About this episode
Marc Silverman is one of Chicago's great sports radio hosts and an all-around great guy who is a lifelong Cubs fan. Silvy joins his friend and ESPN radio teammate, David Kaplan, as they discuss where their Cubs fandom began and their favorite players in Cubs history. They also break down the first-place Cubs and their expectations for them the remainder of this season.
(2:50) - Silvy on battling cancer during a pandemic and how the Cubs played a big role during that time
(7:10) - Favorite Cubs players growing up
(14:20) - The Cubs are in first place but they are still in an uncertain space as an organization
(21:30) - With the way Kris Bryant is playing, should the Cubs go back to the table and try to re-sign him?
(28:50) - Is Cubs management happy the Cubs are winning, or were they looking forward to trading off assets before the deadline?
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