Episode 30: The Kyle Hendricks Episode, Cy Young, and Playoff Roster Questions

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09/13/16 • 55 min

Kyle Hendricks was so close to throwing a no-hitter until he threw a meatball to Jebediah Hazelfrankenstein on an 0-2 count. It's too bad, but what does this near brush with greatness do to his Cy Young chances? And also: where should the Cubs slot him in the playoff rotation?
The guys discuss some other playoff roster implications, like Montgomery vs. Hammel and Coghlan vs. LaStella.
Joel gets political with 60 Seconds with a Former Cub.
Ryan brings up a question from the fans dealing with...the playoff roster? I can't remember, but it was a good conversation.
Then Isaac's At Bat of the Week revels in the greatness that is Kris Bryant.

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Episode 29: More on Heyward, Hammel, and the Playoffs

It's not easy coming up with negatives when you're the best team in baseball, but the guys decide to take a look at Heyward's offense, Hammel's post-season role, and potential playoff matchups.
For 60 seconds with a former Cub, Joel picks a player that wasn't anything special but almost did something very special. And for the question of the week, Ryan tackles a potential Dexter Fowler long-term deal. Isaac, unfortunately, was purposefully muted throughout the entire episode as punishment. Let that be a lesson to you, young man.

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Episode 31: The gang talks to Mark Grote, NLDS matchups discussion, and more!

With another pinch-hitter needed for the transient Carlos, Mark Grote from 670 The Score and Chicago Cubs pre- and post-game joins the rest of the team. Among the topics discussed, the differences between this Cubs front office and those of the past, Miguel Montero's spot on the postseason roster, and the playoff rotation. Mark even does his exceptional Pat Hughes impersonation!
Later, Ryan, Joel, and Isaac dive further into who they'd prefer to see the Cubs play in the NLDS. 60 Seconds with a Former Cub harkens us back to an experience Joel once had with Mark Grace, and the guys debate who might play members of the organization in a movie about the 2016 Cubs. Isaac finishes things off with his At-Bat of the Week and by declaring his love for Aaron Rodgers.