ST LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 28: Brandon Kintzler #20 of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium on September 28, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
The Ricketts have finally loosened the purse strings for the Chicago Cubs, adding both Joc Pederson and Trevor Williams to fill gaps in the outfield and rotation. While another low-cost arm for the rotation is definitely still on their radar, it’s time to turn our attention to the bullpen and particularly toward old friend Brandon Kintzler.