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Wood entered the spring in a battle with Bob Howry and Carlos Marmol for the spot. "He's thrown the ball exceedingly well all spring," Manager Lou Piniella said. "He's got experience, and he's earned it." |
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Wood entered the spring in a battle with Bob Howry and Carlos Marmol for the spot. "He's thrown the ball exceedingly well all spring," Manager Lou Piniella said. "He's got experience, and he's earned it." |
The Chicago Cubs have named Kerry Wood as their closer and given Jason Marquis the fifth spot in the pitching rotation, according to ESPN.com.