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Even with some excellent in-house options, this team hasn't had a true closer since Craig Kimbrel, and unless they went out and grabbed one, no one would take this team seriously. ..... That alone is more production from the closer spot than this team has had since Kimbrel, and it would be a massive win for the Cubs.

The righthander posted the longest scoreless appearance streak in MLB history from Aug. 15, 2018-May 24, 2019, spanning 40 games, surpassing Craig Kimbrel’s 38-game run in 2011.

Would the Cubs consider reuniting with former Cubs Andrew Chafin, David Robertson, or Craig Kimbrel?

Nick Madrigal has been non-tendered, per reports. pic.twitter.com/zyw40kRcRM— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) November 23, 2024 Nick Madrigal was acquired by the Cubs in 2021 for Craig Kimbrel. pic.twitter.com/rBmM4JGcJt— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) November 23, 2024

Previous winners (+- Unanimous): 2023 +Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks; 2022 Michael Harris II, Braves; 2021 Jonathan India, Reds; 2020 Devin Williams, Brewers; 2019 Pete Alonso, Mets; 2018 Ronald Acuña, Jr., Braves; 2017 +Cody Bellinger, Dodgers; 2016 +**Corey Seager, Dodgers; **2015 +Kris Bryant, Cubs; 2014 Jacob deGrom, Mets; 2013 Jose Fernandez, Marlins; 2012 Bryce Harper, Nationals; 2011 +Craig Kimbrel, Braves; 2010 Buster Posey, Giants; 2009 Chris Coghlan, Marlins; 2008 Geovany Soto, Cubs; 2007 Ryan Braun, Brewers; 2006 Hanley Ramirez, Marlins; 2005 Ryan Howard, Phillies; 2004 Jason Bay, Pirates; 2003 Dontrelle Willis, Marlins; 2002 Jason Jennings, Rockies; 2001 +Albert Pujols, Cardinals; 2000 Rafael Furcal, Braves; 1999 Scott Williamson, Reds; 1998 Kerry Wood, Cubs; 1997 +**Scott Rolen, Phillies; **1996 Todd Hollandsworth, Dodgers; 1995 Hideo Nomo, Dodgers; 1994 +Raul Mondesi, Dodgers; 1993 +Mike Piazza, Dodgers; 1992 Eric Karros, Dodgers; 1991 Jeff Bagwell, Astros; 1990 David Justice, Braves; 1989 Jerome Walton, Cubs; 1988 Chris Sabo, Reds; 1987 +Benito Santiago, Padres; 1986 Todd Worrell, Cardinals; 1985 +Vince Coleman, Cardinals; 1984 Dwight Gooden, Mets; 1983 Darryl Strawberry, Mets; 1982 Steve Sax, Dodgers; 1981 Fernando Valenzuela, Dodgers; 1980 Steve Howe, Dodgers; 1979 Rick Sutcliffe, Dodgers; 1978 Bob Horner, Braves; 1977 Andre Dawson, Expos; 1976 (Tie) Butch Metzger, Padres, and Pat Zachry, Reds; 1975 John Montefusco, Giants; 1974 Bake McBride, Cardinals; 1973 Gary Matthews, Giants; 1972 Jon Matlack, Mets; 1971 Earl Williams, Braves; 1970 Carl Morton, Expos; 1969 Ted Sizemore, Dodgers; 1968 Johnny Bench, Reds; 1967 Tom Seaver, Mets; 1966 Tommy Helms, Reds; 1965 Jim Lefebvre, Dodgers; 1964 Dick Allen, Phillies; 1963 Pete Rose, Reds; 1962 Ken Hubbs, Cubs; 1961 Billy Williams, Cubs; 1960 Frank Howard, Dodgers; 1959 +Willie McCovey, Giants; 1958 +Orlando Cepeda, Giants; 1957 Jack Sanford, Phillies; 1956 +Frank Robinson, Reds; 1955 Bill Virdon, Cardinals; 1954 Wally Moon, Cardinals; 1953 Junior Gilliam, Dodgers; 1952 Joe Black, Dodgers; 1951 Willie Mays, Giants; 1950 Sam Jethroe, Braves; 1949 Don Newcombe, Dodgers; 1948 Alvin Dark, Braves; 1947 Jackie Robinson, Dodgers.