Cubs name Palencia closer for Opening Day

MESA. Ariz. -- Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell on Wednesday named right-hander Daniel Palencia as the team’s closer for Opening Day. Most times when Counsell is asked about bullpen roles his response usually revolves around the word “out-getters.” So on Day 1 of Cubs camp on Wednesday, he surprised reporters when he was asked if Palencia would be his opening...