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Altho we need at least some help in almost every department, I think our bullpen is a bit more solid and in less need than I would have thought earlier in this past year. I don't have any stats to back it up, but I thought the pen improved somewhat in the back half of the campaign. Going into 2020 here are what I would call sure bets to make the roster - barring trades of course:
Alex Colome, closer
Aaron Bummer, set up
Kelvin Herrera, set up/closer (he finished strong, plus I think he's under contract for 2020)
I also see Evan Marshall and Jimmy Cordero having solid shots at making the roster. Jace Fry is maddeningly inconsistent, but when he's on the kid can be a force, so I think he has a pretty good chance as well. Assuming all the above make it, that only leaves a spot or two open. And who knows if there's someone from the farm that can step up. I personally see no more than one signing of a relief pitcher, altho I'd have no problems if a couple of them were inked. Here would be my top three choices from which to choose, with none of them being expensive closers:
Will Harris - The top non-closer on the market, altho he can save in a pinch, so he should command a decent contract. He makes any BP stronger.
Daniel Hudson - Veteran middle reliever who came up thru the Sox organization. Been a bit iffy in the past, but last year was a strong one. I can see that carrying over.
Steve Cishek - Nothing like robbing one from the Cubbies. Steady in the pen at both middle and late innings duty, and can even close a few.
Alex Colome, closer
Aaron Bummer, set up
Kelvin Herrera, set up/closer (he finished strong, plus I think he's under contract for 2020)
I also see Evan Marshall and Jimmy Cordero having solid shots at making the roster. Jace Fry is maddeningly inconsistent, but when he's on the kid can be a force, so I think he has a pretty good chance as well. Assuming all the above make it, that only leaves a spot or two open. And who knows if there's someone from the farm that can step up. I personally see no more than one signing of a relief pitcher, altho I'd have no problems if a couple of them were inked. Here would be my top three choices from which to choose, with none of them being expensive closers:
Will Harris - The top non-closer on the market, altho he can save in a pinch, so he should command a decent contract. He makes any BP stronger.
Daniel Hudson - Veteran middle reliever who came up thru the Sox organization. Been a bit iffy in the past, but last year was a strong one. I can see that carrying over.
Steve Cishek - Nothing like robbing one from the Cubbies. Steady in the pen at both middle and late innings duty, and can even close a few.