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Carlos Marmol is the Cubs "Closar"

Found September 13, 2009 on Cub Reporter: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Carlos Marmol
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs

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 Ah yes, it is written. Maybe spelled a little wrong, but applying a little "Da Vinci Code" logic and the conclusion is: Carlos is the Closar. The answar. The easiest decision the Cubs have to make during the off-season. No longar does he appear bewildared. And as time goes on, he's getting bettar. In his last 8 appearances, Carlos has given up 5 hits, 2 runs, struck out 13, walked 6, and saved them all...but lost one. And I couldn't be happiar. Because I don't like feeling that 9th inning dangar. Okay, enough with me being the bad spellar. Tim Souers is the illustrator and author of Cubby Blue and appreciates the opportunity to guest blog here at The Cub Reporter. http://www.cubby-blue.com
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