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Bullpen Special Edition: Let's Get Deep

The Cubs don’t need more vibes right now. They need answers in the late innings, because a good lineup and a strong rotation only matter if you can finish games. I’m Carl, and this Friday solo is me getting specific and tactical about the one part of the roster that still feels unsettled: the bullpen.

I walk through the simplest question that keeps coming up when the game gets tight: who takes the ball in the ninth? My stance is clear. If Daniel Palencia is healthy enough to be on the big league roster, he’s the closer immediately, and he should be used like one. From there we build the rest…

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