On this emergency Cubs Pod, Jon Lester, one of the greatest free-agent signings in Chicago sports history seemingly goes to finish his career with the Washington Nationals with teammate Kyle Schwarber. But, according to David Kaplan on this podcast, Jon Lester made it clear he wanted to stay a Cub. Did the Cubs not want Jon Lester? Kaplan is joined by Gordon Wittenmyer as they discuss what happened that Jon Lester went east, what money was Lester looking for, and what are the Cubs thinking in not wanting Lester to return?

(1:45) - Gordon Wittenmyer "First word that comes to mind on this is EMBARRASSING. You can’t match $4 million?!? You can’t spare that for Jon Lester?"

(5:37) - Four-Fifths of the rotation we all agreed wasn’t good enough as it was. Can they realistically compete with what they have?

(9:23) - Lester indicated that he wanted to retire as a Cub. Didn’t want to go anywhere else. Wanted 200 wins as a Cub

(15:54) - Lester signaled the culture change when he got here. It’s almost unconscionable. 

(21:00) - If the Cubs are 4 games up in the division, a player goes down. Do they go out and add on or do they start selling off pieces?

(24:30) - Cubs culture change

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