Ep. 298: MLB Insider Jeff Passan talks about Cubs offseason plans
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02:00 Jeff Passan predicts a significant trade or two for the Cubs this winter
03:00 Passan says the Cubs will be retooling, not rebuilding, because they still have good players
04:00 Kris Bryant and Willson Contreras are the most likley to be traded
05:00 Passan explains the perception of Contreras around the league
07:00 How active will the Cubs be in free agency?
08:00 Any chance the DH will come to the NL soon?
09:00 What would a Cubs team with Anthony Rendon look like (even thought it's very unlikely)
12:00 What are you more disappointed in? The haul the Cubs gave up to the White Sox or the results they have gotten from Jose Quintana?
19:00 Is Willson Contreras the most likely Cubs player to be traded this winter?
21:00 If the DH is eventually coming to the National League, is it worth hanging on to Kyle Schwarber even longer?
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