What Does The Cubs’ Trade Of Sean Marshall Mean For The Bullpen?

The Chicago Cubs made their second trade of this still somewhat young offseason, but it was a significantly bigger move than the first. While it has yet to become official, as it’s expected to be announced on Friday, the Cubs have agreed to deal setup man Sean Marshall to the division rival Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Travis Wood and a pair of prospects. The trade of Marshall is just the first of quite a few established  players from the current roster that are expected to be shopped heavily this winter. That’s a list that includes names like, but not limited to, Carlos Zambrano, Alfonso Soriano, Marlon Byrd, and Matt Garza. As the days pass, it becomes more and more clear what type of rebuilding effort that is taking place on the North Side and that we’re talking a few years before the Cubs might even be ready to contend for the division, let alone a championship. But with the Marshall deal, the immediate concern is what happens to the bullpen without him. Obv...