Ep. 142: Bold predictions for the Cubs offseason - a podcast by NBC Sports Chicago

With the MLB offseason about to kick off, we run down the boldest predictions for the Cubs winter from around the NBC Sports Chicago content team. Topics include where Bryce Harper and Manny Machado will sign, how much money they’ll get, what the Cardinals will do this winter, Cubs offseason trades and how Theo Epstein’s front office may add to the pitching staff.




3:10                 Will Sammy Sosa be welcomed back into the Cubs family?

4:10                 Anthony Rizzo receives wedding gifts via social media

5:50                 Joe Girardi's status for the 2018 season

6:30                 How much will Machado and Harper sign for and will it be with the Cubs and will Machado become a special member of the Cubs "family"

7:50                 Kap: 'Kyle Schwarber has played his final game in a Cubs uniform'

9:05                 Could Josh Donaldson be coming to the north side?

10:25               Will David Ross be on the Cubs coaching staff in 2019?

11:30               Is Andrew McCutchen a target for the Cubs in free agency?

13:55               Could the Cubs trade Jose Quintana?

15:25               Is Andrew Miller a target for Theo and Jed?

17:30               A familar name to be the new leadoff hitter

21:10               Who will lead the Cubs in saves in 2019?

23:00               What will the Cardinals do to keep up with the Cubs and Brewers in the NL Central?

24:00               Will the Brewers fall prey to the "Chuck Tanner Rule?"

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