Brandon Morrow Weighs in on Whether He'll Dance With Bullpen in 2018
By James Neveau ••
The Chicago Cubs’ bullpen found an incredibly unique way to celebrate home runs last year, but it doesn’t appear that their new closer is going to play ball.
In an interview with the Chicago Tribune’s Paul Sullivan, Brandon Morrow says that he is going to follow the lead of former closer Wade Davis and likely won’t dance with his teammates.
“I don’t know if the closer can dance,” he said. “You have to be mean.”
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Albert Almora Jr. #5 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Albert Almora Jr.
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Peter Bourjos #13 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Peter Bourjos
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kris Bryant
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Victor Caratini #7 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Victor Caratini
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Tyler Chatwood #21 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tyler Chatwood
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Steve Cishek #41 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Steve Cishek
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Willson Contreras
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Yu Darvish #11 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Yu Darvish
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Brian Duensing #32 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brian Duensing
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Mike Freeman #4 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mike Freeman
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Chris Gimenez #53 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Gimenez
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Justin Grimm #52 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Justin Grimm
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ian Happ
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Kyle Hendricks #28 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kyle Hendricks
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Jason Heyward #22 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jason Heyward
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Tommy La Stella #2 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tommy La Stella
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jon Lester
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Mike Montgomery #38 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mike Montgomery
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Brandon Morrow #15 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brandon Morrow
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Jose Quintana #62 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jose Quintana
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anthony Rizzo
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Addison Russell #27 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Addison Russell
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kyle Schwarber
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Drew Smyly #39 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Drew Smyly
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Pedro Strop #46 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Pedro Strop
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Justin Wilson #37 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Justin Wilson
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Ben Zobrist #18 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ben Zobrist
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Joe Maddon #70 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joe Maddon
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Brandon Hyde #16 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brandon Hyde
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Chili Davis poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chili Davis
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Jim Hickey #48 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jim Hickey
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Will Venable #25 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Will Venable
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Brian Butterfield #55 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brian Butterfield
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Mike Borzello #58 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mike Borzello
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Lester Strode #35 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Lester Strode
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Franklin Font #65 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Franklin Font
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Andy Haines #19 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andy Haines
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ryne Sandberg
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Dario Alvarez #68 poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dario Alvarez
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Adbert Alzolay #73 poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Adbert Alzolay
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Anthony Bass #45 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anthony Bass
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: David Bote #76 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Bote
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Craig Brooks #72 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** PLAYERNAME
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Charcer Burks #54 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Charcer Burks
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Eddie Butler #33 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eddie Butler
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Daniel Camarena #78 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Camarena
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Ryan Court #66 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ryan Court
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Taylor Davis #43 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Taylor Davis
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Oscar De La Cruz #71 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Oscar De La Cruz
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Luke Farrell #59 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Luke Farrell
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: David Garner #79 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Garner
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Justin Hancock #80 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Justin Hancock
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Thomas Hatch #82 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Thomas Hatch
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Dillon Maples #36 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dillon Maples
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Cory Mazzoni #60 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cory Mazzoni
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Alec Mills #24 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alec Mills
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Efren Navarro #61 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Efren Navarro
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Ian Rice #84 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ian Rice
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Randy Rosario #77 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Randy Rosario
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Michael Roth #51 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Roth
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Kyle Ryan #56 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kyle Ryan
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Shae Simmons #57 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Shae Simmons
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Ali Solis #64 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ali Solis
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Jen-Ho Tseng #1 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jen-Ho Tseng
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Duane Underwood Jr. #74 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Duane Underwood Jr.
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Jason Vosler #86 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jason Vosler
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Chesny Young #85 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chesny Young
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Mark Zagunis #20 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mark Zagunis
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Rob Zastryzny #29 poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rob Zastryzny
Cubs pitchers began dancing after home runs last year when the bullpen was moved underneath the bleachers. The tradition continued throughout the year, culminating with the team actually having a rain delay dance-off with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
While Morrow does have company in terms of closers who declined to dance, it may be hard to resist the temptation. Even John Lackey, known for his hard-nosed approach, ended up joining in on the fun as he was a member of the team’s bullpen during the 2017 postseason.
