Pre-arb Excellence: a Chicago Cubs podcast
1,052 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★ - 5 ratingsPre-arb excellence looks at the Chicago Cubs "bottoms-up" perspective. The minor leagues, the June draft, player development, and anything else that leads to pre-arbitration excellence. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
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Episodes
Willson Contreras tells me to shut up.
September 05, 2020 03:47 - 17 minutes - 8.84 MBNice, easy game. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Pedro Strop Returns
September 04, 2020 22:53 - 21 minutes - 11.1 MBWelcome back to the team's all-time leader in post-season pitching appearances --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Brailyn Marquez rumors
September 04, 2020 19:21 - 22 minutes - 11.6 MBDo you like 98-101 from the left side with a degree of command? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
A brief Cubs/Cardinals series preview
September 04, 2020 17:16 - 12 minutes - 6.52 MB5 games begin Friday night. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Happ's injury and speculation
September 04, 2020 14:05 - 24 minutes - 12.7 MBHit refresh. Will Ian Happ play tonight? Hit refresh. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
60 Man player pool: Keegan Thompson
September 04, 2020 13:04 - 24 minutes - 12.6 MBWhy is Thompson in the player pool? Why is he not with the Chicago Cubs? First in a series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
How will the Cubs catch up?
September 04, 2020 06:46 - 18 minutes - 9.62 MBThis is designed as a promotional podcast episode. Do you have a friend you want to shoot an episode to get them interested? This is for them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
The 2020 NL Standings
September 04, 2020 05:48 - 14 minutes - 7.39 MBThe Cubs post-season magic number might not be what you think it is --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Jon Lester's 2021 Bonus
September 04, 2020 05:18 - 18 minutes - 9.5 MBSince I doubt the Cubs are picking up Jon Lester's 2021 contract, what's that mean? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
MiLB in 2021 and beyond
September 04, 2020 04:38 - 41 minutes - 21.4 MBI have two concerns regarding MiLB into the future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Cubs drop the series finale
September 03, 2020 21:23 - 24 minutes - 12.1 MBFrustrating? Yeah. Happ sounds okay. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Why didn't the Cubs PH for Kipnis?
September 03, 2020 19:54 - 7 minutes - 3.47 MBBases loaded. Platoon lefty against a lefty reliever? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
The value of a 40 man roster spot
September 03, 2020 13:32 - 36 minutes - 18.6 MBTo do the deeper dive better, attempt to get better at asseessing the value of the roster spot. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
2020 starting pitching options
September 03, 2020 06:04 - 35 minutes - 17.1 MBWho are the options in the rotation? Who is best after that? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
8-2 win, and middle leverage relievers
September 03, 2020 04:04 - 24 minutes - 12 MBWhat qualifies a reliever as a middle leverage reliever? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Legislating up and in
September 03, 2020 00:38 - 34 minutes - 17.8 MBHow should headhunting in baseball be punished? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Adam for Quintana (10 Day IL)
September 02, 2020 22:18 - 5 minutes - 2.7 MBBut starting Tyson Miller is absurd? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Darvish and Musgrove
September 02, 2020 19:09 - 6 minutes - 3.45 MBDarvish is Pitcher Of The Month. Musgrove starts for the Pirates tonight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Tyson Miller should start Thursday
September 02, 2020 18:46 - 33 minutes - 16.2 MBIf the Cubs lose Wednesday, it's my fault. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
The Big Plan Part 2 (Listen to Part 1 first)
September 02, 2020 10:05 - 43 minutes - 22.2 MBMy idea for expanding baseball to other countries would likely work. If I'm right, it would work well enough that Rob Manfred doesn't want it to happen. So it won't. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
The Big Plan Part One
September 02, 2020 09:14 - 21 minutes - 10.5 MBMy idea for baseball expansion requires this look at how the Dominican Summer League presently works. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
The 2020 Fall Prospect Extravaganza
September 02, 2020 08:47 - 32 minutes - 15.8 MBTeams will be 'permitted' to develp talent this fall. How much will be permitted? Will 'we' know how much will be permitted? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
2020 NL Central Numbers Will Fall Update
September 02, 2020 07:59 - 29 minutes - 14.3 MBStL 27 Mil 21 Cin 20 Pgh 17 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Where will I admit a mea culpa?
September 02, 2020 05:34 - 8 minutes - 4.22 MBWas the Josh Osich trade better than I credit it for? Maybe the Cameron Maybin one. Or the Andrew Chafin one? Maybe none will be very helpful. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Cubs win 8-7 in extra innings, in a game with a rain delay.
September 02, 2020 05:18 - 41 minutes - 20.3 MBAlso a bit of player drvelopment stuff. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Rain delay theatre 9-1-2020
September 02, 2020 02:25 - 13 minutes - 6.74 MB6-1 to 6-5 and other stuff --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Should the Cubs add Pedro Strop to the ATS?
September 01, 2020 22:50 - 8 minutes - 4.32 MBHe was released today by the Reds. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Sadler DFAd
September 01, 2020 20:21 - 8 minutes - 4.32 MBAfter the Monday moves, somebody had to go. We know who it is, now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
KB and Salchicha
September 01, 2020 20:05 - 20 minutes - 10.1 MBI have 2 nicknames for Jose Martinez. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Albert Almora: if this is it
September 01, 2020 14:50 - 24 minutes - 11.8 MBIf Almora's career with the Cubs is about over, it's been largely successful --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Cubs/Pirates Sept. 2020 series preview
September 01, 2020 08:57 - 26 minutes - 12.7 MBHere's my first series preview. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
What does 'tendering' mean?
September 01, 2020 07:59 - 26 minutes - 13.1 MBAnd why did the Cubs 'get rid of' Nick Castellanos? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Across the NLC trade deadline 2020
September 01, 2020 06:50 - 19 minutes - 9.61 MBHow did the Brewers, Pirates, and Cardinals do at the deadline? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
2020 trade deadline 'winners'
September 01, 2020 06:10 - 32 minutes - 16 MBHow did the Reds do at the trade deadline. They were the most active division rival on August 31st. Will it pay off? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
2021 Draft details announced
September 01, 2020 04:38 - 50 minutes - 25.7 MBIn July. 20 rounds. The most importantv3 days of the year for most of the teams in MLB. Pick a college team. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Off Day Meanderings
September 01, 2020 02:31 - 9 minutes - 4.57 MBThe Csardinals defeated the Reds. The Brewers and Pirates are tied late. Any team losing of the four helps the Cubs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Ian Miller and Hernan Perez DFAd
August 31, 2020 21:39 - 9 minutes - 4.46 MBInstead of Rex Brothers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Cameron Maybin added for Zack Short
August 31, 2020 20:30 - 5 minutes - 2.81 MBAnother foolish trade with the Tigers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Cubs acquire Andrew Chafin and Josh Osich
August 31, 2020 20:13 - 6 minutes - 3.01 MBAnd may end up trading actual talent for them. Pukes on shoes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
What about September? And 2021?
August 31, 2020 06:34 - 44 minutes - 21.8 MBShould the Cubs take looks at young pitchers if September games become less essential? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Happ: Martinez trade Part II
August 30, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 13.7 MBIan Happ is crushing it. Martinez has, before, as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Because of Chatwood's injury......
August 30, 2020 18:33 - 18 minutes - 8.85 MBWhat's next --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Another move, and incrementalism
August 30, 2020 17:57 - 19 minutes - 9.63 MBAJ Ramos is added, and Jose Martinez is better than Josh Phegley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Cubs acquire Jose Martinez
August 30, 2020 16:14 - 15 minutes - 7.82 MBI love love love love this trade for 2020 and 2021. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
What would be required to get Craig Kimbrel released?
August 30, 2020 05:48 - 40 minutes - 19.9 MBNot a topic I dig, but if you want answers, I have a few steps toward them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
The 2020 NL Central Trade Deadline
August 30, 2020 04:36 - 27 minutes - 13.5 MBIt should be quiet, as most teams in the division aren't valuing 2020 more than 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Alzolay, Hader, and 3 wild games
August 30, 2020 03:46 - 45 minutes - 23.3 MBThree of the four NLC games were amusing today, and the Cubs won the fourth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Cubs Reds 2020
August 29, 2020 16:57 - 14 minutes - 7.16 MBThe first game is Darvish versus Bauer. If it's 'crucial' to either team, it isn't the Cubs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Budgets and dynasties
August 29, 2020 06:24 - 45 minutes - 23.6 MBEvery business has a budget, even a baseball team. Knowing that budget number keeps you grounded in reality regarding improving that team. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support
Tommy LaStella gets traded to........
August 29, 2020 02:57 - 31 minutes - 15.2 MBNot the Cubs. After a forgettable game, I revisit the five minute rule. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support