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Starkville | Jon "Boog" Sciambi talks about the Cubs breakout season
September 3, 2025·45 min·4 clips
Jon Sciambi argues that baseball's trade deadline has become too conservative and boring, stifling excitement.
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A Cubs conversation about patience, defense, and why Chicago can wait on Matt Shaw.
Starkville settles into a Cubs conversation about roster patience and Matt Shaw's development, with the main point that Chicago's offense can afford a slow start while he finds his footing.
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Want the Cubs offense explained through Matt Shaw's growth and a slow-start cushion?
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