Episode 24: The Aroldis Chapman Trade and Everything that Comes With It
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It finally happened: the Cubs traded away their top prospect (and more) for a top pitcher. Did they get enough? Was this a good move? The guys weigh in, with Isaac and Ryan taking a pretty clear stance on the whole thing. This move also comes with a ton of baggage, and the guys talk about the domestic violence issues surrounding Chapman and the role that plays in assessing this trade. Joel's 60 Seconds with a Former Cub revisits with another closer: Joe Borowski. Ryan's Question of the Week is a poll about the Chapman trade that shows a pretty split fan base. Isaac takes on the At Bat of the Week and Anthony Rizzo locks that down...again.
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