Cubs Reliever Daniel Palencia Feeling Good but Isn’t Eying Closer’s Job

Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia feeling good but isn't eying closer's job

<p>The numbers don’t exactly support it, but Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia feels great.</p><p>“I feel like I’m in a really good spot right now,” he told the Sun-Times before the game Sunday against the Pirates. “I’m getting more action, so I’m starting to feel really good.”</p><p>That’s true. Since returning from inflammation in his right elbow Aug. 21, Palenica has totaled 7 ⅓ innings in eight games. But he has allowed seven earned runs in that…

Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia feeling good but isn’t eying closer’s job

The numbers don’t exactly support it, but Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia feels great. “I feel like I’m in a really good spot right now,” he told the Sun-Times before the …

Daniel Palencia flashing hints of return to good form

Beware the small sample size, but the Cubs got a ninth inning on Sunday from Daniel Palencia they haven’t seen in a while. The circumstances weren’t him closing out a win, but nevertheless it bodes well when Palencia is tossing a scoreless frame and hitting triple digits with his fastball. In the 4-3 loss to […]