Where will the Cubs be in the standings a month from now?
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What are the initial standings predictions for the Cubs?
No, no. You know what?
You've got to let it flow. Our poor producer, Ray, spilled his coffee. So thanks for christening our studio over here.
No, no. It's okay.
This is Rahimi Harrison-Grody on 104.3 The Score. And watch your profanity also may have come up again, which that inspired the famous Russ Dorsey line, invite you to somebody's private.
Watch your profanity.
Yeah, that was said last week. Did you see Abner Uribe last night?
I did see Abner give the old DX chop to the Cardinals bench. Yeah.
I'm sorry.
How did Abner Uribe's performance impact the team's morale?
Pat Murphy was not happy.
Pat is his boss, and I understand why he has to keep a button-up operation. But I keep the opposite of a button-up operation, and I thought he had funny points.
It's not okay because you put somebody's health at risk because the likelihood that you get thrown at the next day is very high. And everybody would understand. I think from that aspect, it's selfish because you're not the dude that's going to get thrown at. It's going to be Jackson Churio or Christian Yelich that has to wear William Contreras, and that's not fair to your teammates.
Eye for an eye. Throw William and see what happens.
I'm not saying that's okay. I'm just saying that's what usually happens, and that's unfair as a teammate.
You know what's also wild? We were just talking about this, Russ and I, during the break. It was on May 6th, Russ? It was May 6th. Russ and I were doing the afternoon show filling in for Stiegel and Holmes and Yeah, it wasn't that long ago. The Cubs were riding so high that we were doing the Russ Dorsey game, which was, Grody, I'm going to name teams. You stop me when there's a team. When you hear a team better than the Cubs. Right, and there was only two. It was like two teams. Dodgers and Yankees, right? Yeah, at the time.
What are the Cubs' upcoming opponents and their potential challenges?
That was it.
Oh, your World Series pick?
And the Braves. Yes, my very unique and creative.
It was my World Series pick this year.
Why wouldn't you just pick the Dodgers and Yankees every year in this era?
Because sometimes the Yankees are not fail-safe.
But they're about as fail-safe. They're fail-safer than other teams in the American League.
But, yeah, that's sad. Yes, and this was the music that we used. Oh, my God. What is this song? This is the, do you want to be a millionaire? Oh, yeah, yeah.
Who wants to be a millionaire? That's right.
That's what it was.
Oh, phone a friend and all that.
Yeah, all that. The pressure's on. Are you ready for this? Yes. The Cubs are trying to phone a friend right now. Oh, my God. Who would you phone? Jordan Alvarez? I'm obsessed. Sorry.
You are obsessed with him, but he's really good. Can I ask a question? Because anytime I hear people like, hey, trade for Jordan Alvarez, couple things. You have to have a – it takes two to tango when it comes to trades. Number two. You think you would be the only team in Major League Baseball that want Jordan Alvarez, one of the best hitters in Major League Baseball?
Number three.
How does the Cubs' recent performance compare to their earlier success?
To be fair, Kyle Tucker was up for grabs.
Yes, I do think – I only think the Cubs would be interested. Yes, Russ. Who? That's what I think people think sometimes. Only the Cubs are in trouble.
Jordan Alvarez for Moises Ballesteros. Straight up.
I'll throw in Matt Shaw.
I'll Shaw it up.
Matt Shaw. Is that good enough?
Is that good enough? Okay.
Let's do this. People like to say Shaw plus name whatever prospect. Kevin Alcantara. Best dude on somebody else's team. Jordan Wicks. Yes. People put together packages like that. I promise you that doesn't get it done. If it took your best prospect to get Edward Cabrera, you think Shaw plus pick-up prospect is going to get you Jordan Alvarez? Jackson Wiggins, the pitcher. That's his name, right?
What factors influence the Cubs' playoff chances this season?
Wiggins, Jackson Wiggins.
So you think somebody's going to trade for an injured pitcher who hasn't made his debut yet for Jordan Alvarez? See, this is what people think.
But you know what? Here's the flip side. The holes you're poking, man. As much as we like to hold on to certain prospects or try to trade them, I always think of the prospects that are, oh, you can't trade that guy. That guy's untradeable and blah, blah, blah.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What are the initial standings predictions for the Cubs?
0:00–0:52
2
How did Abner Uribe's performance impact the team's morale?
0:52–2:00
3
What are the Cubs' upcoming opponents and their potential challenges?
2:00–3:04
4
How does the Cubs' recent performance compare to their earlier success?
3:04–3:49
5
What factors influence the Cubs' playoff chances this season?
3:49–6:29
6
Why is the health of key players crucial for the Cubs' success?
6:29–8:00
7
What trades could the Cubs consider before the deadline?
8:00–11:34
8
How do the Cubs stack up against other teams in the league?
11:34–15:47
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