Podcast: The Setup Man

Cubs Spring Training Vibes! Day 1 & 2 w/Rich Biesterfeld

Rich Biesterfeld, friend of the channel, is out at Spring Training for the Cubs. I checked in with him to see what the vibes are like, who is looking good so far, and some guys to look out for this year in Mesa, AZ. More Spring Training Coverage: Click Here Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe…

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Biggest Surprise of 2024 Cubs Spring Training! w/Joe Johnson

Joe Johnson, creator of Obvious Shirts, joins us to talk about 2024 Cubs Spring Training. Also, here are the details are the Obvious Shirts Contest: 1. Email Joe: joe@obviousshirts.com 2. Subject of Email: Setup Man T-Shirt Contest 3. Body of Email: Your best idea for a title for an Obvious Shirt 4. Winner will be…

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Should the Cubs Sign Trevor Bauer?

Is Trevor Bauer and his drama worth it for the Cubs? I examine a few factors to make a decision. Share your opinion in the comments! Watch More from the Setup Man: Click Here Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never…

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Guarantee: 2 More Moves Coming for the Cubs

The Cubs will make at least 2 more moves before the start of the 2024 season in Texas. I’m so confident of this that I’m willing to giveaway my Andre Dawson signed jersey if I’m wrong! Watch more from the Setup Man: Click Here Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become…

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Predicting the Chicago Cubs 2024 Starting Rotation Numbers

How will the Cubs’ starting pitchers perform in 2024? Will Justin Steele make a run at the Cy Young again? Will Jameson Taillon bounce back? Will Shota Imanaga emerge as a Rookie of the Year candidate? Subscribe to the Setup Man Youtube Channel: Click Here Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to…

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Will the Cubs Lean Heavily on Prospects in 2024 – Bruce Levine

Will the Cubs lean heavily on prospects in 2024? Or will they get Bellinger, another bat, or more arms before the season starts? 670 The Score’s baseball analyst Bruce Levine shares what he’s hearing from the Cubs front office. Subscribe to the Setup Man Youtube Channel: Click Here Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our…

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Cubs Sign Hector Neris – Will he be the closer?

The Cubs needed a late-inning, high-leverage reliever, and they got him! Hector Neris signs a 1-year $9 Million deal (with an option for a 2nd year). Will he be the closer? Will Adbert Alzolay still have the job? I discuss that on this episode. Watch the Setup Man on Youtube: Click Here Go to http://www.setupman.net…

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Jim Deshaies Discusses the Cubs Slow Offseason

Why has this MLB offseason been so slow? Is it Boras? Is it something else? Jim Deshaies, Cubs color commentator on Marquee, joins me to discuss this and much more. Watch videos from the Setup Man: Watch Here Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation…

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Emmanuel Clase to Cubs Rumors Re-Surface

The Cubs and Guardians have been in trade rumors all off-season long. Does this Emmanuel Clase rumor have legs to it? Will the Cubs have to give up too much? I also explore the busy past week (Imanaga, Michael Busch, Cubs Con, and International signings) and is there any movement on the Cody Bellinger front?…

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Michael Busch Trade Breakdown (Did the Cubs give up too much?)

Michael Busch and Yency Almonte are headed to the Cubs and Jackson Farris and Zyhir Hope are headed to the Dodgers. Is that a steal for the Cubs? Or did they give away too much talent? And did you see my take on the Shota Imanaga signing? Check it out here Go to http://www.setupman.net and…

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