DIVISIONAL OUTLOOK: NL Central—Kevin Gregg, the new Cubs closer?
Apr 25 2013
Kevin Gregg (RHP, CHC) got his first save for the Cubs on April 23—so is he the new closer? Don't bet on it. He'll get some opportunities, but It seems likely that manager Dale Sveum will play matchups for a while, with lefty James Russell (LHP, CHC), Shawn Camp (RHP, CHC) and Carlos Marmol (RHP, CHC) also in the mix. Marmol allowed earned runs in this first three appearances this season, but since April 6 he hasn't allowed a run. He did, however, blow a save on Tuesday by allowing an inherited runner to score. The Cubs may try to ease Marmol back into save situations to build his trade value, as he's likely to be gone by the trade deadline. And once Kyuji Fujikawa (RHP, CHC) returns from the DL, he'll probably get another...
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