension this season…...plenty to talk about on today’s episode of Locked on Cubs.Sean's article on 4 teams that make sense for the Cubs and Kris Bryant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are way too many rumors about Kris Bryant right now for me not to be a little worried - that being said - stay the f away from KB your vultures!! Day one of the Winter Meetings had plenty of news involving the Cubs, plus Stephen Strasburg signed for $245 mil!! All that and more on this Tuesday episode of Locked On Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs sign former Braves reliever Dan Winkler to a one year deal but bigger moves are expected as the Winter Meetings get underway Monday. We’ll touch on the latest rumors in the 1st segment and hit on a Cubs news bullets in the 2nd segment.Sean’s MLB Winter Meetings preview article Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was another strange Cubs rumor from ESPN again, we’ll go over this “blockbuster” deal from David Schofield in the 1st segment, plus the Astros have an interested in Willson Contreras, and then we'll touch on a few Cubs news bullets in the 2nd segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs officially cut ties with Addison Russell yesterday, non-tendering the 25-year-old SS. We’ll touch on a few non-tendered targets for the Cubs in the 2nd segment but first Jeff Passan of ESPN dropped some more information about the Cubs and their reported frantic attempts to make a trade happen...we’ll discuss in the 1st segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today is the non-tender deadline, which means it’s likely Addison Russell’s last day as a member of the Chicago Cubs organization. We’ll touch on who else could be a non-tender candidate and who the Cubs might be interested in in the 1st segment and touch on a few Cubs news bullets in the 2nd segment including Baseball America's latest top 10 list of Cubs prospects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs made a minor trade move for A’s starter Jharel Cotton, plus Whit Merrifield’s name has once again returned for more Cubs trade rumors. We’ll hit plus a few quick news bullets in the 2nd segment, including who Rachel Folden is and some rumors involving extensions for Kris Bryant and Willson Contreras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There were a few Cubs trade rumors to pop up this week, we’ll touch on the most interesting on featuring Kris Bryant and Jason Heyward heading to Philly in the 1st segment. Then in the 2nd segment, we’ll touch a few Cubs news bullets and talk a little bit more about Nico Hoerner’s fit with the Cubs in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

News broke Friday that Javier Baez and the Cubs were working on an extension, we’ll breakdown that and the twitter exchange between Yu Darvish and Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers in the 1st segment, then hit on a few Cubs bullets in the 2nd segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reports came out Thursday that the Cubs have found a new quality assurance coach in David Ross’ former Red Sox teammate Mike Napoli, we’ll touch on that plus more news on the KB trade rumors - Scott Boras gives Cubs fans hope for an extension, we’ll cover it all on today’s Friday episode of Locked on Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs are close to filling out their staff while Theo Epstein is telling everyone to take the rumors with a massive serving of salt, we’ll go over all the latest news to come out of the GM meetings and more in today’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the GM Meetings happening this week, the hot stove rumors have started to pick up steam with Willson Contreras and Kris Bryant both being included in trade talks this past weekend. We’ll go over the latest rumors in the 1st segment and then touch on the new additions to David Ross’ coaching staff and a few Cubs bullets in the 2nd segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean sits down with Tony Andracki to get his thoughts on the David Ross, the Cubs off-season direction, Theo Epstein's comments on ESPN 1000 last week, the Luxury Tax, and some players Tony believes the Cubs should target this winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Yu Darvish and Jose Quintana officially becoming Cubs for 2020, we’ll breakdown the starting group from last season and the outlook for the group next season. And in the 2nd segment, we’ve got some Cubs news bullets and comments from Theo Epstein after spending 30 minutes with Dave Kaplan on ESPN 1000 last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Cubs picking David Ross as their next skipper, what comes next? Tom Ricketts spoke today on 670 the score and ESPN 1000 Tuesday morning, so Sean goes through his comments and decode what we think the Cubs’ plan is for improvement in 2020. In the second segment, Sean will highlight the important dates to circle on your calendar and what the first decisions will be for the Cubs with the league year ending Wednesday night.Bleacher Nation article for 2019/2020 offseason datesCubs Insider breakdown of Ricketts' comments from earlier (including link to interview with 670 The Score) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs officially announced David Ross as their 55th manager in team history, agreeing to a three-year deal last week. Sean Sears goes through the press conference with Ross, Theo Epstein, and Jed Hoyer meeting the media for 30 minutes on Monday. In the second half, we’ll talk about what lies ahead for the Cubs now that they have their manager for the 2020 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cubs have started the interview process for a new manager, we’ll go over the latest candidates and who I think has the edge in and hit on a few Cubs bullets in the 1st segment. And then in the 2nd segment, we’ll talk about the Cubs bullpen as the first of our position breakdowns that will start today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cubs are still identifying manager candidates, but there has been more talk about players who could be moved - including Kris Bryant. We’ll talk about the latest rumors involving the Cubs and a few other bullets on this Thursday episode of Locked on Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices