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As the start to the season looms closer, there are still things to consider before the first pitch gets thrown. David Kaplan and Cubs insider Gordon Wittenmyer discuss potential hurdles MLB could face and the different scenarios the League should be looking at. Later on in the pod, they dive into comments made by Rockies infielder Ian Desmond on the state of race and inclusion in baseball and in America.
(1:30) - Could the Cubs play the White Sox in the "Field of Dreams" game
(7:39) - Ian Desmond's Instagram post on race and inclusion
(21:30) - Will more minor leaguers play this season
(26:04) - Potential issues teams have to deal with this season
(31:40) - Kris Bryant says "I want to be a Cub the rest of my career "
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