It was nice of the Cubs’ bullpen to openly demonstrate yesterday evening just how much they need Craig Kimbrel. If it wasn’t for a career game by David Bote, the Rockies would have annihilated the North Siders.
4-for-4
7 RBI“David Bote” is the only name on #Cubs fans minds tonight. pic.twitter.com/yzgJ4p6IHU
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June 6, 2019
Still, Kimbrel is the buzz throughout baseball and specifically in Chicago. The elite closer signed a three-year deal with an option to hopefully lead the Cubs to the 2019 World Series.