The World Series matchup is officially set, and it’s a perfect opportunity to examine what the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers have done to build successful organizations without relying on the biggest payrolls in baseball. We break down why this series matters beyond the championship, focusing on how both teams excel at scouting, developing talent, and building sustainable contenders. What can the Chicago Cubs take from the way these organizations operate?
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Brewers and Rays advance to World Series
5:00 MLB's latest CBA proposal
16:09 Freddy Peralta's impressive stint with Rays continues
21:14 Cubs poach Steve Miller from Rays to lead International Scouting Dept
25:21 Teruaki Sato could be an option for Cubs
31:10 Dansby Swanson's contract value
Speaking of the Rays, we also discuss the Cubs hiring Steve Miller to oversee the International Scouting Department with hopes to improve their international free agency (IFA) efforts and why this is such an important move for the organization’s future. With international scouting and player development playing a massive role in building a championship-caliber roster, can the Cubs improve their ability to identify and sign the next generation of impact talent?
Plus, we look at two potential Japanese players the Cubs could target and discuss how they might fit into the organization’s plans this offseason.
Later in the show, we revisit the 2022 offseason and evaluate the value Dansby Swanson has brought to the Cubs compared to Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, and Carlos Correa. All four were available as free agents that winter, but how does Swanson’s production, defense, and overall impact stack up against the other star shortstops? Did the Cubs make the right decision?
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