Sure, the Dodgers might have the best player of his generation and two other Japanese fireballers, but there’s no dispute that the Cubs’ Japanese players returning home to play in next week’s games are more fun. Seiya’s hitting baseballs with a samurai sword, Sh?ta’s making fun of his manager’s batting stance. That has to be worth something, right? Tom Loxas is on hand to discuss this, why the Cubs are bothering with Lance Lynn, PCA’s emergence, what do the Cubs see in Brad Keller, and the future of Tater Workman. Plus, the Bears moves make a lot more sense than we’re used to. All that, and more.

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