Ep. 146: Harper sweepstakes begin & Ryan Dempster talks all things Cubs

Luke Stuckmeyer, Kelly Crull and David Kaplan react to Scott Boras opening up the Bryce Harper sweepstakes, and debate whether Harper would be a fit for the Cubs at this point. Then, “the distinguished Canadian hurler,” aka former Cub Ryan Dempster, joins the pod to discuss a wide variety of topics, including Yu Darvish, the role of pitching coaches, and John Lackey’s retirement party. 1:15 – Scott Boras’ comments on Bryce Harper from the GM meetings 3:00 – If you were a player, would you want Boras to be your agent? 6:15 – Would you rather spend $300 million on an ace, or an everyday player? 7:30 – Ryan Dempster joins the pod 8:10 – Dempster discusses his former teammate, Yu Darvish 9:15 – Changing expectations for the Cubs 10:40 – Biggest needs this offseason 12:10 – The role of pitching coaches 14:00 – Do the Cubs need another superstar? 16:05 – How young players adjust to coaching staff upheaval 17:40 – Stories from John Lackey’s retirement party