Near the end of a relatively smooth spring training, the Cubs are dealing with some uncertainty. The club continues to monitor Suzuki, who injured his right knee while playing for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic, making it questionable whether he will be able to start the season on time. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney have the latest updates on this situation, from Suzuki’s timeline to the team’s current plans for right field and the internal deliberations on how to fill out the Opening Day roster. Listen to North Side Territory all season long for information, insight and analysis.

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Near the end of a relatively smooth spring training, the Cubs are dealing with some uncertainty. The club continues to monitor Suzuki, who injured his right knee while playing for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic, making it questionable whether he will be able to start the season on time. The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney have the latest updates on this situation, from Suzuki&rsquo;s timeline to the team&rsquo;s current plans for right field and the internal deliberations on how to fill out the Opening Day roster. Listen to North Side Territory all season long for information, insight and analysis. Start your 7-day free trial today at <a href="http://FOXOne.com">FOXOne.com</a>

North Side Territory is your go-to podcast on the Chicago Cubs. Hosted by Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma, NST brings you inside info and analysis on the Cubbies all year long. North Side Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network: Baseball the way it should be covered!

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

Is Seiya Suzuki still in the Opening Day picture?

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The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with another show driven by questions from listeners. With the playoff race heating up and the Cubs clearly positioned as big buyers, the trade deadline remains the obvious topic of conversation. How does Jed Hoyer view the club’s World Series odds? Where does Matt Shaw fit into the team’s plans? And the Cubs wouldn’t actually trade Seiya Suzuki, right?

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The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with another show driven by questions from listeners. With the playoff race heating up and the Cubs clearly positioned as big buyers, the trade deadline remains the obvious topic of conversation. How does Jed Hoyer view the club&rsquo;s World Series odds? Where does Matt Shaw fit into the team&rsquo;s plans? And the Cubs wouldn&rsquo;t actually trade Seiya Suzuki, right?
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Cubs mailbag: Your questions ahead of the trade deadline

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Here are the names you need to know. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the anticipated sellers and the teams on the fence that could impact the Cubs’ plans. Focused entirely on the pitching staff, Jed Hoyer’s front office will be very active before the Aug. 3 deadline. Listen to find out the pitchers who could be on the move to Wrigley Field.

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Here are the names you need to know. The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the anticipated sellers and the teams on the fence that could impact the Cubs&rsquo; plans. Focused entirely on the pitching staff, Jed Hoyer&rsquo;s front office will be very active before the Aug. 3 deadline. Listen to find out the pitchers who could be on the move to Wrigley Field. See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child&rsquo;s full potential.&nbsp; Enroll online today at <a href="http://K12.com/foul">K12.com/foul</a> Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at <a href="http://MackWeldon.com">MackWeldon.com</a> with promo code FOUL

Trade targets for the Cubs with the deadline nearing

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Coming off a long weekend for the club’s only World Series championship team in more than a century, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney empty some newsy items from their notebooks. Why did David Ross have no second thoughts about coming back to Wrigley Field after getting fired as manager? When will Theo Epstein’s competitive juices start flowing again? And how will Jed Hoyer pull off trades for pitching at the deadline? Listen for some prospect names to know and potential structures for deals.

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Coming off a long weekend for the club&rsquo;s only World Series championship team in more than a century, The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney empty some newsy items from their notebooks. Why did David Ross have no second thoughts about coming back to Wrigley Field after getting fired as manager? When will Theo Epstein&rsquo;s competitive juices start flowing again? And how will Jed Hoyer pull off trades for pitching at the deadline? Listen for some prospect names to know and potential structures for deals. To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to <a href="http://MintMobile.com/Territory">MintMobile.com/Territory</a>. That&rsquo;s it there&rsquo;s no catch.
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What we’re hearing about the Cubs: 2016 reunion, trade chips, deadline priorities

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Is Seiya Suzuki still in the Opening Day picture?

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