OTW 270 - 2027 Opportunity Knocking: NL Central

On The Wire Episode 270 — Opportunity Knocking: NL Central Adam and Kevin continue “Opportunity Knocking” in the NL Central. They cover second base after Brandon Lowe , Konnor Griffin ’s early draft price, the Cubs’ outfield and rotation holes, St. Louis’ young core, and first base in Milwaukee if Jake Bauers leaves. Most rotations in the division could use a veteran innings eater. Welcome and Introduction 0:00-5:00 NL Central kickoff as the Brewers close in on the World Series Pittsburgh Pirates 5:00-35:00 Lowe’s exit leaves a power hole at second; Griffin goes at the 1-2 turn Players Discussed: Brandon Lowe , Jacob Gonzalez , Luis Arraez , Gleyber Torres , Konnor Griffin , Jake Mangum , Ryan O’Hearn All-righty rotation returns; Mason Montgomery projects as closer Players Discussed: Paul Skenes , Jared Jones , Bubba Chandler , Braxton Ashcraft , Mitch Keller , Mason Montgomery Chicago Cubs 35:00-45:00 Happ and Suzuki hit free agency, opening outfield spots Players Discussed: Ian Happ , Seiya Suzuki , Pete Crow-Armstrong , Matt Shaw , Pedro Ramírez, Kevin Alcantara , Alex Bregman Rotation could lose four or five starters; Palencia likely closes Players Discussed: Shota Imanaga , Kevin Gausman , Justin Steele , Edward Cabrera , Cade Horton , Daniel Palencia St. Louis Cardinals 45:00-55:00 Young core and payroll room; third base the spot f