Episode 36: Replacing the Departed and Subverting the Narrative
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The guys discuss their favorite moments of the 2016 postseason before closing the book on a magical season and discussing potential offseason moves. While they appear to have obvious candidates for Dexter Fowler, Jason Hammel, and Aroldis Chapman—things aren't as simple as they might appear. Epstein and the Cubs have another busy offseason ahead of them.  Here are our top moments from the postseason: Joel: The Contreras pinch hit single http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/94951848/v1205834583/chcsf-gm4-contreras-ties-it-baez-gives-cubs-lead/?query=willson+contreras Ryan: Montero's pinch-hit grand slam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-3RCvdWaPQ&app=desktop Carlos: The Rajai Davis homerun http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/21753540/v1211132983/ws2016-gm7-hamilton-calls-davis-gametying-homer Isaac: Cubs Win! http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/21753540/v1211031383/hughes-calls-last-out-of-cubs-world-series-win      
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