The hottest name in Major League Baseball right now is Craig Kimbrel, who finally agreed to a deal worth $43 million with the Chicago Cubs. The particulars consist of $10 million this year, $16 million next year, and $17 million the third year with a $1 million buyout.
Report via @Ken_Rosenthal: Cubs in agreement with Craig Kimbrel pic.twitter.com/hEGsmEY1Ne
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June 6, 2019 The Atlanta Braves were in the running to add Kimbrel to the roster, nearly in agreement with the money but not the years. Duane states five reasons the Atlanta Braves should have signed Kimbrel for the money and years he was asking for.
- Braves need a closer in the lineup.
- Kimbrel would help with Braves' marketing and add value to the franchise.
- Braves received a team discount with Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuña and could definitely use another solid star.
- There is a clear issue with pitching that we need to address.
- Liberty Media has the money to spend. How bad do we want to win the World Series?
