When the season started for the Chicago Cubs, Joe Maddon was likely feeling very confident about the backend of his bullpen. Pedro Strop and newly acquired Brandon Morrow should have the last few innings locked down, while Carl Edwards could help get them there. First half? That worked well. But in the second half, the wheels came off for Edwards, and there was little faith in him from his manager by seasons end. What happened to him in the second half?
By name, this seasons Cubs’ staff looks promising. Some of them are on the tail end of their careers, others have battled injury but shown promise.