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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The 2025 free agent class is not very exciting. Is there anyone the Cubs could/should go after? Watch – Top 10 Questions for the Cubs this Offseason: T•Top10PressingQuestionsfortheCub… 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…
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What did you think Tom Ricketts’ letter to Cubs fans? 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 and so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those…
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Who will the Cubs go after this offseason? Will Jed have an open checkbook? Will we see more prospects in 2025? These are a few questions to look at going into the 2024-25 offseason. Historic Cubs Game Breakdowns: •HistoricCubsGameBreakdowns Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code “setupman15” Go to…
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