Marmol has interesting ninth Wed.: Cubs RP Carlos Marmol stranded runners at first and third in the ninth inning Wednesday during a 10-6 win against the Diamondbacks. Marmol, who is currently acting as the team's closer with Kerry Wood (blister) sidelined, entered in a non-save situation. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two. (Updated 07/24/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/24/08).
Fantasy Analysis
The Cubs are still deciding whether or not to put Wood on the DL. In the meantime, Marmol might get a few chances to close out games. He is a viable stopgap Fantasy option and an elite Fantasy middle reliever when he isn't in the closer's role. (Updated 07/24/2008).
Marmol became the eighth Cubs player on the NL All-Star team when he was selected Sunday to replace injured Chicago teammate Kerry Wood. Marmol was picked because he was the relief pitcher with the highest vote on the player ballot. He is the only pitcher in the game who isn't a starter or a closer. (Updated 07/13/2008)
Advice
His selection was announced one day after he wasted a 7-2 lead at Wrigley Field against San Francisco in a game the Cubs went on to win 8-7 in 11 innings. Marmol, booed when he left the mound Saturday, is 2-3 with a 4.13 ERA and three saves. He had a 1.69 ERA in April and 1.93 in May, but it was 7.36 in June and 13.50 in July.
Marmol has interesting ninth Wed.: Cubs RP Carlos Marmol stranded runners at first and third in the ninth inning Wednesday during a 10-6 win against the Diamondbacks. Marmol, who is currently acting as the team's closer with Kerry Wood (blister) sidelined, entered in a non-save situation. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two. (Updated 07/24/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/24/08).
Fantasy Analysis
The Cubs are still deciding whether or not to put Wood on the DL. In the meantime, Marmol might get a few chances to close out games. He is a viable stopgap Fantasy option and an elite Fantasy middle reliever when he isn't in the closer's role. (Updated 07/24/2008).
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