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Carlos Marmol is the Cubs "Closar"
September 13, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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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.
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Lou Names 2010 Closer
September 15, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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According to Lou Piniella's comments before the game, Carlos Marmol will be the closer in 2010.
"I see that, yes," Piniella said Monday. "I really do. I think he's
done enough and shown enough. We have confidence in him enough going
into spring...
Marmol to Close
August 18, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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Gordon Wittenmyer's tweets that the Cubs will go with Carlos Marmol as closer...as expected. It's like choosing your death by slowing draining the blood out of your body versus stepping on a landmine. Good luck with that Cubs...
Ryan Theriot is back tonight....and the...
A Tale Of Two Marmols
Does Carlos Marmol walk the first batter every time he pitches, or does it just seem like it?If I blogged for ChicagoNOW, I would just state it as fact and then mock readers when they demonstrate how inaccurate my statements were (see Kaplan, Dave; Olsen, Matt).Instead, I combed through...
The Tale Of The Season: Cubs Defense, Marmol Fail In 7-5 Loss To Reds
September 12, 2009 by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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by Jim Prisching - AP
"If only you guys had played better defense, I could still be in this game!"
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Even I, the eternal optimist, have to admit that the...
What's Wrong With Carlos Marmol? Cubs Win 4-2, But The Question Stands
August 04, 2009 by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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by Al Behrman - AP
This should deliver strikes nearly every time. Instead, Carlos Marmol has seemingly lost his command.
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We should all be happy this morning, after...
Carlos Marmol——————————->2010 Cubs closer
September 14, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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http://muskat.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/09/914_quick_hits.html
“I think he’s done enough and shown enough and we have confidence in him enough that going into Spring Training next year, it’s his job and we’ll leave it at that,” Lou Piniella said Monday...
In Marmol We (Barely) Trust
August 04, 2009 by
Cubbies Crib
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Carlos Marmol is 1-for-1 as interim closer in place of the tired-armed (and recently blasted, both on the field and off) Kevin Gregg.
Since this is Carlos Marmol, the appearance was chock full of drama. Carlos, who entered Monday night against the Reds with the Cubs leading by 3...
Marmol Meltdown Sends Cubs To 5-2 Defeat By Marlins
August 01, 2009 by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Rich Harden ties a career high for strikeouts. Jake Fox hits a clutch game-tying two-run homer. New Cub John Grabow...
Marmol's Wild Night in Miami - Cubs 2 Marlins 5
July 31, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game One Hundred-One - Cubs 2 Marlins 5
WP - Brendan Donnelly (1-0) LP - Carlos Marmol (2-2) Save - Leo Nunez (9)
The Cubs long 10-game road trip began on a sour note Friday night at Land Shark Stadium. The difference in the game ended up being one team's patience ... and it...
More Marmol Please
August 31, 2007 by
WindyCitySportsBlog.com
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Carlos Marmol is solidifying himself as one of the best and youngest relievers in the National League. On Thursday Night (8/30/07), he made a stronger case against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Cubs Give Another One Away - Cubs 5 Reds 7
September 12, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game One Hundred Forty - Cubs 5 Reds 7
WP - Arthur Rhodes (1-1) LP - Carlos Marmol (2-3) Save - Francisco Cordero (34)
The Cubs' four-game winning streak came to an end Saturday afternoon after an ugly start, a great comeback and a 'wild' ninth inning for Carlos Marmol...
What To Do With Marmol?
August 08, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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I’m only able to get to the Cubs blogs I really like these days about once a week unless someone posts a link, which I really appreciate (ccd, HP, Vlad, WV, and others). Vlad/Bob wrote a nice piece the other day wondering what the Cubs should do with the struggling Carlos...
Bullpen Slams Door on Colorado
August 09, 2009 by
Cubbies Crib
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Carlos Marmol and Kevin Gregg have come in for their share of criticism this season, but there was nothing to get down about in their dominating performances Saturday night against the Rockies.
Marmol entered in the bottom of the 8th with the Cubs up 6-5. Brad Hawpe, Chris Ianetta...
Oh Dear, This Seems Like Trouble
The Cubs name Carlos Marmol the closer. Of the Cubs. Chicago. Not Iowa.Good luck, Carlos.
Roundtable: Carlos Marmol
July 15, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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We’ve already talked about Rich Harden here and have done the same about Marmol in the game threads, but what’s up with Carlos Marmol? Is it time to replace him as the 8th inning guy and if so, who do they replace him with?
Wreckard: Angel Guzman’s been more...
That's What You Get For Having Two First Names
August 18, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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Kevin Gregg has been relieved of closing duties according to Lou Piniella. "I think we're going to make some changes as far as what we're going to do in late innings," Piniella said. "We'll have some more tomorrow." That "more" will either...
Cubs' Marmol walks 2, gives up game-winning double
September 12, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Carlos Marmol walks 2, gives up game-winning double in 9th
The Cubs had their four-game winning streak broken Saturday when Carlos Marmol gave up back-to-back ninth-inning walks, sending the Reds to a 7-5 victory.
A Little Rough Spot?
June 27, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Lou Piniella on Carlos Marmol:
“Right now, he’s going through a little rough spot,” manager Lou Piniella said. “Nobody’s immune from struggling. He’ll take the ball and compete, and he wants to be out there. Good for him.”
38 walks in...
Lilly, Lee, Marmol Redux
September 08, 2009 by
Cubbies Crib
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The Cubs have found a formula for consistent victory. Start Ted Lilly. Have Derrek Lee hit a couple of bombs. Pitch Carlos Marmol in the 9th. Repeat.
Alas, Ted Lilly can’ t start every game. Either his arm would fall off or the union would file a grievance. And Derrek...
Carlos Marmol Is Literally Giving Me Chest Pains
August 12, 2009 by
Not Qualified To Comment
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So I went to Wrigley Field to catch a nice baseball game between my favorite team the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies. It was a beautiful night, and no matter what happened I stood to have a good time. The sun was shining, I got a delicious foot-long hot dog, had a few beers, [...]
John Grabow and the Market for Left Handed Relief Pitchers
5 days ago by
Jorge Says No
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It looks like the Cubs are getting closer to locking up John Grabow. Take it away Bruce Levine:"Agent Paul Kinzer represents Grabow, who would be the team's left-handed set-up man and a possible back-up closer in the event Carlos Marmol is injured or needs a day off.The two...
Cardinals Stick It to the Cubs ... Again - Cubs 1 Cardinals 2
September 19, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game One Hundred Forty-Seven - Cubs 1 Cardinals 2
WP - Ryan Franklin (4-3, BS 5) LP - Carlos Marmol (2-4) Save - None
For the second game in a row the Cardinals won the game in the ninth inning off a Cubs' reliever, on Saturday it was Carlos Marmol's turn. After the Cubs...
Hey, What's this Baseball Tournament?
March 11, 2009 by
Not Qualified To Comment
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So the World Baseball Classic is going on and we have paid little-to-no attention to it here. However, the first round was supposed to be virtually uninteresting right? I mean the major contenders were expected to advance because they definitely wouldn't lose twice. Some of the...
Cubs Negotiating Multi-Year Deal With John Grabow
6 days ago by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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by Al Behrman - AP
As you might guess, left-handed setup relievers don't get many photos taken. So, this one in a Pirates uniform is the best one available of John Grabow.
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