After a stellar 2017 season, many fans wanted to see the Chicago Cubs lock up closer Wade Davis. Davis wasn’t interested in signing another one-year contract so the Cubs looked to free agency for his replacement.
In December, Theo Epstein got his guy. They inked hard-throwing right-hander Brandon Morrow to a two-year, $21 million deal. At the time, the club wasn’t ready to commit to Morrow as their closer, but as free agency progressed, it became evident Morrow was the best option for the ninth inning.
Morrow has been a stable force in the bullpen throughout the season.