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Understanding the greatness of Craig Kimbrel
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The Phillies' Craig Kimbrel knows the closer role has changed, but no matter when he enters a game, he's still getting important outs - The Boston Globe
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Red Sox should be concerned about Craig Kimbrel - NBC Sports
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Huntsville's Craig Kimbrel hoping to get last out in 2018 World Series
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Old pal has high hopes for new Sox reliever Craig Kimbrel – Boston Herald
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Washington Nationals: The Case for Signing Craig Kimbrel
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Craig Kimbrel signs with Cubs: Ex-Boston Red Sox closer agrees to 3-year, $43 million deal (report)
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Craig Kimbrel is still a free agent and the Red Sox should end that - Over the Monster
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Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel's unique pitching pose stemmed from an injury – NBC Sports Chicago
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Craig Kimbrel wild but effective for Red Sox' shallow bullpen – Boston Herald
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Philadelphia Phillies Must Realize That Craig Kimbrel has Become a Liability - Sports Illustrated Inside The Phillies
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Craig Kimbrel - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Closer by committee
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Craig Kimbrel isn't concerned about leading MLB in pitch-timer violations