When former Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel went crosstown to the White Sox, the search began for a replacement. Many young candidates were available: Manuel Rodriguez with his big arm and seeming lack of concern over bad pitches, Tommy Nance who burst upon the scene from nowhere with a solid 95 MPH fastball, Keegan Thompson, Adam Morgan, the list goes on.
Emerging from the carnage of the trade deadline, Rowan Wick appears to be manager David Ross’ choice as ‘closer du jour’. Despite the plus stuff, though, he hasn’t slammed the door in the way we’d all hoped for – blowing three of seven save opportunities and working to a 4.