Podcasts by Pre-arb Excellence: a Chicago Cubs podcast

5 Minute Rule: The Sean Newcomb trade from 2022-04-21T03:02:13

And status on Abbott and Deichmann --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/sup...

Rosterbation Saturday from 2022-04-18T22:09:55

Roster moves galore. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Deliberately Compromising Competitiveness from 2022-04-16T14:10:42

Today, we find out, yet again, if competing is as important as wealth retention to Tom Ricketts. --- Support this podcast: https://anch...

Keegan Thompson and Al Leiter, Jr from 2022-04-15T22:13:52

A suspension, and a potential call-up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

XST rosters from 2022-04-15T21:46:51

Cristian Hernandez and 95 other names --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Ben Leeper and Roster Manipulatiob from 2022-04-15T04:17:30

Patience and logic. Patience and logic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Suspensions and Supports from 2022-04-15T03:55:48

3 up and 3 down for the Cubs tonight. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Saturday in the pipeline, and trainracing. from 2022-04-10T23:07:26

Saturday was a good day in the pipeline. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

1-4 and an injury from 2022-04-09T14:55:02

It wasn't a Cubs injury, this time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Rainout and Ed Howard from 2022-04-08T09:46:05

Who should be the primary SS in South Bend? Why? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Oh, what a relief it is, Davis from 2022-04-07T07:47:14

The I-Cubs bullpen is representing as a strength. Brennen Davis is off-limits to a slow start. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...

Why "tanking" is a useless term from 2022-04-06T15:27:52

Terms with no accepted definition should largely be avoided. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Subtext and the Andrew Chafin trade from 2022-04-06T10:09:49

Sometimes, a "short answer" to a question misses the important point of why the question was asked in the first place. --- Support this podcast: Listen

I-Cubs lose opener 3-2 from 2022-04-05T20:52:35

Despite quality efforts from Robel Garcia and Matt Swarmer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Opening Day Call-Up Preference list from 2022-04-05T13:02:57

Who should be considered first, and why? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Why didn't the Cubs trade for Austin Meadows? from 2022-04-05T11:41:48

It's a bit logical, and a bit tactical --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Kimbrel, Crochet, and batting ninth from 2022-04-01T19:29:40

Don't draft relievers in the first round. Don't turn starting pitchers to leverage relievers on a whim. --- Support this podcast: https...

Pending assignments from 2022-03-31T19:40:30

Prospect assignments are due very soon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Seiya later from 2022-03-31T15:57:08

Seiya Suzuki breaks out in a major way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Almora, Norwood, like from 2022-03-30T17:57:18

Our preference of a player doesn't really matter. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Miguel Amaya news from 2022-03-28T21:05:09

And why I care a little less than I used to. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Snark? Or trends? Baseball trades. from 2022-03-28T18:59:51

Which is more important? Showing snark, or learning? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The Royals game, and trading prospects from 2022-03-28T11:39:36

Is Tim opposed to trading any prospect? Of course not. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Current rosterbation from 2022-03-26T15:52:34

13 hitters or 14 hitters on a 28 man team? It shouldn't matter. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Ramirez, Quiroz, and smashed from 2022-03-26T15:12:45

The Cubs get pounded, and make a logical trade. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Nance, Amaya, Deichmann from 2022-03-25T18:37:25

The Cubs needlessly DFAd Tommy Nance today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The other Alcantara and the other Ramirez from 2022-03-24T06:33:21

One player DFAd. One exempted from it, for now --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Owne Caissie and a few relievers from 2022-03-23T04:08:03

Ethan Roberts and Ben Leeper tossed today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Davis and bullpen sort from 2022-03-23T03:46:06

Davis will be fine. As should be the bullpen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Ortega, Davis, Young homer from 2022-03-20T08:25:11

Cubs beat the Padres 5-4 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A Miguel Amaya decision from 2022-03-19T09:09:38

Amaya should follow David Bote to the 60 Day Injured list. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The case for Greg Deichmann from 2022-03-19T08:53:51

Deichmann should not be DFAd until he gets 6 weeks as a starter in Des Moines --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/supp...

An Eric Hosmer trade I could stomach. from 2022-03-18T14:44:54

With a hat tip to Brett Taylor. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cardinals and the draft combine. from 2022-03-18T14:13:12

As cool as it is that the Cardinals don't get a free draft choice, articles referring to the baseball draft combine as a feature, not a drawback, are problematic. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Aaaaaand, they're off from 2022-03-18T13:47:39

Cubs lose a pair of 7 inning scrimmage games on Thursday --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The Suzuki Rule, Part II from 2022-03-18T06:33:45

Could it be that teams will use the new rule to manipulate service time? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The Suzuki Rule from 2022-03-17T14:06:20

The Cubs could be looking at an extra draft choice in 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Suzuki, and an old headache from 2022-03-16T14:05:18

Getting Suzuki helps the Cubs, and equally hurts the Padres. Which helps the Cubs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe...

Cubs add Seiya Suzuki from 2022-03-16T13:14:07

The outfield import costs only money, not draft picks or international spending space. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-...

If Contreras to the Yankees (or elsewhere) from 2022-03-16T05:49:45

Who is the Kevin Alcantara comp? Otherwise? Pass. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Tom Ricketts, cheapness, and the courts from 2022-03-16T04:54:53

Legislation may soon further change minor league baseball by increasing prospect pay. Will the Cubs still commit to the pipeline? --- Support this podcast: Listen

Rizzo to the Yankees, again. from 2022-03-16T04:10:53

Color me not shocked, at all. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A bit about NRIs from 2022-03-14T11:03:57

All teams invite some non-roster invites to MLB camp. Don't fear treating them as real baseball players. --- Support this podcast: http...

Learning from the Pirates from 2022-03-13T14:43:40

Trades that don't make sense for both teams? They're unlikely to happen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A bit more about Ed Howard from 2022-03-12T14:35:17

Most of his 2020 struggles were understandable. If you understand how much better high-end college baseball is than high school baseball. --- Support this podcast: Listen

With no MLB Rule 5 Draft from 2022-03-12T13:41:28

The Cubs get to keep three "of interest" players. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A few draft questions from 2022-03-12T07:59:29

The draft will be in July. Punishments for signing qualifying free agents remain until both sides agree on the specifics of an international draft. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Andrelton to the rescue from 2022-03-12T02:40:21

I was only surprised that I didn't expect it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

We have a CBA from 2022-03-11T04:54:22

And some new call-up rules. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

2 cases of TJS from 2022-03-10T11:04:17

Coding Heuer and Drew Gray are already done for 2022 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

I've got a new grip from 2022-03-07T22:09:56

Signs of spring training --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Let's talk Chelsea from 2022-03-07T11:19:57

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts wants to branch out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

And the blood boils from 2022-03-06T17:02:53

Two cases of misrepresenting the truth --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

An ominous sense of foreboding from 2022-03-05T09:26:47

Cutting off increased spending, or eliminating the Rule 5 Draft --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Take 5: the prospect version from 2022-02-23T15:12:42

Fangraphs has 2 Cubs in their top 100, and 3 in their next 14. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Chicago coaches and Cubs prospects from 2022-02-23T06:39:25

Spring training _has_ started. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

College Week 1 in review from 2022-02-23T06:20:57

Nothing of crucial importance. Yet --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Hurray. More bad news. from 2022-02-15T04:56:23

People averaging an increase of nine figures a year in net worth want to take away more low-paying jobs. --- Support this podcast: http...

I have my standards. On audio from 2022-02-14T20:42:44

Before the MLB model is legitimate to me, two changes would have to happen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/suppor...

What is risk? from 2022-02-14T00:51:53

Or integrity? Why would it matter? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Why Dylan Lesko could fall to 7th from 2022-02-13T06:41:59

And still be the first arm taken --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Why Jason Heyward wasn't getting released. from 2022-02-13T00:28:33

Because money. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

All that for this? The counter-proposal from 2022-02-12T23:36:55

130 pages of wasted time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Low-hanging fruit. Please, MLB, NO!! from 2022-02-12T06:31:01

The push is on to stop paying prospects in spring training. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Rob Manfred and the Saturday "Pick 3" numbers from 2022-02-11T23:42:21

We will hear three numbers on Saturday. And punishments teams will face for trying that hard. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor....

6 distinct classes of players, and how they could soon collide from 2022-02-11T23:14:02

Not in a good way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A primer on Rob Manfred's lottery from 2022-02-10T23:40:16

Rob Manfred's lottery idea wouldn't limit bad baseball. What would limit bad baseball isn't what Rob Manfred wants --- Support this podcast: Listen

Rob Manfred speaks from 2022-02-10T19:50:42

And eliminates some things. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

What is the job of a Commissione from 2022-02-09T22:27:17

Not a tough question to answer honestly. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

More English Premier League soccer model content from 2022-02-09T17:39:58

And why an "all the benefits to the payers" angle isn't ideal, either. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Why I don't talk much about Anthony Rizzo from 2022-02-09T04:52:06

And I do a movie drop from the 1980s. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Keith Law's top 20 Cubs prospect list from 2022-02-09T04:09:18

. ..and why prospect lists now do little for me. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The European ⚽️ model from 2022-02-09T03:28:33

How would baseball look if it followed the European football model? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

An idea: a night on campus from 2022-02-08T02:24:18

What I might be doing next weekend --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Mythbusters: ticket prices from 2022-02-06T21:03:30

Why do you pay what you pat for Cubs tickets or Snickers bars? And how much does Jason Heyward determine that? --- Support this podcast: Listen

Monopoly: Wishes and the ultimate evil. from 2022-02-06T20:16:31

What wishes are reasonable regarding prospects? Why those, as opposed to others? Are better asks available? --- Support this podcast: h...

Friday the 18th and games of interest from 2022-02-06T07:30:53

Looking at the opening day college games of ranked teams. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Legitimancy and consistency from 2022-02-06T06:46:19

Assessing the 2022 MLB season in advance. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

John Hicks; spoken into existence from 2022-02-06T05:26:12

After mentioning what sorts of layers the Cubs should sign, the Cubs sign a player. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huw...

Lockout and what's next from 2022-02-05T17:20:12

What decisions make sense next? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Support and the lockout from 2022-02-05T06:47:43

What is support? Are you willingly supportive of others? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A question of which or whether? from 2022-02-05T06:07:10

Which sorts of players ought the Cubs to be prioritizing before the lockout ends? Or even after? And why them? --- Support this podcast: Listen

More ICubs games, and an ownership concession from 2022-02-03T21:04:25

6 more ICubs games, and the owners might not get everything they want. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

An Eric Hosmer trade I'd endorse. from 2022-02-03T18:01:40

These are rare, but here's an Eric,Hosmer trade I'd like. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Players v. Owners on a draft lottery. from 2022-02-03T04:29:30

One side seems interested in competition. Wanna guess which one? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Progress?, Giants, Draft from 2022-02-01T21:05:55

More lack of progress. Giants slip below the Cubs on Fangraphs. Coming up with a Top 7. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim...

Gambling, baseball, and the MLB Draft. from 2022-01-30T10:12:51

Why craps and the baseball have little in common. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Prspects and labor negotiations from 2022-01-30T08:58:57

So you have a hard time with people being considered property? So do I.

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Prospects and labor negotiations from 2022-01-30T08:58:57

So you have a hard time with people being considered property? So do I. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Extended Prospect Camp from 2022-01-25T20:15:31

The Cubs have expanded off-season prospect camp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Pigeonholing prospects from 2022-01-21T22:40:24

A capital T helps provide a basis for expecting return value from prospects. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/suppo...

Roto-Umps. Prospects, Pallette from 2022-01-21T05:57:21

A bit of a tangent about helmet stickers, as well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Mock Drafts and Trades from 2022-01-19T06:27:21

Some trades are easier than others --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Nicky 2 strikes for Eloy from 2022-01-19T04:38:09

Projecting either accurately is tough. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Don't count your Quintanas before they Cease. from 2022-01-19T02:34:35

The Jose Quintana trade looks less one-sided now than it once did. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The English Premier League financed versus MLB finance from 2022-01-16T09:06:04

Not all leagues are similarly organized financially. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

IFA Day, and Yankees from 2022-01-16T04:53

A dozen new players are Cubs, and Fangraphs ranks the Cubs system higher than the Yankees. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/...

The Draft Lottery is unnecessary from 2022-01-14T07:19:28

Rewarding bad baseball encourages bad baseball. Which shouldn't be the goal. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/suppo...

Cubs pipeline 1/7 from 2022-01-12T16:11:49

Through 7 teams in the Fangraphs survey, the Cubs have the best pipeline value. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/su...

Let's talk Expansion Draft from 2022-01-12T05:56:50

If one happens in the next 5 years, when on the calendar would it happen? Why would the month and day of the month matter? --- Support this podcast: Listen

Correa and the future from 2021-12-27T00:55:48

If you don't know the specifics, don't claim to. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Why Rafael Ortega trades are dicey from 2021-12-25T21:33:57

Nobody has much backing for 2022 production, or when he'll be a free agent. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/suppor...

Why I don't talk much about the lockout from 2021-12-24T02:07:45

Plenty of reasons, including some USFL reflections. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Ignorant, and proud of it from 2021-12-24T01:20:34

A bit of futbol. Managers and loans. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Data sort from 2021-12-22T20:39:43

To usefully assess player development, sorting data should be important. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Schwindel and Wisdom from 2021-12-21T21:47:42

Neither will have any clear trade value until after the Collective Bargaining Agreement is signed. --- Support this podcast: https://an...

Assessing the Cubs and A's pipelines. from 2021-12-20T01:38:38

The Cubs pipeline is improved. The A's has taken a hit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The absurdity of fast-tracking starting pitching from 2021-12-19T20:28:57

Some ideas were bad, even when they made a little sense. Avoid buying into them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/s...

The Five Minute Rule 207 from 2021-12-17T21:00:48

Assess your assessments. Respect the rivals. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Non Roster Invitee fun from 2021-12-17T19:30:11

Who has an NRI, the headaches that might cause, and more Kiermaier fun. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Kevin Kiermaier trade talk rubbish from 2021-12-17T18:00:46

Not all trade rumor ideas make sense. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Thanks, and some Arizona Phil stuff. from 2021-12-17T01:35:29

Can the Cubs fit in a second or third Compound League team? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Five Minute Rule: Minor League version. from 2021-12-16T19:21:01

Cubs sign Mark Leiter, Junior, who is likely among the two best SPs in the current pipeline. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.f...

Opening Weekend from 2021-12-16T05:54:58

DeLauter against FSU --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The other side of the KB trade from 2021-12-16T05:05

Looking at Kilian and Canario for Kris Bryant from a Giants perspective. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Jed and the Hawks from 2021-12-16T02:16:26

A bit of a scattered podcast tonight. Music, hockey, and quality people. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A cool faux trade idea from 2021-12-14T18:53:12

Along with another call to pick a college baseball squad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The Bain Campaign Part 97 from 2021-12-13T23:12:34

Max Bain is becoming iconic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Another Fangraphs update from 2021-12-13T22:43:05

Scouting and scouting updates --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Fangraphs Cubs Prospect List Day from 2021-12-13T22:00:16

49 players in the pipeline getting assessments. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

More Hosmer trade crap from 2021-12-13T21:31:43

Eric Hosmer trade chatter, with a twist. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Moves, and Contreras from 2021-11-30T21:20:38

Willson Contreras should not be the Cubs top DH on his days off. Or even close to it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-h...

Post-deadline trades from 2021-11-23T13:04:11

A handful of trades broke after the Rule 5 announcement deadline. Here's a way to assess those players' values. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Wade Miley and trade stuff from 2021-11-08T08:05:52

As well as a starting pitcher for 2022, the Cubs can now look to 2021 Draft choices as potential additions. --- Support this podcast: h...

Nelson Velazquez update and some Arizona Phil gems. from 2021-11-05T20:04:47

Velazquez keeps churning. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Playing college teams, and the advanced 5 Minute Rule. from 2021-11-01T22:59:27

Texas A&M played a game against Rangers affiliates, and the Cubs are going to hire the Rays' minor league hitting coordinator. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Alcantara and catching up from 2021-10-16T03:37:39

Two Instructs games reviewed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The "Your best pitching coach" question from 2021-10-16T03:03:38

Where would you put "the best pitching coach", and why there? Why am I asking now? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe...

Saying something vague by not saying it. from 2021-10-15T17:11

Yeah, this annoys me. And it seems a promoted mindset. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The evils of reverse engineering an MLB bullpen from 2021-10-15T16:28:43

In October and November, think October and November thoughts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The dangers of being one-dimensional from 2021-10-14T14:04:22

One-trick ponies often have limited results. Do more than one thing well --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

It's not Nelson Velazquez fault from 2021-10-13T22:40:54

Mesa lost. Velazquez had three of the four hits --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Who is Carter Hawkins? from 2021-10-13T22:19:25

The Cubs may have a new GM --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The absurdity of "winning trades" from 2021-10-13T15:06:25

Trades are about making a team/organization better. They're not a game show. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/suppo...

A curious way to make up your mind from 2021-10-11T13:25:51

Some reasons for making decisions are strange. Others are laughably silly. Some are both. Some are even cryptic. --- Support this podcast: Listen

The delicate path, and trades from 2021-10-10T17:47:21

Walking you through how I walk through the minefiekd of baseball ideas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Filling Jed's old gig from 2021-10-09T18:07:31

Four candidates are being discussed for the Cubs' GM role --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The (Unpopular) case for not trading Jason Heyward from 2021-10-09T17:40:22

Wanting to trade Jason Heyward is a popular flash. And it is useless to wish on. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/s...

Let's trade for Dallas Keuchel from 2021-10-08T23:27:28

Pay for some of the contract, and take a prospect in exchange. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The AZ Fall League and the 40 man roster from 2021-10-08T13:35:33

Five of the seven Cubs on the Solar Sox are Rule 5 Draft-eligible in December, unless added to the roster by November 19th. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Adding a verse to a Cubs theme from 2021-10-08T12:30:24

Were the Cubs really supposed to be a dynasty? Why or why not? Could anything upgrade the odds in the future? --- Support this podcast: Listen

Dancing around the Frank Schwindel Maypole from 2021-10-06T20:03:49

Why are some people so salty about Frank Schwindel? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Another way of assessing the Cubs trades. from 2021-10-06T10:36

Have you ever traded a share of stock. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The cult of Matt Duffy from 2021-10-06T09:31:07

Why are so many Cubs fans pot-committed to a free agent role player? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Kumar and a mea culpa from 2021-10-05T18:46:40

When I make mistakes, I try to own them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Fire the hitting coach and the DSL from 2021-10-05T17:37:17

Assessing decisions on if they make sense, not if the Cubs made the decision. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/supp...

Mock Drafts and fake trades from 2021-10-05T16:20:55

2 mock drafts, and hints on faux trades. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Evidence versus hype from 2021-10-04T20:05:56

Which sways you more? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

David Bote and flashing from 2021-10-04T18:34:51

Will Bote have a 40 man roster spot this winter? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A dozen for 2022 from 2021-10-02T16:54:13

I have my preliminary twelve players figured for the Cubs 7th selection in the first round. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm...

Trent Giambrone is getting called up. from 2021-09-29T17:57:53

Late round draft pick getting a cup of coffee. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Sandy Alcantara versus the core from 2021-09-29T17:23:37

Why do some players accept an extension, while others don't? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Baseball and the canon from 2021-09-29T11:55:22

If you're writing something baseball-trade related? Finish it. Do the extra homework. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-h...

The off-season and rabbit holes from 2021-09-29T11:05:46

Using the off-season to get better. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Tuesday night in the pipeline, with Instructs from 2021-09-29T08:44:33

With one win in three, it's time to look. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Schlaffer and Triantos from 2021-09-24T00:57:01

Wednesday in the Cubs pipeline. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Davis, Castillo, Adam, and Abbott from 2021-09-23T03:42:29

Brennen Davis busy hitting laser. Cory Abbott making the 40 man roster difficult. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/...

February decisions in October from 2021-09-22T13:33:03

The Cubs should sponsor a college tourney at the Mesa complex in February. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support...

Why not Dakota Mekkes? from 2021-09-22T12:58:03

Why hasn't Dakota Mekkes been called up this season? Why isn't he being called up now? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-...

Cubs Instructs, an intro from 2021-09-22T12:06:46

The Cubs are starting Instructional Ball this week. What that means. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The Cubs 35s from 2021-09-22T10:09:06

The 35 prospect is the player that's among the best of the players that aren't valued 35-plus or better. I have 14 35s in the Cubs system. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Maples, Martini, and the Twins from 2021-09-22T09:00:21

Alfonso Rivas is injured for the rest of the season. The Twins tie-breaker. Why Dillon Maples is in Iowa. --- Support this podcast: htt...

My Cubs projections for the Mesa Solar Sox from 2021-09-18T08:48:56

I'm only sending three pitchers. If I get three names right, I'm stunned. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Friday's pipeline, and a hiring idea from 2021-09-18T08:18:51

The Cubs ought to interview Kyle Body. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Frank Schwindel and anthills from 2021-09-17T21:23:16

Linking the church of baseball and an old rookie. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The AZ Fall League dilemma from 2021-09-17T20:52:55

Who should go to the Solar Sox is a troublesome question this cycle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Shoving and sidelights from 2021-09-17T06:15:18

Starting pitching. Homers. Interesting nuggets. It was a really hice Thursday in the pipeline. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...

Decisions Wednesday from 2021-09-16T04:25:49

Brendon Little, Cory Abbott, and Tyler Schlaffer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The case for Adrian Sampson on the 2022 40 man roster from 2021-09-15T05:20

As of information available on September 15th, Adrian Sampson belongs on the Cubs 40 man roster this off-season. Subject to change. --- Support this podcast: Listen

We're gonna have that argument again from 2021-09-15T03:56:56

Brennen Davis seems like he's going to bring back the Kris Bryant 7>6 arguments. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/s...

Trayce Thompson called up. from 2021-09-15T02:25:52

Heyward on the Concussion List. Hermosillo to the 60 Day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Quiet Pipeline Monday from 2021-09-14T19:28:46

Three Compound League games to discuss. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The lists of 180 and 190 from 2021-09-14T11:33:29

Describing the silly universe that affiliated baseball abides in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A backdoor split, and a notable promotion from 2021-09-13T04:54

Someone is moving up to Iowa, and three Myrtle Beach pitchers were fantastic. South Bend had a fantastic ninth inning. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Dilemma Saturday from 2021-09-12T18:56:38

Saturday in the Cubs pipeline. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Debuts and cold bats from 2021-09-11T17:33:37

New players mean more new information --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The evils of the call to DFA a player from 2021-09-11T03:13:21

Even if Trevor Megill might be bad next year, which might not be true, DFAing him is a bad idea. --- Support this podcast: https://anch...

Faux trade for James McCann from 2021-09-10T20:53:03

The Cubs might be an off-season target for the Mets in trade. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

0 for 2 and Oferman from 2021-09-10T19:36:31

An unheralded 17-year old had a big game in the DSL today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Brendon Little and cognitive dissonance from 2021-09-10T05:51:16

I didn't consider myself a Brendon Little fan. New information came in. Assess the new information, which was conflicting? Or ignore it? --- Support this podcast: Listen

Cristian and Frank Hernandez go 6/7 combined from 2021-09-09T19:28:02

With three walks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Draft look: Chase DeLauter from 2021-09-09T19:03:28

The James Madison Dukes RF might be the first Cubs choice in the 2022 Draft. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/suppo...

A tale of two teams from 2021-09-09T15:15:39

One is a contender. One is not. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

BJ Murray: prospect quick look from 2021-09-09T09:35:13

A third baseman from Florida Atlantic, Murray has been better recently at the AZCL level. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/t...

Canario, Made, and Wisdom from 2021-09-09T06:55:49

Two LIDOM draft selections, and a February question being asked in September. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/supp...

The April bullpen in September from 2021-09-09T06:03:10

While putting the cart before the horse isn't wise, it's popular. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Two different types of games from 2021-09-09T04:09:35

The three night offerings in the Cubs pipeline were all worthwhile. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A roster move, a matinee, and decisions from 2021-09-08T22:19:02

Martini returns, and the I-Cubs play early. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The rule of 6.000 applied from 2021-09-08T20:00:08

When are players free agents? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The Jake Marisnick Trade from 2021-09-08T06:20:50

Another look back --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Sampson, Made, Horn, Martin, and Little from 2021-09-08T04:23:33

Not a great night win-wise, but process. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Awards and lineups from 2021-09-08T03:10:19

News pre-first pitch on Saturday --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

DSL for a Tuesday from 2021-09-07T21:30:20

No wins, but steps along the way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

2013 trades to 2021 trades from 2021-09-07T17:40:36

Comping then to now --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Mekkes, Jewell, trades, and assessing trades from 2021-09-07T16:56:02

Assessing trades, and assessing which player to call up are similar. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

12 for the Aussie League this winter. from 2021-09-07T05:42:14

The ABL is a reasonable level for A-Level talent. Here are some (in my opinion) Cubs options for this winter. --- Support this podcast: Listen

A very AZCL night in the pipeline from 2021-09-07T04:54:59

A bit of a focus on Arizona over the DSL --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The 40 man rotation taffy pull. from 2021-09-07T02:33:13

Two or three Iowa starters are, or might be, battling for rotation spots the next four weeks or so. --- Support this podcast: https://a...

Steele, Effross, Morgan, Tank, etc... from 2021-09-06T21:40:46

Developing players help rebuilding team beat playoff contender --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Filling Andrew Romine's 40 man spot from 2021-09-06T18:44:52

Three possibilities are evident. Which works for you? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

25 potential AZCL callups for 2022 from the DSL from 2021-09-06T05:15:33

Promotions are good. Especially if they lead to a second AZCL squad in 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/suppo...

The Joc Pederson trade from 2021-09-06T02:41:33

A look back, about two months in --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Assessing new information from 2021-09-05T23:34:10

Happ, Espinoza, Little, and Swarmer. With a side mention of cognitive dissonance. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/...

A look back at the Chafin trade from 2021-09-05T18:03:29

What do we know now, we dodn't then? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

On spending from 2021-09-05T16:05:25

With the new CBA may come new punishments and punishment levels. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Saturday PT 2, Herz and forfeits from 2021-09-05T15:39:21

The A's Cubs game in Mesa was declared a forfeit. That is strange. Herz carved in South Bend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor....

Lagniappe kind of Saturday from 2021-09-05T01:58:31

And a baseball word I detest --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Two odd Arizona Fall League player ideas from 2021-09-04T15:54:07

Most AFL names are prospects. Though not all, are. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Emblematic from 2021-09-04T03:08:30

2 situations were emblematic of the Cubs pipeline tonight. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Another "who gets the win" argument from 2021-09-03T21:55:21

David Ross shouldn'tbget Friday's manager win. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

What if Michael Hermosillo? from 2021-09-03T21:36:38

What if he's useful? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Patience and predictability from 2021-09-03T18:44:07

Two Cubs prospects that have struggled did well on Friday morning. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Learning experience: Thursday in the Cubs pipeline from 2021-09-03T04:33:27

Don't tell me what happened last week and expect a cookie. Or respect. Tell me what will happen the next few weeks, or indicate you're contemplating it --- Support this podcast: Listen

Carraway, Tennessee, and the 40 man roster from 2021-09-02T20:31:46

Thankfully, Carraway isn't on the 40 man roster. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

MacKenzie Gore and the Rule 5 Draft from 2021-09-02T20:00:57

A highly ranked arm, Gore has struggled in 2021. He will be Rule 5 Draft-eligible this season, if not protected by the Padres on the 40 man roster. --- Support this podcast: Listen

DSL Thursday and 2022/2023 spending from 2021-09-02T19:34

Pedro Ramirez 3/5 RBI, triple, leaves game after HBP. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Thursday in the pipeline from 2021-09-02T13:07:13

With nods to a few MLB players, as well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Why I'm at a disadvantage from 2021-09-01T19:49:46

The Cubs home-grown outfielders for decades have been abysmal. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Assess the 40 before free agents from 2021-09-01T18:54:31

To everything, there is a season. Assess on-hand players before going in-depth on free agents. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...

Silly ideas, and a night in the pipeline from 2021-09-01T04:59:16

Some players had good night, and quite a few people have absurdly bad ideas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/suppo...

Meisinger, Jewell, Hernandez, Ramirez from 2021-08-31T20:28:55

The top two were claimed on waivers. The other two did well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A stupid Twitter trade offer from 2021-08-31T02:21:52

People going with "what would benefit my team" over "what would be logical" still. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe...

The Mets are a joke from 2021-08-30T06:05:47

And how the Cubs can take advantage of financial misfires. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Gambling on your team to win. from 2021-08-30T04:31:25

Don't. Just don't. If you do, bad things happen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Early ripe, early rotten. from 2021-08-30T03:18:35

Myrtle Beach lead 4-1. From there, not so much. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The 40 man roster if there's a work stoppage from 2021-08-30T02:03:58

What differences would a guarantee of labor unrest have on the Cubs' off-season finances? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/t...

No Polanco, please from 2021-08-29T05:49:56

Despite costing league minimum the rest of the season, Gregory Polanco would make no sense for the Cubs in 2021. --- Support this podcast: Listen

If draft picks are eventually traded from 2021-08-29T05:18:43

Two Cubs would make "traded for a draft pick" pieces. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Herzday into the sixth from 2021-08-29T04:04:22

Really nice night, keyed by some good hitting, timely pitching, and quality from guys on my tentative Rule 5 protect list. --- Support this podcast: Listen

One helluva comeback from 2021-08-28T22:30:46

And a curious lineup scratch --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Enter Rivas and Effross from 2021-08-28T21:29:46

Alfonso Rivas and Scott Effross replace the DFAd Ryan Meisinger and Jake Jewell --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/su...

The other side of the Rule 5 Draft from 2021-08-28T20:36:02

What might the Cubs do in December? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Stop about the Kimbrel trade from 2021-08-28T19:51:16

The Cubs seem to have met every goal with all of their trades. The ChiSox goal was October. Not August. --- Support this podcast: https...

Which games (in the pipeline) to follow? from 2021-08-28T16:07:31

Most nights offer you a choice. How I usually decide? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Prospect ageism, and tying it together from 2021-08-28T05:38:27

The Cubs 2021 home run leader was an older prospect. Which specifically prevented him from doing what? --- Support this podcast: https:...

Developing starting pitching from 2021-08-28T04:54:15

How another team develops a SP hints how the Cubs should. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

My tentative Rule 5 protection list from 2021-08-27T20:53:36

14 names are atop my list of Rule 5 protection decisions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A nugget from 1970 from 2021-08-27T06:29:50

I turned on a YouTube game from 1970 on audio. It took almost two batters in before I was reminded how much things have changed. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Rule 5 Draft protect list: the candidates from 2021-08-27T05:25:26

Here is a look at who will be Rule 5 Draft eligible in December, if not protected. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe...

Vizcaino and streaks from 2021-08-27T04:29:46

So much good innthe pipeline today. Mostly in South Bend, Myrtle Beach, and the DSL. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-hu...

The case against calling up Dakota Mekkes from 2021-08-27T01:49:16

Usually, I talk about the upside of calling up players. Here is the case for other calling up Dakota Mekkes. --- Support this podcast: ...

Smokies game on Thursday banged: COVID from 2021-08-26T20:16:33

Not good news, but it is news. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Adam Sanchez and Alexis Hernandez from 2021-08-26T20:03:30

Two projected Cubs international signings --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Casey Opitz pod from 2021-08-26T14:40:23

What makes a middle-round catcher an intriguing get? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Tarp Bringer: Wednesday in the pipeline from 2021-08-26T03:48:49

Canario, Velazquez, Made, Riley Martin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Mea culpas, and Adam Morgan from 2021-08-25T20:48:53

Sometimes, I get things wrong. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Let's play conspiracy theory regarding Chase Strumpf from 2021-08-25T07:28:47

If he's off to Des Moines, who might be heading to Tennessee (or South Bend). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/supp...

Cubs off-season 40 man roster (6 year free agents) from 2021-08-25T06:45:50

Not much added here, but this is a step (or two) that need examining. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

James Triantos is okay from 2021-08-25T04:25:34

Mesa wins, and a recent high school student is doing well for them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

3 wins, 2 losses, a great photo, and a curious lineup change from 2021-08-25T03:50:30

Aliendo, Strumpf, Dawel, Ed Howard, and definitely Chase Strumpf --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Tuesday in the DSL from 2021-08-24T18:24:40

Pedro Ramirez, oh my. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

What can you tell me about Sheldon Reed? from 2021-08-24T17:30:04

A Myrtle Beach pitcher will soon make his fill-season debut. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Schwarber versus Happ in arbitration from 2021-08-24T17:08:10

Schwarber to Happ is not apples to apples when discussing arbitration. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Graduation Day from 2021-08-24T15:59:15

A few Cubs prospects are getting late-season promotions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A preliminary look at the 2022 40 man roster from 2021-08-24T05:20:46

Assigning the current players on the 40 man roster is the first step. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

What's wrong with Cristian Hernandez? from 2021-08-23T23:28:32

A ballyhooed prospect, he struggled. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Hitters and injuries from 2021-08-23T19:18:20

When will that hitter return from his injury? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A question and an article from 2021-08-23T18:31:04

I have an article up on Bleed Cubbie Blue, and asked Kevin Goldstein a question. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/s...

Nelson Velazquez and pin action from 2021-08-23T15:33:48

With the Kris Bryant trade, the Cubs moved Alexander Canario to Advanced-A. And Nelson Velazquez to Double-A. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Sunday 101day from 2021-08-22T23:38:43

Daniel Palencia, bro. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Pitchers and injuries from 2021-08-22T17:09:25

When pitchers aren't pitching, it's tough to add information on them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Scott Kobos podcast from 2021-08-22T16:39:04

Signed as an afterthought, Kobos has been fantastic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Homecoming and callups from 2021-08-22T03:50:40

When you shred in your hometown, that's cool --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Asking questions from 2021-08-21T04:54:06

When experts in a field open up the floor for questions, ask a question. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

KB trade return night. from 2021-08-21T04:42:47

Some misses and some hits. A Friday in the Cubs pipeline --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Sometimes, it rains. from 2021-08-20T17:34:16

Thursday in the Cubs pipeline --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Manning, Jensen, Walden from 2021-08-19T21:09:16

A promotion, a graduation, and a signing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The totems and the post-season chase from 2021-08-19T17:24:29

Assessing players at the bottom of totems is a part of the last two months of the season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/t...

A Zach Davis podcast from 2021-08-19T11:24:32

Slightly less depressing than the last one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

100, 180, and the salary floor from 2021-08-19T08:51:53

Not a happy podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

7.6 out of 10 sweep from 2021-08-19T06:07:32

Brennen Davis, Greg Deichman, Joe Nahas, Tyler Schlaffer, and Riley Martin shine --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/s...

Chris Ellis as a DFA wire add? from 2021-08-18T21:15:21

Tampa Bay has DFAd another player I want the Cubs to add. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Players and promotions from 2021-08-18T20:53:48

If talking about a player promotion (think Owen Caissie), walk the entire string of moves through, and assess them all. --- Support this podcast: Listen

The Adrian Sampson start from 2021-08-18T20:07:09

Were you stunned? You shouldn't have been --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Who is Adrian Sampson? from 2021-08-18T13:21:06

And why is he starting for the Cubs? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Honesty and humor from 2021-08-18T13:05:27

A look at Tuesday in the pipeline. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs win, again, finally. from 2021-08-18T03:33:38

Heroes abound. Brought to you by the letter H. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Hermosillo for Winkler (DFA) from 2021-08-17T20:41:16

The Cubs have a new hitter on the roster. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Why is familiar so important? from 2021-08-17T20:13:58

With an eye on a possible Kevin Padlo addition. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The Cubs should place a waiver claim on Kevin Padlo from 2021-08-17T18:50:17

The Rays DFAd the power guy on Tuesday. The Cubs should be all over the Fangraphs 40 rated prospect --- Support this podcast: https://...

Participation trophies, and the Mets/Padres from 2021-08-17T11:09:02

Really, there are worse results than long losing streaks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Fangraphs, Baseball America, and Keegan Thompson from 2021-08-17T01:59:15

2 scouting outlooks, and another league award winner. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Velazquez and $140,000 from 2021-08-16T22:41:18

A POTW, and a cash grab from the Padres. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Barrera, Arrieta, Burdi from 2021-08-16T21:34:31

The Reds have a new SS, the Padres a new SP, and might the Cubs claim a White Sox reliever on waivers? --- Support this podcast: https:...

The Dive For Five August Overview from 2021-08-16T17:35:17

Why The Dive For Five matters. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Dealer's choice Sunday from 2021-08-16T02:19:30

All 4 games with lessons. 3 wins and a loss. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Yonathan Perlaza pod from 2021-08-15T21:50:54

21 straight games on base? It gets him his own podcast episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Deichmann, Heyward, Ademan from 2021-08-15T17:09:06

A roster move and a retirement. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The Cubs should explore a trade with....... from 2021-08-15T06:08:37

Yes, trades can still be made. If neither player has been in MLB or on the 40 man roster. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/t...

A team in peril, and not much offense tonight from 2021-08-15T05:04:39

Only one full-season hitter had two hits. Only one full-season team won. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Friday in the pipeline. from 2021-08-14T14:46:41

Mesa and Iowa win. Step-by-step development continues. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

DSL Double Header Day from 2021-08-13T23:21:13

Split against red jersey teams. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Jed as an envelope pushing executive from 2021-08-13T21:47:02

Hoyer's horrible strategy now will serve as a roadmap soon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Comping 2021 to 2014 from 2021-08-13T20:25:04

How do this season and the bonkers peak of the Cubs prior prospect run compare? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/su...

Arizona Fall League, and successor contracts from 2021-08-13T19:14:33

The Cubs will soon begin to contemplate players for the Arizona Solar Sox roster. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/...

Matt Manning and assessing pitching prospects from 2021-08-13T18:44:38

Matt Manning has had a normal rookie season for a ranked prospect. And what that means. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim...

The Cubs Marlins series from 2021-08-13T15:36:31

In the bottom feeders standings, this is a bit important. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Why is Juan Mora in Mesa? from 2021-08-13T13:59:38

A 1.256 OPS usually merits a promotion. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A no-hitter, and revisiting a trade from 2021-08-13T13:40:22

A recent Cubs pitcher struggled on Thursday, and South Bend tossed a no-hitter. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/su...

Arrieta, Ryan out. Contreras to the IL. Austin Romine, Ryan Meisinger added from 2021-08-12T16:42:14

Busy roster move day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

My thoughts on The Plan from 2021-08-12T11:55:14

Not the entire The Plan, but some of it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

3-for-4 Thursday. from 2021-08-12T06:26:28

Canario homers. Spence drives in two. Tennessee scores ten early. Iowa plays a four hour game. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...

Why what happened, happened. from 2021-08-12T05:46:23

Your justified in being upset by the late July trades. Here's why baseball executives gut franchises. --- Support this podcast: https:/...

Liam Spence and the Kris Bryant Rules from 2021-08-11T21:35:41

Liam Spence has his full-season debut tonight, skipping over Myrtle Beach, entirely. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-hu...

Putting numbers to The Dive For Five from 2021-08-11T21:14:18

Is there a way to put numbers on the Cubs possibilities to get early draft choices next cycle? I'm trying to. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Prospects Live top Cubs Prospects from 2021-08-11T19:37:36

No major surprises, but the quality is getting really deep. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

When Hermosillo gets a look from 2021-08-11T19:05:19

Who goes away? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Textbook Tuesday from 2021-08-11T04:12:16

Canario, Davis, and Alcantara all get positive mentions. That, and a late rally. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/s...

Slow night in the pipeline from 2021-08-10T05:34:32

Some debuts. A first homer in the Cubs pipeline. And some struggling pitching. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/sup...

Tired of Eloy trade talk from 2021-08-10T05:17:34

I've had enough of the criticism.of the Eloy Jimenez trade. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Manfred, Ricketts, and the B******l agreement from 2021-08-10T01:00:01

Rob Manfred makes money. For Tom Ricketts. And Tom Ricketts likes that agreement. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/...

Who to trust regarding the Cubs rebuild? And why? from 2021-08-09T18:25

Who serves as a good person to trust regarding projecting the Cubscrebuild? And why them? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/t...

Bottom-heavy split from 2021-08-09T14:39:35

Two teams at the top lost, and the lower level sides won. The intrigue is in the details. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/t...

A Greg Deichmann story from 2021-08-09T04:25:36

He heard he was traded from a fan. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Palencia and Canario shine from 2021-08-09T00:06:29

Two fantastic performances deserved their own podcast episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Canario and Ball go deep. Assad no earned runs through 6. from 2021-08-08T14:08:22

Despite a horrible outing in Des Moines, not a bad day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Kobos, Hernandez, and the Dive for 5. from 2021-08-07T22:35:58

Scott Kobos is better than his league. Christian Hernandez homers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Sasquatch arrives in Montgomery, Alabama from 2021-08-07T14:35:47

Brennen Davis cooks in a teinbill against the Biscuits --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Deichmann for Heyward from 2021-08-06T16:28:42

Greg Deichmann hitting fifth today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

With Deichmann incoming from 2021-08-06T04:40:01

Who will be off the Cubs 26 man roster in 14 hours? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Starting pitching and connecting the dots from 2021-08-06T03:25:41

Greg Deichmann was scratched from the Iowa lineup. Is that a precursor to a bigger move? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ti...

Short-term 2021 Cubs decisions from 2021-08-05T21:20:51

Some assessments matter more than others the next two months. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Introducing Geuri Lubo from 2021-08-05T15:46:12

The Cubs Red squad has a new player, and he's batting second today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Assessing managers from 2021-08-05T05:36

Are managers as important as some make them out to be? Or, are teams lagely determined by on-field talent? --- Support this podcast: ht...

Getting trades wrong from 2021-08-05T04:59:57

How teams lose trades --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A night of truncated starts from 2021-08-05T03:32:12

Justin Steele, Anderson Espinoza, and Caleb Kilian --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Dodgers and spending from 2021-08-04T22:33:47

The Dodgers are zapping by spending when other teams won't. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs strategies for 2021 from 2021-08-04T16:57:03

A few considerations for the Cubs as the 2021 season trudges on --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

2022 Draft choices, an early look from 2021-08-04T16:11:42

15 names the Cubs might be interested in next draft cycle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Why the draft will remain broken from 2021-08-04T04:44:35

Two sides can stop draft bonus absurdities. Neither will. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A slow night on the pipeline from 2021-08-04T04:02:09

Just when I want a snappy night of baseball. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

DSL Cubs sweep the Rangers from 2021-08-03T19:43:44

Pedro Ramirez goes off. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Mesa wins 16-13 as Preciado, Alcantara, and Caissie shine from 2021-08-03T06:04:53

All three have a single and an extra base hit. So does Ismael Mena. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Pedro Ramirez have a day from 2021-08-02T22:09:59

5 3 4 3 17 year old in the DSL --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

What is a Farm Value? from 2021-08-02T21:48:10

What is used to determine Future Value? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Who is Starlyn Pichardo? from 2021-08-02T17:14:25

The Cubs second-youngest prospect is doing things. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A pre-emptive Adrian Sampson podcast from 2021-08-02T16:33:31

He should get called up this month. Because, why not? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The rest of the Cubs 2021 season from 2021-08-02T16:00:46

It's going to be different than competing, but still important decisions will need to be made. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...

The most improved Cubs prospect is..... from 2021-08-02T14:17:37

One player has had his numbers blow up recently. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Bullpen day im the Cubs minor leagues. from 2021-08-02T03:10:12

4 close games, all with fun takeaways. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Steve Cohen, Kumar Rocker, the MLB Draft, and the Cubs from 2021-08-02T02:20:14

Kumar Rocker did not sign. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cots and the 2022 Cubs from 2021-08-02T01:52:40

Finances matter. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Rafael Ortega and the rest of the 2021 season from 2021-08-02T01:02:04

What happened Sunday is part and parcel of the rest of the season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Nick Castellanos' opt-out and the upcoming off-season. from 2021-08-01T23:11:30

When can Nick Castellanos opt out? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Yu Darvish and assessing trades from 2021-08-01T12:20:40

Eventually, more information shows up. When that happens, be open to assessing your premises. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor....

Peyton Graham and killing The Baseball Cube from 2021-08-01T05:10:23

A good source is now virtually unusable. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Exquisite from 2021-08-01T03:18:09

Fantastic starting pitching. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Alcantara debuts from 2021-07-31T21:39:45

Cubs defeat the A's in Mesa, because Saturday. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

July Rebuilds and Ribbons from 2021-07-31T20:54:22

Trade week aftermath --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A low-end gamble from 2021-07-31T06:51:49

In adding talent, the Cubs have potentially limited future options. Potentially. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/s...

The rebuild in a depressing week from 2021-07-31T03:52:30

This week has been terrible. For the best of reasons. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A largely quiet night from 2021-07-31T02:53:59

Looking like no full-season wins tonight. But, firework. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Msrisnick for Anderson Espinoza from 2021-07-30T23:16:15

Pitcher with upside. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Bryant for Alexander Canario and Caleb Kilian from 2021-07-30T20:48:58

Kilian, a pitcher, is ineligible for this winter's R5D. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Baez and Williams for Pete Crow-Armstrong from 2021-07-30T20:24:51

What I know about PCA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Kimbrel for Codi Heuer and Nick Madrigal from 2021-07-30T18:58:42

Odd trade. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A Manny Rodriguez story from 2021-07-30T16:49:16

Things deliberately kept vague. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Rizzo for Vizcaino and Alcantara from 2021-07-29T23:15:29

A 45 and a 50 out of the Yankees system. Holy moly. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Tepera for Bailey Horn from 2021-07-29T19:33:58

They are resuming. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Enter Jake Jewell from 2021-07-29T16:32:07

A new reliever to assess. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Splitsville, again. from 2021-07-29T04:53:14

Jordan Nwogu has a night. Rowan Wick struggles. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Who is Joey Bart? from 2021-07-28T03:42:34

A look at a rumor name, and the Cubs pipeline for a Tuesday. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Roster moves and bad TV shows from 2021-07-27T21:06:31

What is a terrible show you watched too many episodes of? And roster moves. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/suppor...

Chafin for Deichmann and Palencia from 2021-07-27T04:50:07

Love. This. Trade --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Chafin for Deichmann from 2021-07-27T03:07:38

Details are flowing in on the Chafin trade return. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Why we faux trade from 2021-07-27T01:53:15

At least, why I do. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A silly COVID trade from 2021-07-26T22:24:46

The Pirates and Yankees made a puzzling trade today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Would "adding Eric Hosmer for prospects" be wise? from 2021-07-26T19:19:30

If adding prospects is the goal ... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Unfamiloar hence incompetent from 2021-07-26T03:58:13

If I've never heard of him, he must be worthless. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Draft pool maximization from 2021-07-25T10:38:33

The MLB Draft is one of the best points to upgrade a pipeline talent infusion. To do that, some players can sometimes get very small signing bonuses. --- Support this podcast: Listen

A lesson from another continent from 2021-07-25T09:52:49

My second favorite pro team is the Geelong Cats. Are there lessons that Cubs fans can take from a team with a decade-and-a-half running of, largely, non-stop success? --- Support this podcast: <...

Top-heavy split from 2021-07-25T08:42:43

Iowa and Tennessee win. South Bend and Myrtle Beach have useful losses. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Friday in the pipeline, and that's a violation from 2021-07-24T16:18:34

Only one win, but a few things to learn from. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs claim Johneshwy Fargas from 2021-07-23T18:40:42

From the Mets, he was better than expected as an emergency fill-in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Eric Sogard DFAd from 2021-07-23T17:41:04

And how the Cubs can get a return for him. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Trades and prospect assessments from 2021-07-23T07:52:04

A player being 17th in a system means little. A player being a 40 plus or a 45 is much more useful. --- Support this podcast: https://a...

Hearn, Howard, and Nwogu shine for Myrtle Beach from 2021-07-23T04:41:16

2 wins and 2 losses on a Thursday night. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Megill for Alcantara from 2021-07-22T20:28:22

The Cubs add a reliever for an infielder, and put the activation of Matt Duffy on hold for a day. --- Support this podcast: https://anc...

Swarmer, Starlyn, and Lizardo from 2021-07-22T19:54:24

Three early games. Three early losses. However, data to sort --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Injuries, and informing the public of them from 2021-07-22T06:24:15

David Ross said Kris Bryant might be used off the bench on Wednesday. After the game, Ross admitted that wasn't happening. Was being deceptive beneficial or wise? --- Support this podcast: Listen

Yermin Mercedes, and the July of 2021 Cubs from 2021-07-22T05:34:35

What do a disgruntled minor league player and the current Cubs have in common? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/sup...

Brennen, Morel, Duffy, and Sogard from 2021-07-22T05:00

The Cubs have a roster move or two to make tomorrow. What will they be? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Fangraphs have updated rheir prospects post-draft from 2021-07-21T20:30:05

The Cubs are 17th, but they're not the only 17 of interest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Carraway, Ball, and McKinney from 2021-07-21T20:02:07

2 trades, none involving the Cubs. South Bend at Wisconsin info. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs baseball and grocery store coupons from 2021-07-21T16:05:42

What do newspaper circular coupons have to do with July baseball? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A very odd Tuesday from 2021-07-21T05:22:19

The Cubs come back in the ninth. KB leaves with "heavy legs". 5 of 7 affiliates win. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-hu...

The Cubs should offer Adam Morgan for Billy McKinney from 2021-07-20T15:10:22

Minor trade idea that would seemingly benefit both sides. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Owen Caissie goes 3/4 with three walks from 2021-07-20T05:12:53

Even though I said 3/3. Also, the Mets might want to make some trades. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs claim 1B Frank Schwindell from 2021-07-18T18:07:13

He has hit for power in Triple-A. Less so in MLB. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Nick Allgeyer and determining player/prospect interest. from 2021-07-18T17:42:52

Former Iowa Hawkeyes Southpaw lefty Nick Allgeyer was DFAd by Toronto. How would you determine if you're interested in hin? --- Support this podcast: Listen

A minor Cubs/Yankees trade I'd support from 2021-07-18T04:58:23

Also, and Rule 5 guy clears waivers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Steele having a Ball from 2021-07-18T04:09:53

The only affiliate that didn't win lost to a Cubs affiliate --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs versus Cubs, and 2 names to know from 2021-07-17T17:50:54

The DSL teams opposed each other today. Also, two names to mind for the future. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/su...

Draft picks, DSL, and injury intrigue from 2021-07-17T14:24:08

Cubs Red and Cubs Blue play today in Boca Chica, Francisco Lindor is injured, and draft pick signings. --- Support this podcast: https:...

DSL split and Will Vest from 2021-07-16T20:38:21

A win and a loss in the DSL. The Cubs should acquire Will Vest from Seattle. Two Cubs draft picks sign. --- Support this podcast: https...

2021 and futures contracts from 2021-07-16T17:39:12

The Cubs can sign 12 players to futures contracts. Which players might.make sense, and why? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm...

What "2023 and beyond" means from 2021-07-16T16:45:44

I have a term I use. It gets either misunderstood or misrepresented. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

How sweep it is..... from 2021-07-16T03:44:24

All 7 affiliates won today. The 5 most senior ones had fantastic pitching, with three shutouts included. --- Support this podcast: http...

Joc Pederson for Bryce Ball from 2021-07-16T01:35:11

Ball is a 6-6 first baseman that was a 24th Round Draft Pick in 2019. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

DSL sweep, and a rivalry game from 2021-07-15T20:34:48

Both DSL teams win, and the Cubs play the White Sox tonight. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

If Kyle Davies to San Diego from 2021-07-15T14:44:03

What sort of swap might make sense? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Erian Rodriguez and Dillon Maples from 2021-07-15T13:50:52

13th Rounder Erian Rodriguez signs for the $125,000 default. Trading Dillon Maples makes little sense. --- Support this podcast: https:...

Wednesday in the pipeline from 2021-07-15T13:19:45

A split, an outfielder done for the season, and Dear John Letters --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Tuesday and Cingrani from 2021-07-14T04:17:24

Whether the pipeline is successful or not, learning opportunities are there for the taking. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm...

Cubs 2021 MLB Draft Day 3 from 2021-07-14T03:54:39

Cubs add seven preps in ten players. Curious. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

2021 Draft RD 6-10 from 2021-07-13T01:14:27

6 Riley Martin 7 Parker Chavers 8 Casey Opitz 9 Chase Watkins 10 Peter Matt --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/suppor...

5th Round Liam Spence IF Tennessee from 2021-07-12T19:46:42

I like this pick as much as the Franklin pick. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

4th Round Christian Franklin from 2021-07-12T19:25:34

How many ways do I love this pick? Let me count the ways. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs Third Round Pick is... from 2021-07-12T18:40:34

Drew Gray, a lefty pitcher from IMG Academy in Florida. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs Second Round Pick is.... from 2021-07-12T17:49:37

Virginia prep 3b James Triantos --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Davis, Rodriguez, and a no-no. from 2021-07-12T02:21:53

Justin Steele jumpstarted a busy minor-league day with 3 2/3 no-hit frames. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/suppor...

Jordan Wicks, LHP Kansas State from 2021-07-12T01:42:05

The Cubs have selected Wicks, a crafty lefty with a good change and good command, in the first round. --- Support this podcast: https:/...

KB and trade rumors from 2021-07-09T14:37:26

What to read into, and out of, trade rumors and trade history. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cloud cover from 2021-07-07T04:07:41

It's not a great time to be following the Cubs pipeline. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Alcantara and Williams for Sogard and Stewart from 2021-07-06T20:40:34

Roster moves because lost by ten. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The Flintstones and hitting coaches from 2021-07-06T05:21:41

The makers of the cartoon series The Flintstones misread the future of computers, as many misread the job of hitting coach. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Plaudits, and a new catcher from 2021-07-05T22:19:08

Robinson Chirinos in. TAYLOR Gushue out. Michael Hermosillo, Ben Leeper, and Christopher Morel are doing well. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Delta Variant and the Cubs from 2021-07-05T17:00:24

Owners prioritize wealth retention over wins. Toss in health uncertainties, and the willingness to spend might decrease --- Support this podcast: Listen

July Theory from 2021-07-05T04:13:35

The last few seasons, July saw the Cubs trade prospects for veterans. This year, it might be the other way. --- Support this podcast: h...

4-0 sweep in the pipeline, and fireworks from 2021-07-05T03:24:18

All four full-season teams won, and the pipeline is looking up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The ATS, and where's Marquez? from 2021-04-05T16:56:32

The Cubs have named their Alternat Training Site squad. Brailyn Marquez and others aren't there. Who's in, and why are the others out? --- Support this podcast: Listen

Norwood, Wolters, and Rizzo from 2021-03-31T17:59:46

James Norwood is DFAd to make room for the newly added Tony Wolters, and I'm on Team 5 and 100 for Anthony Rizzo. --- Support this podcast: Listen

The politics of fewer games from 2021-03-24T21:37:36

It sounds like owners might want to eliminate short season games entirely. And writers are going to avoid telling us about it until it's too late. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Don't believe your schedule from 2021-03-03T09:36:52

What might happen isn't necessarily what will happen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Almost history from 2021-03-02T22:55:51

A ST win, and roster activity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs win ST opener from 2021-03-01T23:11:33

Christopher Morel and Brennen Davis play late --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs trade the other Bryant from 2021-02-27T22:29:10

Zack Bryant, a reliever, goes to Boston in the Josh Osich trade as a PTBNL. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/suppor...

Tepera, Strumpf, Weber from 2021-02-27T16:53:52

As the exhibition season revs, the Cubs make some roster adds. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Ben Holmes signed/College Games from 2021-02-26T03:24:21

College games, oh how I missed them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Phil Ervin claimed, and Kevin Mather from 2021-02-22T20:40:52

The Cubs lose an outfielder, and a Mariners official says the quet part out loud. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/...

Alcantara stays: Ervin DFAd from 2021-02-21T17:09:44

One player clears waivers as another prepares to get waived. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

D1 baseball's opening day, and the draft. from 2021-02-20T13:31:01

Nail the draft and player development, and everything else should work out. Botch the draft, and it doesn't matter. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Cameron Maybin and "Let's Play 7" from 2021-02-20T12:29:31

Or, in the latter half of camp, play all nine. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Ian Happ gets paid from 2021-02-20T12:07:38

Which begs projections and extension talks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Alcantara and Alzolay from 2021-02-18T20:48

Alcantara DFAd. Alzolay has a fourth option season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The Gray Fenter conundrum from 2021-02-17T19:41:22

Sometimes, decisions make less sense after the fact. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Arrieta, Strop, Workman, and Ryan from 2021-02-17T19:17

Two players signed. One signing is official. One roster spot created. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Jake Arrieta and the rule of 75 from 2021-02-14T18:12:05

Arrieta signs, and the Reds do something different --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

In the Marisnick of time from 2021-02-11T18:59:32

Cubs add an outfielder of the day before 75 player lists are to be submitted. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/supp...

Schrock to Reds and PBR from 2021-02-11T03:09:24

If you follow mock drafts, Mason Albright will be on your list. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Almora signs with the Mets from 2021-02-07T14:46:57

Best of luck in Flushing Meadows. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The Cubs should Geaux Guilbeau from 2021-02-07T14:13:19

The Diamondbacks DFAd Taylor Guilbeau overnight. The Cubs should pounce. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Max Schrock gets DFAd from 2021-02-05T23:47:51

Getting DFAd is now getting Schrockd --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Alcantara and CFC from 2021-02-05T20:50:38

While I watch college baseball, the Cubs add a player. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Chafin, bad data, roster crunch from 2021-02-03T13:54:24

Cubs sign a lefty reliever. When info is meaningless. Who's on DFA watch? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The Five Minute Rule on the Arenado trade from 2021-02-02T03:28:37

A glance at the five players bound to the Rockies. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Jeffress, the Baddoo Point, and Bryant/Arenado from 2021-02-01T22:33:15

Quite by accident, I coin a phrase regarding my stance on Cubs success in 2021. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/su...

Brennen Davis, CF, and a scouting hire from 2021-02-01T20:11:55

The Cubs are spending more, and have hired a scout. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Where were you when Trevor Williams...? from 2021-01-31T00:05:52

...signing with the Cubs was announced. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The Arenado trade and a favorite absurdity from 2021-01-30T16:31:55

What's amusing is dissecting a trade in finality that hasn't had the players announced yet. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm...

Spending hike, Hamilton, old business from 2021-01-29T20:36:35

Ballesteros, Kohl Stewart, option seasons, strike talk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs sign Joc Pederson, and media droppings from 2021-01-29T15:39:22

Cubs add an outfielder, and the media gets it wrong, again. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs sign Kohl Stewart from 2021-01-28T21:56:58

Perhaps the Cubs prefer younger pitchers with cost control to veterans. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

College game prep notes from 2021-01-27T05:34:19

Not all college games will be rewarding, but a few minutes of prep work increases the value when they are useful. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Assessing Kris Bryant's 2021 (trade?) value from 2021-01-26T11:06:20

The third-leading HBP recipient in Cubs history has had injury troubles the last few seasons. Which complicates things. --- Support this podcast: Listen

I had baseball today: Hillsborough CC versus CC South Florida from 2021-01-25T23:46:25

I have three names to know, which is the goal. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Should the Cubs have traded for Adam Ottavino from 2021-01-25T18:29:47

....... and gotten a prospect for their efforts? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

It's not just the Cubs downplaying 2021 from 2021-01-25T17:58:16

The Red Sox bailed out the Yankees today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Ferreira, Ballesteros, Hernandez, and extended spring training from 2021-01-25T11:23:10

3 of the 24 committed or signed players from the current IFA class have a chance to jump two levels. --- Support this podcast: https://...

Javy's Jidden talent from 2021-01-25T03:14:34

What does Baez do that other Cubs stars don't? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Let's talk Blue Jays prospects from 2021-01-24T18:30:29

If there's trade chatter, who might make sense. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Garlick, Arano, and a trade that won't happen from 2021-01-23T20:46:42

The Cubs bypassed two players on waivers this week that a better team (Atlanta) wanted. What is the goal? --- Support this podcast: htt...

An idea for Theo Epstein from 2021-01-23T19:20:41

....on how to make more MLB teams more competitive every season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A case of would you whether from 2021-01-23T18:32:56

What sort of Cubs trades do you want if payroll is going down either way? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

The Cubs sign Austin Romine from 2021-01-22T18:26:35

The big winner here may be PJ Higgins. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Another mock, and a PR from 2021-01-22T02:37:51

A mock gives the Cubs the same as in the last mock, and a prep is bringing it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/sup...

BP has 4 Cubs in their top prospect list from 2021-01-21T22:23:42

Marquez (63), Davis (78), Howard (88), and Amaya (89) with some music chat, as well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-hu...

Does the Cubs pipeline suck? from 2021-01-19T19:48:18

Whose opinion would you value on that question, and why? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A slight coaching improvement opportunity from 2021-01-19T16:29:20

MiLB squads can apparently add another coach. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Jon Lester signs with the Nationals from 2021-01-19T03:30:29

What Washington prospects make sense in a trade with the Cubs? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

If waived, the Cubs should place a claim on Kyle Garlick from 2021-01-18T15:41:22

The former Dodgers outfielder was DFAd by Philadelphia. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs sign Shelby Miller from 2021-01-18T14:34:54

Drafted before Mike Trout, Miller has struggled to stay healthy recently --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A mock draft and Harry Ford from 2021-01-17T16:14:05

Mason McRae gives us some reading material. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Moises Ballesteros and the Venezuelan contingent from 2021-01-17T15:20:24

Ballesteros, Carlos Ramos, and Carlos Cabrera are the Cubs Venezuelan early signings --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-hu...

Arbitration and J15 results from 2021-01-16T16:36:46

Who have the Cubs signed internationally so far? It depends on what the definition of 'signed' is. --- Support this podcast: https://an...

Sign all the Hernandez's from 2021-01-15T19:40:35

With Oferman Hernandez signed, that makes three signings today, with two being named Hernandez. --- Support this podcast: https://ancho...

When it Rainos, it pours from 2021-01-15T15:43:44

Cubs sign Curacao outfielder Rain Coran --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cristian Hernandez signs from 2021-01-15T14:36:07

In an anticipated signing, the Cubs add Hernandez for $3 million. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Introducing Joe Nahas from 2021-01-13T16:12:34

Here's a bit on a pair of podcasts on Cubs pitching prospect Joe Nahas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

3 Cubs in a CBS Sports prospect list from 2021-01-13T15:00:27

Which ones? Which one gets dismissed as unworthy? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs/Marlins, Problems, Contreras from 2021-01-13T14:13:47

The Cubs and Marlins don't match well in a Willson Contreras swap. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

MiLB and hypocrisy from 2021-01-12T16:54:14

Are owners hypocrites if the minor league teams were whacked for any ther reason the 'expenses' and 'field conditions? Perhaps. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Faux trade primer, and shopping for Blue Jays from 2021-01-11T23:05:47

If Bryant or other goes to Toronto, who might make sense in return? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

2 reasons to examine signing bonuses from 2021-01-11T14:51:21

Signing bonuses and draft round are factors in assessing how much a player was valued on his signing. What else does that mushroom into? --- Support this podcast: Listen

Predicting a potential Kris Bryant-to-the-Mets trade return from 2021-01-10T14:33

If KB goes to Flushing Meadows, what sort of return makes sense, and why? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Spidey Senses, KB, Martini, Wisdom, Generation K from 2021-01-09T14:20:42

A mishmash episode that talks about rumor-credibility, planning, and a cause of pitch counts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor....

On Rowan Wick's trade value from 2021-01-08T13:48:20

I discuss a faux trade idea with the Mariners, in light of the current trade landscape. Will I endorse it or not? --- Support this podcast: Listen

The Lindor trade and the Cubs from 2021-01-07T18:31:18

Does today's Mets/Cleveland trade signal a few more Cubs trades? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

If Contreras to the Angels??? from 2021-01-06T15:29:09

What might be a potential return? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Better assessing minor league pipelines in real time from 2021-01-06T14:24:06

I loathe the gutting of minor league baseball. With the changes that I don't like come a better opportunity to assess pipelines one through thirty. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Waving goodbye to Colin Rea from 2021-01-05T13:14:08

Why do hurlers so often return from Japan or Korea so improved? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Minor Leagues 2021 and beyond from 2021-01-05T12:31:48

How will MiLB differ in 2021 and beyond from 2019 and before? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Greg Allen DFA wire candidate from 2021-01-01T18:21:49

A switch-hitting outfielder that can CF or RF makes sense for a cost-conscioua team with four vacancies on the 40 man roster. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Introducing Reggie Preciado from 2021-01-01T16:03:27

How does a switch-hitting SS/3B that has Brennen Davis upside move the needle for you? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-...

Introducing Ismael Mena from 2020-12-31T22:09:57

A RF/CF with speed to stick in center, Mena has enthused the two people I respect that have seen him play. --- Support this podcast: h...

Introducing Owen Caissie from 2020-12-30T16:36:13

The Padres second rounder in 2020 is now a Cubs prospect. And apparently a good dude. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-h...

Introducing Yeison Santana from 2020-12-30T14:59:33

Glove-first shortstop that hit well in his intro to MiLB in the USA in 2019. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/suppo...

Willson Contreras rumors and Zach Davies from 2020-12-30T14:10:16

Will the Yu Darvish return serve as a hint what the Cubs seek in trade this winter? What role will Davies serve in 2021? --- Support this podcast: Listen

The Darvish trade and a Walter Cronkite moment from 2020-12-29T14:55:57

In February of 1968, Walter Cronkite spoke out against the Vietnam War on the national news. Overnight, Cubs fans who grasp prospect value, ridiculed the Yu Darvish trade. --- Support this podca...

Matt Dermody and facility bias from 2020-12-23T20:03:15

In a Festivus Miracle, the Cubs signed Dermody today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Phil Ervin and Incrementalism from 2020-12-22T20:54:50

The Cubs added Samford University outfielder Phil Ervin on waivers today. Non-terrible defensive OF that might hit, and won't be a free agent until 2025. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Affiliates and the Rule 5 Draft from 2020-12-09T18:35:24

The Cubs aim to keep their 4 top affiliates, and some Rule 5 Draft prep work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/supp...

Cubs non-tender Schwarber, Almora, Martinez, and Tepera from 2020-12-03T01:47:44

The Cubs weren't the only team cutting loose talent today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Jed Hoyer's 5-year contract and connecting the dots from 2020-11-24T18:22:49

When an executive gets a five year deal, which years are the most important for getting an extension? --- Support this podcast: https:/...

Bryanting a Nationals trade from 2020-11-23T16:13:23

When I talk about what sort of trade return makes sense, the goal is proximity. Here is a realistic trade return, if Bryant goes to the Nationals or anywhere. He's a rental. --- Support this pod...

Rule 5 Deadline weekend from 2020-11-23T15:38:58

The Cubs added three players to their 40 man roster on Friday, and haven't added anyone since. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...

The Rule 5 deadline approaches from 2020-11-20T21:02:24

The Cubs add Abiatal Avelino to the Teiple-A Iowa roster in advance of the deadline. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-hu...

Signings, and trades to model from 2020-11-20T02:03:44

The Cubs have recently signed six minor league free agents. Which 2012-2014 trades should they try to mimic? --- Support this podcast: ...

Theo Epstein leaves, and Neil Diamond from 2020-11-17T18:10:13

Saddle it up, Jed Hoyer. A few things need upgrades. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Those pesky "Contreras to Gotham" trade rumors from 2020-11-14T17:13:53

What, specifically,, is the other team looking for if trading a key piece? If you aren't properly answering that, your faux trade premise is likely flawed. --- Support this podcast: Listen

A trade idea for Francisco Lindor from 2020-11-14T16:46:54

This would be accepted by Cleveland in 45 seconds. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Molina, minors, and Martinez from 2020-11-12T16:00:01

A hodge-podge episode talking about an executive, a catcher, and a completed trade. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huw...

Bryant faux trade to Toronto from 2020-11-12T13:30:48

Is Tom Ricketts willing to toss cash in to increase trade return? How important is "my awareness" in a trade acquisition? --- Support this podcast: Listen

The enemy of my enemy...... from 2020-11-11T03:27:23

Jeff Luhnow is suing the Houston Astros to get his money back. I wonder if Rob Manfred can get placed on the witness stand. --- Support this podcast: Listen

On opposing launch angle from 2020-11-11T03:02:40

Baseball, and other sports, have a pacing problem. Sometimes this gets tossed in the "launch angle" basket. --- Support this podcast: h...

LaRussa and mocks drafts (Frelick) from 2020-11-10T14:30

While the Sox knew about TLR's second DUI citing before his hire, the Cubs mock draft names are getting more consistent. --- Support this podcast: Listen

A window worth discussing from 2020-11-10T13:43:48

The Overton window isn't typically used in discussing baseball, but it can be useful. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-h...

To whom will the Cubs trade quality short term pieces? from 2020-11-06T19:28:08

Which teams are prioritizing the present over the future? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

College PCs as Pro PCs from 2020-11-06T14:54:04

Why do teams choose college pitching coaches to spots of importance in pro organizations? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/t...

Simon says, go to Arizona from 2020-11-06T00:45:23

The Cubs PTBNL for Andrew Chafin is named. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Draft Prep: TJ Brock/ Ohio State from 2020-11-05T23:47:17

Do you like velocity from a reliever, paired with a useful slider? Consider following the Buckeyes from Columbus. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Liking Lindor Lore from 2020-11-05T20:34:44

I enjoy rumors of trades regarding NL Central teams (other than the Cubs) wanting to trade for one season of Francisco Lindor. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Yu Darvish trades from 2020-11-05T13:32:52

When someone is disrespectful from a baseball perspective, turnabout is strongly recommended. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor....

Let's talk announcers from 2020-11-05T12:46:26

Listening to non-Cubs announcers can be enlightening. If enlightenment is your goal. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-hu...

The thorny idea of trading Kris Bryant from 2020-11-03T16:18:18

Assessing which team is seeking what is the first step in fake trades. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Strumpf and successors from 2020-11-03T00:04:36

Chase Strumpf homered in a fake game, and six potential free agents decided to hang around for another season in the pipeline. --- Support this podcast: Listen

The Cubs off-season gamble from 2020-11-02T13:54:31

An executive promotion this off-season will go quite a distance to representing long-term success or failure. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Qualifyng offers in a pandemic from 2020-11-01T15:17:29

The players might as well accept. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Camp Covid Concludes from 2020-11-01T12:54:46

While the Cubs lost a few Instruct games to COVID, it sounds due to the opposition. After successfully navigating the 2020 season with no positives, or benefits from that, what's next? --- Suppo...

Max Schrock as a Daniel Descalso proxy from 2020-10-31T14:13:12

:Cost controlled and with multiple option seasons remaining" seems to be more important than "experienced and reliable". --- Support this podcast: Listen

Perlaza, Strumpf shine in loss from 2020-10-31T01:34:44

Despite an instructs loss, good things happened. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs go for Schrock value from 2020-10-30T23:50:04

Cubs claim a Cardinals infielder on waivers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

La Russa's hire: good, bad, or evil? from 2020-10-30T08:02:34

Was the La Russa hire based on baseball improvement reasons? Or was something more devious taking over? --- Support this podcast: https...

Other decisions: Megill and Rucker from 2020-10-30T02:13:36

MLB sides have upcoming deadlines for decisions, from bonuses accepted or declined, or people added to the 40 man roster or not. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Kolten Wrong? from 2020-10-30T01:41:11

Should the Cubs pursue the former Cardinals second baseman? Or, should they await to see if his presence on his availability until January? --- Support this podcast: Listen

Draft Prep: Jimmy Obertop/ Michigan from 2020-10-29T13:49:02

The primary for the Wolverines, does he make sense for the Cubs? And when? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support...

Nwogu, Los Protocol Dodgers, LaRussa from 2020-10-29T01:53:11

Some Cubs stuff, tied in with other news across MLB --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Darvish in a 1-for-1 trade proposal. from 2020-10-28T14:00:01

Would a Yu Darvish 1-for-1 trade proposal make sense? In any instance? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

40 man roster: The case for Eddy Martinez from 2020-10-28T13:27:02

A big-splash signing from Cuba, Martinez hasn't advanced well in the pipeline. He's crushing the Mexican Winter League. Is that enough for a roster spot? --- Support this podcast: Listen

40 Man Roster spot: the case for PJ Higgins from 2020-10-28T12:45:51

A Cubs prospect since 2015, he's a reasonably logical 40 man roster addition in November. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/t...

Lessons from Dylan Floro from 2020-10-28T05:12:58

An ex-Cub won a World Series ring tonight. Are there lessons to be learned from Floro's time with the Cubs? --- Support this podcast: h...

Suiter gets the save from 2020-10-28T04:31:04

Jerrick Suiter earned a save in Instructional Ball today. How did he end up with the Cubs? It's a much more forward-looking tale than ripping on a MLB manager for bullpen usage. --- Support this...

All aboard. Brennen Davis news here from 2020-10-27T19:30:47

Also, Ethan Hearn and Kevin Made. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Draft Prep: Alec Mendez/ Bethune-Cookman from 2020-10-27T13:38:43

It's tough to impress without any games. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Faux Trades 101 from 2020-10-27T04:59:04

Convincing Cubs fans to be on Cubs Team 2023, or trading talent based on 2021 hinge on the same question. --- Support this podcast: htt...

Roederer, Hearn key Cubs Instructs win from 2020-10-27T01:47:44

Information and data points. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Draft Prep: Jacob Campbell/ Illinois from 2020-10-26T12:38:33

A Cubs draft pick out of high school, he's the top Illini catcher. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

4 words to remember from 2020-10-26T11:48:18

A bit of a nomenclatural deeper dive. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs fire Mr. Sledge from 2020-10-26T01:34:52

Coaching, like music, is very personal. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Quintero, McAvene, and Herz updates from 2020-10-26T01:07:52

4 players have been added to the Cubs instructs roster. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs Team 2023: Kevin Made from 2020-10-25T07:19:43

The SS by way of the Dominican Republic and Venezuela is representing in Instructs --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huw...

Cubs instructs tie and lose from 2020-10-25T06:50:04

Kevin Made and Jordan Nwogu show up on both highlights boards. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Hoerner as LeMahieu 2.0? from 2020-10-25T06:11:07

When a team makes a mistake, the GM often gets the blame. When a fan makes the same mistake repeatedly, should they learn from it? --- Support this podcast: Listen

The Cubs conundrum from 2020-10-24T01:39:56

Whether Theo Epstein thought the core would be good enough to "repeat" or "form a dynasty", you were if you thought it would work. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Fake trades and Darvish to Canada from 2020-10-23T03:16:23

For a uninym and a hyphenated name. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Draft Prep: Sal Frelick/ Boston College from 2020-10-22T09:54:51

Lefty hitting college guy with a fun story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Fake trades and Kyle Hendricks in pinstripes from 2020-10-22T09:16:32

This trade idea was fun for a reasonably obscure reason. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Cubs Team 2023: Brayan Altuve from 2020-10-22T08:37:21

A bit of a mystery, Altuve still rates Cubs Team 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Fake trades and Contreras to St. Louis from 2020-10-22T04:34:34

Would 3 or 4 years of Jack Flaherty be better than 1 or 2 of Willson Contreras? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/su...

Cubs Team 2023: Ryan Jensen from 2020-10-22T03:43:53

It took Jensen awhile to thrive at the Mountain West Conference level. Not all hard-throwers do. He did. --- Support this podcast: http...

Cubs win intra-squad game from 2020-10-22T00:29

Strumpf and Wetzel homer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Private equity firm manager hacks over 100 Cubs jobs from 2020-10-21T22:45:50

Tom Ricketts starts an aggressive rebrand as a corporate raider. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

What teams really want in trade from 2020-10-21T16:06:30

Aside from cut-rate superstars, what are teams really looking for in trades? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/suppo...

Cubs Team 2023: Michael McAvene from 2020-10-21T02:09:02

A hard-throwing recently-drafted reliever from Louisville that's hit 100 in game action. That gets him on Team 2023. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Cubs Team 2023: Chase Strumpf from 2020-10-20T02:12:39

A beginning of looks at players who might still be pre-arbitration after the potential lockout. --- Support this podcast: https://ancho...

Cubs instructs team loses, and a question from 2020-10-20T00:58:17

Which teams develop talent the best? How would one hypothesize an experiment? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/supp...

Let's talk hitting coaches from 2020-10-19T15:37:15

What makes a good hitting coach? Are they immune from criticism? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A question as important as 2021 payroll from 2020-10-19T00:38:39

From a baseball perspective, there aren't many more important. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Instructs result: ties are cool from 2020-10-18T22:45:13

The Cubs tie the Giants 7-7, per Arizona Phil. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Wasn't Brooks Raley kinda weak with the Cubs? from 2020-10-18T04:43:16

And Chris Rusin? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Draft Prep: Hunter Goodman/ Memphis from 2020-10-18T03:49:40

Offense-first catcher. Does he remain there. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Draft Prep: Bryce Miller/ Texas A&M from 2020-10-18T03:12:19

Good baseball program bringing a leverage reliever to the weekend rotation. Seems worth assessing when he might go, once the spring arrives. --- Support this podcast: Listen

The "Cubs ought to sign Lemahieu" narrative from 2020-10-17T23:11:34

Free agency is a two-way street. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Dominican Instructs complete rosters and an article from 2020-10-17T20:56:51

Ronnier Quintero and Kevin Made are back in Boca Chica. Brayan Altuve? Not so much. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huw...

Cubs sign 12 players from 2020-10-17T01:52:10

Which of the 11 new guys are your top picks for future success? I'm going with Sandy and Torres. --- Support this podcast: https://anch...

#dontpromotehypocrisy from 2020-10-17T01:07:48

Sometimes, bunts help teams win. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Vince Lombardi and MiLB's future from 2020-10-16T18:23:12

My update on what the heck I think is going on out there. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Hitting practice and Bellarmine University from 2020-10-16T06:54:51

A tweet turns to a full podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Frank Thomas and the 3 questions for owners from 2020-10-16T06:15:36

Don't take the bait. Direct discussion topics in the fashion of the three valid questions for all owners this off-season. --- Support this podcast: Listen

DFA Wire Homework from 2020-10-15T23:15:57

If waiver wire homework is your thing, here is a player from last off-season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/supp...

What's this about the "opener"? from 2020-10-15T21:54:34

Started as a way to spread innings among pitchers, the opener has become a Rosetta Stone for the Rays developing talent. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Draft Prep: Richard Fitts/ Auburn from 2020-10-15T18:39:11

A reliever/midweek guy before, Fitts's velo is ticking up. Auburn is a good follow --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huw...

Roster news and swinging at dirt balls from 2020-10-15T17:29:48

The Cubs aren'tbthe only team swinging at bad pitches. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Theo-proofing the bullpen from 2020-10-15T05:32:29

Fixing the bullpen isn't accomplished by randomly adding one or two veterans. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/supp...

Zaniness (Schwarber and Baez to Kansas City) from 2020-10-15T04:54:13

Why would the Royals want Kyle Schwarber? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

2021 College preview Wake Forest from 2020-10-15T04:16:46

The Demon Deacons benefited from a 2020 draft as much as anyone, and would be a fun 2021 follow. --- Support this podcast: https://anch...

Draft Prep: Seth Lonsway/ Ohio State from 2020-10-15T03:41:36

His punch out numbers are as sickening as his slider --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Instructional games begin from 2020-10-15T03:05:10

Not only a game, but a non-loss. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Draft Prep: Eric Kennedy/ Texas from 2020-10-14T20:16:01

He's a traditional lead-off man in center field. Does that work for you? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Why projecting this off-season seems absurd. from 2020-10-14T19:28:53

If the willingness of owners to spend is up in the air, why is anything more clear than mud? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.f...

Taking Stock: Brendon Little from 2020-10-14T18:45:50

Drafted from a junior college, Little's adjustment to pro ball has been rocky. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/sup...

Draft prep; Joshua Baez/ Dexter Southfield HS (MA) from 2020-10-14T05:28:21

A bit reminiscent of another J Baez you might be familiar with. Vandy commit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/supp...

Draft Prep; Matt McLain/ UCLA from 2020-10-14T04:34:27

While McLain is unlikely to slip to anywhere near the Cubs at 1.21, following UCLA Bruins baseball would be a useful venture for a west-coast baseball fan. If your squad is drafting 6-11, follow Mc...

International Instructional Camp from 2020-10-13T22:12:16

It's coming to Boca Chica next week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Discussions and disingenuousness from 2020-10-13T21:49:06

Being respectful of people with opposing views is a key part of being persuasive. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/...

Draft Prep; Max Ferguson (Tennessee) from 2020-10-13T19:46:45

The Tennessee Volunteers would be a solid college follow. Max Ferguson is their top draft prospect. Check out Baseball America's interview with HC Tony Vitello. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Draft Prep; Ethan Murray/ Duke from 2020-10-13T12:05:26

Yes, I went a bit crazy over the name Miller School Of Albemarle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Instructional snapshot (Moreno/Windham) from 2020-10-13T10:28:45

The series concludes with two recent draft choices, including the Cubs most recent draft choice. --- Support this podcast: https://anch...

Draft Prep; Eric Cerantola/ Mississippi State from 2020-10-13T09:34:24

Following Eric Cerantola is advisable. Following Mississippi State's baseball team is advisable. Yes, I expect you to homework. --- Support this podcast: Listen

A fun Ian Happ trade discussion from 2020-10-13T06:29:11

Not all discussions on Twitter are frustrating. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Mock Draft (Steven Hajjar/ Michigan) from 2020-10-13T03:36:11

I start with how to pronounce Hajjar. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A different look at the Cubs "lost dynasty" from 2020-10-12T23:21:09

Did they have the depth to replicate? Were they vulnerable to start with? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Can the Cubs "Ray-esque" their bullpen? from 2020-10-12T22:51:52

How many relievers are needed, now? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Draft Prep; Adrian Del Castillo/ Miami from 2020-10-12T21:07:03

He's a bat-first catcher, but the bat is somewhere between legit and lethal. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/supp...

Mock draft (Michael Braswell) from 2020-10-12T08:07:59

A Fueled By Sports mock draft assigns a Smyrna, Georgia shortstop to the Cubs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/sup...

Draft Prep : Jaden Hill/ LSU from 2020-10-12T03:02:57

Would the Cubs be interested in a pitcher out of the SEC that can 98? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Instructional snapshots (Abbott/ Balego) from 2020-10-12T02:16:42

A college pitcher from California, and a college infielder from upstate Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-h...

Fake trades and Kyle Schwarber from 2020-10-11T21:32:01

I've heard one time too many "the Cubs should trade Kyle Schwarber". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Draft Prep: Ethan Wilson/ South Alabama from 2020-10-11T20:49:34

A power guy who should be useful in left. How well will he reach base? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Draft Prep; Jack Leiter/ Vanderbilt from 2020-10-11T16:07:42

A brief look at a likely very early draft selection in July. He's good. ---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Instructional snapshot (Morel/Americaan) from 2020-10-11T15:24:04

Rafael Morel is Christopher's brother, and is off to a quicker pro start. Americaan reached full-season ball in 2019. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Draft Prep: Alex Binelas/ Louisville from 2020-10-11T07:38:56

Third baseman. Mashes. Might not stick at third. Mashes. Could be a LF/RF guy that's bat first. Mashes. Won't last until 21. Mashes. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Draft Prep: Christian Franklin/Arkansas from 2020-10-11T06:51:52

An outfielder that should be able to hack RF, and might even CF, and has power. He night be worth a look at 21. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Instructional snapshot (Morel/Perlaza) from 2020-10-11T01:25:39

This not only assesses two prospects, but an international signing class. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Fake trade alert (Cessa for Herz) from 2020-10-10T23:25:38

Should the Cubs consider trading a potential future piece for a middle leverage reliever with 3 years of team control? --- Support this podcast: Listen

A lesson from the NBAs Jimmy Butler from 2020-10-10T22:28:47

Can lesson jump sports genres? Can fans learn baseball lessons from Jimmy Butler? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/...

Instructional snapshot (Mervis/Hearn) from 2020-10-10T20:52:07

One Duke 2-way player, and a prep that walked away from a Mississippi State commitment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim...

Tom Ricketts' two magic numbers from 2020-10-10T17:26:21

What will ownership allow Theo Epstein to spend in payroll? Does that include the $11 million in buyouts? By the way, which teams are offering quality for the Cubs players with lapsing contracts? ...

Instructional snapshot (Maldonado/Nwogu) from 2020-10-10T06:53:55

Two players from colleges worth committing an off-season of familiarization to their baseball programs. --- Support this podcast: http...

The game of 97 from 2020-10-10T05:13:32

With new data reports come new opportunities to differently assess said data reports. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-h...

40 is not enough from 2020-10-10T02:48:50

In what round should the Cubs have drafted Mike Brousseau? Would it have mattered? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe...

A bit about the designated hitter from 2020-10-09T22:57:16

Do you support the DH in the NL in 2021 and beyond? Why or why not? Here's to the weakest reason to (support/not support) the DH in the NL. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Instructional Snapshot (Wetzel/Gallardo) from 2020-10-09T22:18:37

One went to a junior college in Maryland. The other is from Northern Venezuela. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/su...

Instructional snapshot (Pertuz/Hudson) from 2020-10-09T20:15:24

One prospect from Colombia, and one from Alton, Illinois. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Instead of trading Darvish..... from 2020-10-09T17:48:42

There's a better way to be successful than trading one of your two pitchers that are "post-season starter" good. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Instructional snapshot (Sanders/Pinango) from 2020-10-09T05:10:01

And a bit of Grand Prize Game and Tom Brady forgetfulness talk. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Where should the Cubs go from here? from 2020-10-09T04:07:34

A bit of a primer on where as stand as the 2020/2021 off-season commences. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support...

NFL's Titans and protocols from 2020-10-08T17:58:19

I hope Commissioners are monitoring how the NFL treats breaches of specified protocols. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim...

Instructional snapsots (Made/Kobos) from 2020-10-08T16:54:45

One is from Venezuela by way of the Dominican. One is from Coastal Carolina --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/suppo...

Ha-Seong Kim to be posted from 2020-10-08T16:24:24

What are the posting rules? Should the Cubs be interested? What about the Biblical losses? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/...

Instructional snapshots (Suiter/Young) from 2020-10-08T15:54:35

This also mentions the minor league Rule 5 Draft. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Qualifying offers and draft picks from 2020-10-08T15:05:27

Not all free agents will receive qualifying offers. Not all will lead to extra draft choices. Here is a requested podcast episode. --- Support this podcast: Listen

De Ja Vu all over again from 2020-10-07T22:31:32

No, really!!! What changes are the Cubs going to make? Even the ticket prices will be about the same. --- Support this podcast: https:/...

Tales from the ATS from 2020-10-07T22:00:09

Brennen Davis, Brailyn Marquez, and others noted by Jim Callis --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

A window closes soon. (Not that window.) from 2020-10-07T20:44:29

The international signing period concludes soon, to re-open in January. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

My take on Jon Lester in 2021 from 2020-10-07T06:33:35

My wishes on Jon Lester for 2021 were crystallized overnight. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Mock draft time (Robbie Martin) from 2020-10-07T01:53:52

A mock drafts a lefty hotting right fielder from Florida State. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Comping the Cubs from 2020-10-06T23:00:15

I checked out a team from the last 40 years to see who their 4 best hitters were every year for a decade. --- Support this podcast: htt...

When "rushing players" makes sense from 2020-10-06T20:49:02

What do I mean "rushing players", and how do Kris Bryant, Corey Patterson, and recent early White Sox pitchers play into the discussion? --- Support this podcast: Listen

Instructional snapshots (Vazquez/Little) from 2020-10-06T19:23:17

A look at two Cubs drat choices, one from 2017 and one from 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Instructional snapshots (Reid/Howard) from 2020-10-06T04:04:21

On entirely different sides of the June selection process, Bailey Reid and Ed Howard finally get to face opposition this month. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Instructional snapshots (Megill/Jaramillo) from 2020-10-06T03:21:19

Two pitchers, one of which has pitched in MLB spring training games. The other hasn't had a stateside game with a box score. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Instructional snapshot (Quintero/Espinoza) from 2020-10-05T20:08:41

Venezuelan catcher with a possible future. Mexican arm that falls in the lottery ticket range. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...

Instructional snapshot (Roederer/Schlaffer) from 2020-10-05T19:22:48

2 power high school programs, and Gerber baby food? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Instructional snapshots (Rivas/Correa) from 2020-10-05T18:43:08

Learn a bit about Cartegena. Learn another college team to consider paying attention to. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ti...

Baseball's other problem from 2020-10-05T06:02:29

Baseball has a problem other than a wage disagreement. Fans amongst the same team's rooters can be disagreeable, as well. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Instructional snapshots (Weber/Depperman) from 2020-10-05T03:30:40

One is a middle infielder. One pitched in college before and after the Cubs drafted him. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ti...

Instructional snapshots (Machado/Leeper) from 2020-10-05T02:57:25

Two pitchers. One undrafted in the 2020 draft. One sought after in July of 2018. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/s...

Another Instructional Ball Update (Nunez) from 2020-10-05T02:07:35

Why the list of Instructs participants might not be complete. Also a look at the DR. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-hu...

Instructional snapshots (Strumpf/Gonzalez) from 2020-10-04T14:35:36

One is a second-round pick. One has never played a game off of the compound league level. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/t...

Instructional snapshots (Hodge/Verdugo) from 2020-10-04T08:35:55

A look at two more Instructionsl League prospects, and a bit on why I've cooled on Theo Epstein. --- Support this podcast: https://anch...

Instructional snapshots (Moreno/Stevens) from 2020-10-04T07:47:10

A Cuban outfielder and a Colombian pitcher get the treatment today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Instructional snapshots (Remy/Aliendo) from 2020-10-04T07:09:06

You ought to listen to this to learn Pablo Aliendo's home town. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Instructional League Update from 2020-10-04T03:54:15

22 pitchers. 25 hitters. 4 of the 2020 draft selections. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Pipeline coach sought by police from 2020-10-04T03:34:03

Former MLB pitcher and Cubs Double-A pitching coach is wanted in connection with a murder. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/...

What's up with instructional ball? from 2020-10-03T23:10:51