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Joe Maddon's decision to go with closer committee pays off

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      Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers the Chicago Cubs for ESPNChicago.com and ESPN Radio 1000.
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WASHINGTON -- If there’s one thing that seems to separate Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon from other skippers it’s his desire to be ahead of the curve on decisions. It’s not that he doesn’t have faith in his players but he’s simply more likely to pull a pitcher or make a change before damage is done.