Cubs' Gregg, Marmol Battling For Closer Role

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Relievers Carlos Marmol and Kevin Gregg are preparing for a battle to be named the closer of the Cubs this spring.

Marmol has been a stellar setup man for Chicago, while Gregg closed games for Florida last season.

"Sure, why not? Everyone wants to be a closer. That's what I like," Marmol said.

The Cubs have yet to make a decision on which will earn the job.

"We'll do what is best for the team to win games, no matter what," pitching coach Larry Rothschild said Sunday. "I think Kevin is capable of pitching more than one inning at a time, also. I think both of them can do it.

Via Post-Standard

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