Pre-arb Excellence: a Chicago Cubs podcast artwork

Pre-arb Excellence: a Chicago Cubs podcast

1,052 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★ - 5 ratings

Pre-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 MB

Nice, 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 MB

Welcome 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 MB

Do 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 MB

5 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 MB

Hit 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 MB

Why 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 MB

This 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 MB

The 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 MB

Since 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 MB

I 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 MB

Frustrating? 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 MB

Bases 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 MB

To 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 MB

Who 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 MB

What 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 MB

How 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 MB

But 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 MB

Darvish 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 MB

If 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 MB

My 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 MB

My 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 MB

Teams 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 MB

StL 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 MB

Was 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 MB

Also 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 MB

6-1 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 MB

He 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 MB

After 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 MB

I 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 MB

If 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 MB

Here'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 MB

And 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 MB

How 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 MB

How 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 MB

In 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 MB

The 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 MB

Instead 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 MB

Another 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 MB

And 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 MB

Should 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 MB

Ian 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 MB

What'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 MB

AJ 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 MB

I 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 MB

Not 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 MB

It 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 MB

Three 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 MB

The 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 MB

Every 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 MB

Not the Cubs. After a forgettable game, I revisit the five minute rule. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-huwe/support