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Found June 10, 2009 on Another Cubs Blog:
PLAYERS: Aaron Miles,  Jake Fox,  Carlos Marmol
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs

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After last night’s win the Cubs activated Aaron Miles from the disabled list and optioned Jake Fox to AAA. In other news, Lou says he’s sticking with Carlos Marmol in the 8th inning, which is kind of stubborn. ‘‘I told him today I’ve got all the confidence in the world in him, and I haven’t even thought about removing him from that spot,’’ Piniella said, adding that the way to get Marmol out his funk is to ‘‘just keep pitching him. He’s working.’‘ 27 walks in 27 innings. Strikeouts are way down too. I don’t believe Lou has confidence in Marmol or they wouldn’t have gotten the bullpen up the other night after Marmol walked the first batter. That’s not confidence.
Original Story: http://www.anothercubsblog.net/index....
1 Comment:
  • What is this fascination with Aaron Miles? He's a glorified reserve who isn't going to even be with the team next season. Why Fox? Get him some experience!
    by peterov   June 10, 2009   Reply   Options  
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