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Where does Zobrist play?
Who catches who?
Do they actually need to sign any free agents? (except maybe closer)

I think Zobrist will become the biggest insurance policy ever signed.  If a catcher gets hurt and Schwarber has to (and can) go behind the plate, Z goes to left.  If Schwarber has knee problems in left, Z goes to left.  If Fowler leaves and Heyward moves to center, Zobrist goes to right.  If Heyward is still mired in a horrible slump, Z goes to Right.  If Bryant gets hurt, Baez to third, Z to 2nd.  If Russell gets hurt, Baez to SS, Z to 2nd.  If Baez gets hurt or struggles at the plate, Z to 2nd.  If Rizzo, gets hurt, Bryant to first or Schwarber or Zobrist.

To me, Chapman showed in the playoffs to be extremely human.  Several blown saves.  I'd prefer Jansen.  And if we strike out on both, hope Rondon and Strop return to form and deal for someone at the deadline again.  Teams out of it usually deal their closers.