You know what, this was a good Cubs week! Justin Steele represented the Cubs at the All Star Game, and pitched shutout inning on his birthday. The NL broke a nearly decade-long losing streak, and the Home Run Derby was a fun time. The Cubs went into the break with a series win over the Yankees that included Jameson Taillon’s best appearance as a Cub, and we talk a little about the Cubs draft picks this week, mainly 1st rounder Matt Shaw, an infielder from Maryland who can really hit. We also look at the Cubs schedule between now and the 8/1 trade deadline, and folks, it’s soft. Is it soft enough to make up enough ground to be buyers instead of sellers? TBD.

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