Cubs name Wood closer; Marquis to remain in rotation

Kerry Wood successfully made it through three appearances in four days and that was enough for Lou Piniella to name him the team’s closer.
Over ten innings this spring, he had a 3.60 ERA, struck out ten batters and walked no one.
Piniella also cleared up any questions about the rotation by naming Jason Marquis as the […]

Cubs up offer for Roberts

The latest rumor out of Chicago reports that the Cubs have upped their offer to the Orioles as they try to move the Brian Roberts trade talks along.
The new offer is said to be infielder Ronny Cedeno and three pitching prospects — Jose Ceda, Sean Gallagher and Donnie Veal — as part of the package […]

Marquis wants traded if not in rotation

As Jason Marquis and Jon Lieber fight it out for who gets the last spot in the Cubs rotation, Marquis has issued a bit of an ultimatum to the Cubs organization: Start me or trade me.
I love Chicago. I definitely want to stay here. This is the place I want to be. I signed here […]

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