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Is it time for the Cincinnati Reds to call free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel?

During the Reds' struggles to find a leadoff man a couple of years ago, a smart-aleck writer answered a Tweet with this: It's not like you call 1-800-LEADOFF.

Snarky, but true.

Given the struggles of closer Raisel Iglesias, I could trot out the 1-800-CLOSERS line.

Still snarky, but not true.

One of the best closers in recent history, Craig Kimbrel, is available. Kimbrel remains a free agent. Kimbrel went 5-1 with a 2.74 ERA and 42 saves last year for the Boston Red Sox. He struck out 96 and walked 31 in 62 1/3 innings.