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Craig Kimbrel and Liam Hendriks will embrace any role in the Chicago White Sox bullpen
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With Kimbrel, Hendriks, White Sox won't have 'closer controversy' – NBC Sports Chicago
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The Cubs' Craig Kimbrel Problem
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Better late than never, Kimbrel is the closer the Cubs needed - ESPN
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Projecting the Cubs 2021 Opening Day roster - Marquee Sports Network
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The Chicago Cubs' bullpen is in desperate need of Craig Kimbrel
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Cubs trade Kris Bryant, Javy Baez and Anthony Rizzo as team officially starts rebuild - Chicago Sun-Times
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Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel reportedly are lowering their free agent asking prices
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3 pitching questions as Cubs pitchers and catchers report to spring training
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Will Craig Kimbrel bounce back? 4 questions about the Cubs bullpen heading into 2020
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Weighing a potential Cubs reunion with Craig Kimbrel this winter