Gregg bests Marmol for Cubs' closer role (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella picked Kevin Gregg to be the team's closer heading into the season. Gregg beat out Carlos Marmol, the Cubs' top setup man last year. They both spent spring training vying to replace All-Star closer Kerry Wood, who signed with Cleveland during the offseason. "Gregg came in here and hasn't given up a run all spring," Piniella said Sunday.

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