Starting to look like Strop is going to open 2019 as the closer and that Cubs are going to look for a bullpen bargain (or two) late in the off-season.
Still hoping Cubs are going to surprise us with a January signing or a trade for a reliever of stature.
I’m fine with Strop as the 2019 closer. He’s been really good with the Cubs and his newer cutter is nasty.
Lightning-In-The-Bottle wish for Maples to get a real shot for late inning work and harness his command. That could dramatically upgrade bullpen, but, Yeah, it’s a longshot