Craig Kimbrel finally found an MLB team on Wednesday, as the veteran reliever agreed to terms with the Chicago Cubs.
But San Diego Padres fans remember Kimbrel as their closer during the 2015 season—and given how much trouble their current relievers are in, it’s hard not to ask if the Friars should have looked at re-signing him.
First things first: Kimbrel wanted a lot of money this offseason, and that’s why he sat out the first few months of the 2019 MLB season. It’s entirely possible that he’d have been too pricey for San Diego (his deal with the Cubs is reportedly for three years and $43 million).