Cubs' Wood to close, Marquis in rotation (AP)

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Kerry Wood once struck out 20 batters. Now, he'll finish off opponents. As expected, the Chicago Cubs made Wood their closer on Monday, and Jason Marquis got the nod as the fifth starter. Converted to a reliever last season to preserve his troublesome right arm and shoulder, the oft-injured Wood entered spring training in a three-way competition for closer after the Cubs moved Ryan Dempster to the...

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