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Was David Ross wrong for benching Kyle Schwarber?

Sep 23, 202027 minEp. 394
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Episode description

Kyle Schwarber was benched by David Ross for misplaying a ball that ended up being a triple in Sunday's game vs the Twins. Was David Ross wrong for pulling Schwarber? Host David Kaplan and Cubs insider Gordon Wittenmyer have a heated debate on the situation and compare the managerial styles of David Ross and former manager Joe Maddon. Later on, Gordon updates the status of Jose Quintana and what the Cubs pitching rotation would look like in a playoff scenario.

(1:30) - David Ross pulls Kyle Schwarber for not hustling to a ball in the outfield

(6:16) - Should Joe Maddon and David Ross have benched Javy Baez for not hustling after a hit?

(12:14) - Which managerial style works best?

(16:36) - Should managers/coaches be more strict in their styles in 2020?

(23:42) - Jose Quintana's status

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