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BREAKING: Cubs Sign Free-Agent Closer Craig Kimbrel

Breaking News! The Chicago Cubs have come to an agreement with free-agent closer, and big fish, Craig Kimbrel on a deal.

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Ron Luce
June 5, 2019

Breaking News! The Chicago Cubs have come to an agreement with free-agent closer, and big fish, Craig Kimbrel on a deal.

BREAKING: #Cubs in agreement with free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel, pending physical, sources tell The Athletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) June 6, 2019

The details of the trade have not been released yet, but it will likely be a lucrative deal for, arguably, the best closer in baseball!

Stay tuned with On Tap Sports Net for more information via Twitter and an in-depth article releasing tomorrow!

Let’s Go Cubbies! Kimbrel could be the piece they need to make another World Series run!

UPDATE: Kimbrel’s deal, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, is worth $43 million over three years.

The deal also includes a vesting option for a fourth season. The dollar breakdown is $10 million this season, and $16 million in both 2020 and 2021. A buyout after year three would cost $1 million (per Jeff Passan on Twitter).

Just to be clear: The $43 million in Craig Kimbrel's deal is fully guaranteed. The $10 million he'll receive this season is not prorated. He will get $16 million in 2020 and 2021, and the extra $1 million is guaranteed via the buyout on a fourth-year option.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) June 6, 2019

Featured Photo: Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images

Ron Luce

Work as an accountant by day. Huge Chicago sports fan. Played college football and only wish I could skate well enough to play hockey. Twitter: @rnldluce Instagram: @rnldluce

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