Mike Mulligan

So when you talk about Thienemann, you've talked about all the versatility.

Everybody's really harped on that.

I'm curious as to what you think his single biggest strength slash best position is on the field, though, if you're using him like a chess piece.

We won't tell anyone.

Dan was open, honest, candid, transparent, which is him, as we both know.

I asked him about that left tackle position.

And he said that it's open.

They're still trying to find someone to really own that spot and solidify that spot.

I want to ask you here today, is that you?

It's time for the extra point with Mullein Ha on 104.3 The Score.

Yes, I think that's appropriate.

I think he has earned it.

I don't know if it's an apology or an appreciation or just an acceptance of that.

He is looking like the pitcher he was in 2024 when he was the best pitcher on the Cubs staff.

And through four starts...

For a lot of different reasons, they have not had a starter any better than Shota Imanaga.

And you've got to give him credit for coming back to a situation where you talk about confidence.

Yes, he's showing some confidence.

He's building it at bat every inning, every pitch.

Mully, the Cubs, I think, were fairly confident last offseason that he was not going to accept the qualifying offer.