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Host David Kaplan and Cubs insider for NBC Sports Chicago Tony Andracki are joined by Cubs pitching Tommy Hottovy as they discuss the Cubs current starting rotation, how to build a winning bullpen, and how he struck out NBC Sports Cubs analyst David DeJesus.
(1:31) - The Cubs have unfinished business this year
(2:35) - Jon Lester at this stage in his career
(12:12) - Getting David DeJesus out 3 days in a row
(15:02) - Working under David Ross
(18:15) - Building a winning bullpen
(26:42) - Sign stealing is a cat and mouse game
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