Foul Territory (a popular MLB podcast) put Tom Ricketts and Jed Hoyer on blast for bowing out of the Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes sweepstakes in the first week of free agency. And I was happy to hear it! Check out this video for a deeper perspective and insight you may not know. Foul Territory’s…
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After another disappointing 83-win season, the Cubs feel like they are in a hopeless battle to improve an impacted lineup in order to truly compete for a playoff spot. But are they really that far away from being a playoff team and potentially a World Series contender? I compared some key stats from the Cubs…
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Would you do this trade? Watch as I: -Evaluate a proposed trade -Laugh at a goofy trade -Make a trade proposal to the Yankees Help me make next week’s proposed trade. Email me: kyle@setupman.net Here’s another Cubs mock trade: •TradeProposal:NicoHoernertoAngel… Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code “setupman15” Go…
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Porter Hodge was not expected to contribute to the Cubs bullpen in any significant way in the 2024 season. But the Rookie went on to have a 1.88 ERA and was the lockdown closer by the end of the season. He joins me to discuss how he was able to do that. Watch my interview…
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Cody Bellinger’s surprise opt-in decision leaves the Cubs with some handcuffs (both in payroll and roster flexibility). What does the payroll now look like and where can Jed make some moves? Watch – Top Free Agents Available: https://youtu.be/Wxyu-TmDJoI Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code “setupman15” Go to http://www.setupman.net…
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Would you do this trade? Nico to the Angels for Logan O’Hoppe… What trades do you want to see the Cubs explore this offseason? Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code “setupman15” Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation…
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Daniel Moskos and Tommy Hottovy are 2 of the best at developing pitchers internally. Despite a season filled with difficulties and injuries, the Cubs were still able to lean on unexpected heroes on the staff. In the bullpen, it was: Porter Hodge, Tyson Miller, Jorge Lopez, and Nate Pearson. In the starting staff, fairly unexpected…
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Much of the Cubs’ offseason goals will lean on the fate of Cody Bellinger. Will he opt in to play in Chicago in 2025, or opt out? And what should Cubs fans be rooting for him to decide? Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code “setupman15” Go to http://www.setupman.net…
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There are so many former Cubs to root for in the Yankees lineup, but, it’s still the Yankees! But can you really root for the Dodgers? Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code “setupman15” Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup…
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How far away are the Cubs from playoff contention for 2025? There are lots of questions on this team. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Patrick Mooney’s Full Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5857… Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code “setupman15” Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list…
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