Edward Ozilay and the Cubs' Transition to the Bullpen

David Ross: The bullpen is just kind of made up not like it's a makeshift bullpen, but it's made up of a lot of guys that feel like you understand the roles. Edward Ozilay has really good stuff and while he will be a back-up closer, I don't think they'll initially insert him into that role. David Robertson wasn't named the, he was, he became the defacto closer. He was never named the closer, but he pitched so well in the late innings that Ross felt comfortable deploying him then. They hope that someone stands out that way this year.

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