We’re nearly three weeks into the Major League Baseball regular season, yet Craig Kimbrel remains unsigned. Now, the reason why is a hotly-contested matter in and of itself. Maybe his camp set the bar too high out of the gates. Or perhaps front offices simply evaluate talent differently than they did in the past. Either way, the latest Cubs rumors suggest the right-hander may be willing to make some concessions in order to get back to the mound.
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Kimbrel is seeking a deal in the ballpark of those received by former Cubs closer Wade Davis (three years, $52 million) and left-hander Zack Britton (three years, $39 million).