Marmol Won't Be Handed Cubs' Closer Job

More Cubs News

• Should Cubs Trade Castro Now For Big Haul?
• Cubs May Call On Anthony Rizzo Soon
• White Sox Complete First Wrigley Sweep Since 1999
• Soriano Contemplates Offseason Knee Surgery
• Chicago Cubs Archive
•  RSS Feed |  Twitter

Cubs Links

• Cubs Message Board
• Find Cubs Tickets
• Feedback or Suggestions

Carlos Marmol is ready to take over as the Cubs' closer this season, but he won't simply be handed the job.

"Let 'em compete," manager Lou Piniella said of candidates Marmol and Kevin Gregg, who the Cubs signed this offseason.

The competition will begin next weekend as Chicago's pitchers and catchers report to Arizona.

Via Chicago Tribune

Chicago Cubs

Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets