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Paul Sullivan: Low-maintenance bullpen may be the key to Cubs' stretch run

CHICAGO - If the Cubs are going to make an extended postseason run, the key is getting the bullpen in sync the rest of the way.

They've been doing the job for the most part in Brandon Morrow's absence, looking a little more comfortable with each passing week.

"To be honest, we feel more comfortable when Morrow is back there," Pedro Strop said Wednesday after the Cubs' 8-4 win over the Brewers. "You're missing one of your best pitchers. But we're truly comfortable too, knowing we can get the

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