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Cubs' bullpen implodes at Wrigley as trade deadline needs come into focus
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On this week's episode of Home Runs and Handshakes, James Neveau is joined by guest cohost Jeremy Diemer of Wrigleyville Nation to discuss the Cubs' lacklust week against the Brewers and Mariners (2:06). The guys react to the Cubs' bullpen implosion and the struggles of Colin Rea (9:15) ahead of the return of Shota Imanaga to the team's rotation, and how this week's struggles put the team's trade deadline needs into sharp focus. (17:00). James then helps ease the nerves of Cubs fans a bit by discussing how the team's pedestrian June compares to other playoff contenders (20:25), and the guys rejoice in Sammy Sosa's return to Wrigley Field this week (26:00). The sad times roll again later as Matt Shaw's month to forget goes under the microscope, and the guys debate whether the team should seek a third baseman before the deadline (31:45). Finally, the Cubs' first series of the season against the Cardinals has finally arrived, and James and Jeremy share their predictions for the week ahead (43:00).
1:40 - Recapping Cubs week vs Brewers and Mariners
9:15 - Bullpen implosion and Colin Rea’s struggle
17:00 - How concerned are you about the Bullpen?
26:00 - Sammy Sosa welcomed back to Wrigley Field
31:45 - Is Matt Shaw the answer at third base?
43:00 - Lookahead at the Cubs schedule
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