The Chicago Cubs signed right-hander Brandon Morrow to a two-year, $21 million dollar deal after the former Dodgers fireman posted a career year, completely dominating Cubs hitters in the NLCS. He allowed just one hit in 4 2/3 innings of work in four appearances during the series.
Ahead of the team reporting to Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ., Joe Maddon stopped short of naming a closer. But by the time February rolled around, Morrow knew the ninth inning was his. Fellow newcomer, Steve Cishek, appeared likely to bridge the gap from the middle innings to Morrow.