Season 3 Begins: Cubs Offseason Moves, Alex Bregman Controversy & The Chicago Bears Stadium Debate
Season three of The Shawn Mackey Show is officially underway, and I wanted to kick things off by expanding the show into more of a traditional sports format. Instead of focusing on just one topic every episode, I’m going to start mixing in multiple sports discussions—from the Chicago Cubs and MLB to the Chicago Bears and the NFL. So with that in mind, let’s dive into the first big topics of Season 3: the Chicago Cubs offseason moves and the ongoing Chicago Bears stadium saga . Evaluating the Chicago Cubs Offseason Now that we’re into March and spring training is underway, the big question is simple: Did the Cubs actually have a successful offseason? That answer isn’t completely clear yet. There were some moves that I absolutely loved, and others that left me scratching my head. Phil Maton: A Bullpen Upgrade with a Local Connection One of my favorite signings this offseason was relief pitcher Phil Maton . What makes this move even more interesting to me is the local connection. ...