Carlos Marmol

Apparently [driving+Dominican Republic+relief pitchers on under-performing teams] just isn't a good combination. On the heels of Ambiorix Burgos' possible vehicular homicide , Cubs closer Carlos Marmol got into an accident last night driving around his hometown in the DR. Marmol received seven stitches in his forehead after the crash, and we're not talking about after the NLDS loss to the Dodgers. According to the Associated Press, Marmol, a cousin and friend were in a car in his hometown of Bonao around 2 a.m. Tuesday when a truck hit the car. In an e-mail to the AP, Marmol said the air bag deployed and he ... Read Full Story

Per Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Cubs have named Kevin Gregg as their closer over Carlos Marmol. During the past two seasons, Gregg was the Marlins closer. He saved 32 games in 2007 and 29 games in 2008. Last year, Gregg also blew nine save opportunities. As the set-up man to Kerry Wood last season, Marmol saved seven games and was credited with 30 holds. Marmol is likely the team's closer of the future, but will remain the set-up man for now. Read Full Story

3-4 Final Score in Milwaukee. Cubs vs. Brewers. Brewers came up on top by about an inch. Cubs had it until the ninth inning. They need to learn how to keep a pitcher in there for more than one inning. Carlos Marmol was doing good, then they had to screw with the almost sure win. Stupid decisions is what lost them the game. Read Full Story

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