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Inbox: What's the Cubs' closer situation?

I know Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein does not like to spend long-term money on closers. Given the concern with Brandon Morrow staying healthy for a full season, do you think the Cubs will look for another closer in the offseason?
-- Michael T., Chicago

Morrow is projected as the Cubs' closer in 2019. The club may be a little more careful in how it uses him, and again, it wants to make sure there are other options. That doesn't mean the Cubs will look specifically for a closer, but they would like relievers with experience in those situations.