EPISODE · Oct 20, 2021 · 30 MIN
Cubs introduce Carter Hawkins as general manager
from Cubs Talk Podcast · host Chicago Sports Network
It took Jed a whole year to find his guy but he did. The Cubs and Jed Hoyer officially welcome Carter Hawkins as the new GM, taking over Jed's old job as number 2 in baseball operations. Who is Carter? Was he the best available candidate? What's next for Jed as he fills out his executive roster? David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins discuss the new hire and will he be a major piece in making another championship roster. (2:20) - Impressions of Carter Hawkins (7:20) - Will Hawkins fix the issues of drafting and development? (15:00) - Did Jed Hoyer conduct a diverse interviewing process? (21:50) - Now that the GM is hired, what's next for Jed Hoyer? (26:00) - Biggest need for the Cubs this offseason
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It took Jed a whole year to find his guy but he did. The Cubs and Jed Hoyer officially welcome Carter Hawkins as the new GM, taking over Jed's old job as number 2 in baseball operations. Who is Carter? Was he the best available candidate? What's next for Jed as he fills out his executive roster? David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins discuss the new hire and will he be a major piece in making another championship roster.(2:20) - Impressions of Carter Hawkins(7:20) - Will Hawkins fix the issues of drafting and development? (15:00) - Did Jed Hoyer conduct a diverse interviewing process?(21:50) - Now that the GM is hired, what's next for Jed Hoyer?(26:00) - Biggest need for the Cubs this offseason
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