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What are the latest updates on Munataka Murakami's performance?
You know, Governor, we got baseball tomorrow. Munataka Murakami is going to be in the lineup on Friday. That's what Will Venable said for the Sox.
Well, I'm glad to hear it.
We want lots of moonshots. That was the only thing that we accomplished today. We found a home run call for Munataka Murakami. I would like again to say thank you to Ray Diaz, Tyler Buterbaugh, Brandon Fryer for helping us out as well.
Who are the notable guests featured in this episode?
Cotter O'Donnell, Jacob Stucks, Max Curtis, Adam Hogue for coming on, Governor Pat Quinn for coming on, Alan Robinson. What are you guys giggling about over there?
If you're looking on Twitch or YouTube, an interloper has swung by the table out here in Mesa and is demanding the attention. Like, all of us are interested in talking, but John Boog Shambi is demanding to be recognized. Hello.
I also want to thank Luis Medina from Bleacher Nation for coming on. He had a really good article regarding Jeff King. Yeah, Matt, you've changed. You somehow resemble John Boog Shambi, our own Boogsman.
Gotten more handsome.
Hi, Boog. Yes. Hi, you guys. How are you?
It's good to see you. What's going on? Boog, what's the weather? Let's get right to it. What's the weather right now?
It's nice. It's warm and in the sun. It's perfect. And, yeah, it's delightful. Oh, it's been really nice in Chicago, too.
Yeah, we've had a good run over the last couple days. It's a good run. And it's coming to an end, but that's all right. Baseball on the score will be back, and that's a good thing. What's the first impressions of you being at camp?
Um, I watched some live BP. I enjoyed watching guys challenge. I like them tapping and challenging. And I would say my early scouting report, am I, is he here? I think Tommy Hottaby was actively trying to cheat for the pitchers.
What is John Boog Shambi's role in this conversation?
That's what I would say. Really? Yeah, because I feel like every single challenge the batters won. So that's, that's, that's what I would say.
Wow. That is something to note. I don't know that that actually ever happens.
No, I don't think. But, hey, there's Craig Council.
It's Craig Council. There's everybody. It's unbelievable. Look, Boog just came over and he sat down to say hello. And so I threw a headset on his head. But we can get back to doing what we do. I see that guy now. Bye, Boog. Bye, Boog.
Wait, we didn't even ask him what kicks he had on. You know Boog's got an elite shoe collection.
They're really nice. Can I show them, John?
Tell people what they are.
Shoe cam. What are you wearing?
Jordan low ones. Just some blue and black. There it is. Blue on black.
A classic combination.
How does the weather impact the team's training experiences?
See you, buddy.
It's like a midnight blue, right?
No socks because it's Arizona and the sun is out.
Yeah, but it's actually not that warm there. It's fine, but it's not what it was a couple weeks ago. Not at all.
He looks like he's in the shade, so you look like you're going to get cold if you stay there.
It was like 12 degrees in our studio today. The heater stopped working. Again?
I am in the shade. I'm sorry that it's so cold in the studio. It's a little cold here, but whatever. I have never talked more bears at Cubs camp with Cubs people than today, man. What are they saying, Speaks? What are they saying? Yeah. Every conversation has led back to, hey, are they really doing that? Is that really happening? Are they really going there? And I'm like, I was asking you about the infield defense, sir, Justin Steele. I was asking you about that. One player said, yeah, what's going on with that? I said, I think it might just be a game. And the player said, I think they're bad at those games, aren't they?
What are the first impressions from spring training camp?
I was like, that's pretty funny.
Easy for you guys. Easy for you at your self-financed ballpark up the street.
Oh, that is so true, Layla. A part of this thing that people continue to forget is that there are going to be a lot of people going, wait, what? You gave money to who? Why?
The Cubs, for the record, the Cubs did spend on their real estate. They did not involve you all in any of this mess. We can talk about what we want about the roster and all of that. They're two separate situations, but they are the example in this.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What are the latest updates on Munataka Murakami's performance?
0:01–0:30
2
Who are the notable guests featured in this episode?
0:30–1:57
3
What is John Boog Shambi's role in this conversation?
1:57–2:44
4
How does the weather impact the team's training experiences?
2:44–3:43
5
What are the first impressions from spring training camp?
3:43–7:38
6
How are the Cubs and Bears connected in this discussion?
7:38–9:34
7
What are the implications of the Cubs' spending on their roster?
9:34–12:43
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