2020 Winter Meetings: Epic trade stories and meeting new coach Willie Harris
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Show Notes
On the third day of the Winter Meetings, the Cubs still have been quiet. So, the Cubs talk crew of David Kaplan, Maddie Lee, and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss and relive some of the trades or almost trades of Cubs past, including details on how Nomar Garciaparra became a Cub, and how the Cubs dealt Milton Bradley. Later in the podcast, the crew interviews new Cubs third base coach Willie Harris, discussing his playing career with the White Sox and what he plans to bring to the Cubs.
(1:30) - A lot of movement this Winter Meetings by the league
(4:35) - The story of how the Cubs traded Milton Bradley
(9:03) - How Mike Piazza almost became a Cub
(14:44) - Was Kris Bryant actually offered an extension?
(20:18) - New Cubs third base coach Willie Harris joins the podcast
(24:06) - Harris discusses his relationship with David Ross
(26:40) - Harris interviewed to be the manager of the White Sox before Tony La Russa got the job