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Chicago Cubs: Craig Kimbrel should only be the start to the pen overhaul

When the Chicago Cubs signed Craig Kimbrel, they knew they’d need to make a move in the bullpen. But aside from Kimbrel, there are deeper issues out there that the Cubs need to address. Every team in baseball has to make changes on the fly with their bullpen. Even if it’s not due to injury, performance has a bearing on who’s in and who’s out.

The Cubs bullpen has been stricken by both this season. To start the year, they knew they would be without Brandon Morrow for the first month. Three months later, he’s still not ready.