The guys are joined by the Cubs’ 2019 Minor League Pitcher of the Year, Cory Abbott, in episode three of quaratine-cast. Before the interview starts, Greg and Jimmy analyze what MiLB contraction means for baseball moving forward (2:30). Once Abbott finally joins the conversation, he talks about how he is staying in shape during the pandemic (20:30) and explains his new mechanical adjustments based on his use of lab data (27:30).
He then gets a chance to talk about his draft day story (38:30) before he gives his own thoughts on Rob Manfred’s proposal for the minor leagues.