How Did Chicago Cubs MISS Out On Tatsuya Imai? I CHGO Cubs Podcast
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After weeks of courtship, Chicago Cubs fans received tough news as Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai announced he will sign with the Houston Astros, leaving the Cubs empty-handed once again. On this episode of the CHGO Cubs Podcast, hosts Joey Christopoulos and Justin Roman break down how the Cubs missed out on Imai and what went wrong in the pursuit. They also debate who the Cubs could target next as MLB free agency continues and frustration grows around the team’s offseason approach. What’s the next move for Jed Hoyer and the Cubs after missing another impact arm?
00:00 START
02:00 Happy New Year!
07:15 Tatsuya Imai
22:00 Zac Gallen
35:00 What are our options?
49:30 Alex Bregman
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8 comments
El cheapo
How did they miss out? Is that a trick question? I knew Cubs wasn't getting Imai, Cubs not getting Bregman, they will stick with TPUSA Shaw at third, sign mid level pitchers, and be out of the playoffs in the first round again in 2026, then rense and repeat for 2027.
The Cubs blowing this should not be a surprise to anybody. Be prepared to continue to be disappointed in their lack of large moves.
Great show as always
He makes less than shota does. But of course the Cubs screwed up and did not think that Shota would accept the QO. Par for the course for a weak front office.
The important thing is that Jed got his extension. That was the big move for the year.
The guy on the right is making excuses for the Cubs front office again. It’s like clockwork.
This cubs organization will always be subpar because they are content with mediocrity, they will never have more than 2 big bats in the lineup, pitchers with a injury history where cubs will buy on the cheap, this organization is frustrating, that's why I do not get caught up in off season wishes for this organization. And cubs not getting Dylan, or no one else for that matter.