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BREAKING: Cubs, Jake Arrieta agree to 1-year deal

BREAKING: Cubs, Jake Arrieta agree to 1-year deal

FromCubs Talk Podcast


BREAKING: Cubs, Jake Arrieta agree to 1-year deal

FromCubs Talk Podcast

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Feb 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jake Arrieta, the last Cubs pitcher to win a playoff game, is coming back to Wrigleyville on a one-year, $6 million dollar deal, NBC Sports Chicago confirmed. The Cubs Talk crew of David Kaplan, Tim Stebbins, and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss Arrieta's return to the Cubs and what he can bring to enhance the starting rotation. The crew also dives into whether the Cubs will add more pitching in free agency, if they have enough money to sign another pitcher and if this enough to win the division.(1:18) - Reactions to the Cubs signing Arrieta. What will they get from him?(7:30) - Is there a serviceable guy left on the market to add to the rotation?(11:50) - If this is the Opening Day team, are they good enough to win 85 games?(16:05) - Rank the top four trades of the Theo Epstein/Jed Hoyer Cubs era(24:00) - Where does Arrieta slot in the rotation?
Released:
Feb 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Cubs Talk Podcast breaks down all things baseball on the North Side. Host David Kaplan and a rotating cast, bring insider perspective, regular player interviews, and news updates during the team's pursuit of another championship.