Craig Counsell sets Opening Day rotation, and what can we expect of Shota Imanaga‪?‬ Cubs Talk Podcast

On today's Cubs Talk podcast, James Neveau and Nate Poppen react to Craig Counsell's decision to include Jordan Wicks and Javier Assad in the team's Opening Day rotation. They set their expectations for both hurlers and share insight on why Assad nabbed the last job over Drew Smyly. The guys also discuss Shota Imanaga amid a strikeout-filled spring, and give their take on what they expect him to produce in his first Major League season. James and Nate also chat about Seiya Suzuki's hot spring and whether he can carry that into the season, and finally talk about the startling news surrounding Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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