Hector Rondon looks like the new Cubs closer

April 27, 2014

Chicago Cubs – Hector Rondon struck out all three hitters he faced in a perfect ninth inning on Sunday afternoon, featuring mostly an array of 98 mph fastballs.  It wasn’t a save since the Cubs were up 4-0, but Pedro Strop had already been used in the 8th, so this looks like a changing of the guard in Chicago.  We’ll try not to say “I told you so” too loud.  Hierarchy change: Hector Rondon to Closer, Pedro Strop to Set-up.

.Closer.Set-Up.2nd in line.2015 Closer.Updated
CHCHector RondonPedro StropJustin GrimmHector Rondon4/27/14

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