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NL Central
National League
Aroldis Chapman
Brandon Phillips
Drew Stubbs
Jay Bruce
Joey Votto
Mat Latos
Ryan Madson
Cincinnati Reds

Reds in thick of NL Central race

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Baseball's Pitching Changes: The NL Arms Race

Offseason changes add to senior circuit’s pitching depth, teams’ expectations

—by Mark Ross

Similar to the American League, this offseason has seen plenty of changes when it comes to the pitching staffs in the National League. Trades and free agent signings have not only impacted rosters, but have been made in hopes of shaking up the standings in Major League Baseball's Senior Circuit.

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Jonathan Papelbon to the Phillies; Madson to the Red Sox?

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Heah Bell
Jonathan Papelbon
Ryan Madson
Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia Phillies

Boston's former closer is reportedly headed to Philadelphia.

The pitchers who usually finish games have been the starters of baseball’s offseason news. With free against like Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder anticipated to take weeks before signing contracts, two prominent closers have the “hot stove” burning in the northeast.