"Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella picked Kevin Gregg to be the team's closer heading into the season.
Gregg beat out Carlos Marmol, the Cubs' top set-up man last year. They both spent spring training vying to replace All-Star closer Kerry Wood, who signed with Cleveland during the offseason." ESPN
Two years ago I would have thrown a hissy fit about this, but this is actually a smart move. Marmol is a young, hard throwing guy, who simply can't close. He reminds me exactly of LaTroy Hawkins. I always believed that Hawkins was going to be the best closer ever, but he simply couldn't handled it. Gregg is a proven closer and played in a potentially better conference (NL East). Gregg will have 35-40 saves this year.
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