With Nico Hoerner officially locked in on a contract extension, the Cubs are doubling down on one of their most reliable, underrated stars. But what does this move really mean for the direction of the franchise?In this episode, Cody and Dan break down what we know about the extension and why it matters more than you might think.They cover:<ul><li>Why Nico Hoerner is so valuable to this team</li><li>What this deal says about the Cubs’ long-term plan</li><li>How this impacts the infield and roster construction</li><li>What it could mean for future signings and prospects</li></ul> Subscribe to Off The Ivy YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offtheivy312" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@offtheivy312</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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