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Pre-arb Excellence

Pre-arb Excellence

Written by: tim
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 This podcast focuses mainly on the player development angles regarding the Chicago Cubs.

Fell free to correct my mistakes, or volunteer to be a one-time co-host.Copyright tim Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • Episode 18 - The 14th player fallacy

    Episode 18 - The 14th player fallacy
    Aug 31 2025
    It used to be that, on or shortly after September 1st, MLB teams would promote a handful of players as the 25 man roster was bumped to 40. It's a popular article around that date. And the 14th man is a fallacy.

    Executives will micromanage, just like they do the rest of the season.
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    11 mins
  • Episode 17 - Monetizing the draft

    Episode 17 - Monetizing the draft
    Aug 22 2025
    It would be so refreshing to have adult baseball discussion regarding what an "acceptable" return on a draft pick would be.
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    14 mins
  • Episode 16 - Kade Snell

    Episode 16 - Kade Snell
    Aug 22 2025
    While Kade Snell has struggled a bit with a high pro placement, don't sweat it, he'll be fine.
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    11 mins
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