Ep. 299: Laying out a Báez extension and why Contreras’ value spiked
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Show Notes
On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan gives his thoughts on what a Javier Báez extention could look like. He also discusses how Yasmani Grandal signing with the White Sox increases Willson Contreras' trade value.
1:25 - Will Cubs and Javy Báez agree on a contract extension?
3:44 - If Báez doesn't want to commit long term, do Cubs trade him now?
6:15 - Kap gives his proposed deal that Báez could accept.
8:41 - Will Cubs lock up other key players with same type of mentality?
10:52 - Will Cubs be willing to trade Willson Contreras?
11:55 - With Grandal to the White Sox, teams might be more willing to part with their best prospects with Contreras in a deal.