CUBS IN BRIEF: Lou worried by Marmol slump

Towel Drills: A Chicago Cubs Blog found this 7/4/2008 on www.suntimes.com [flag]

SAN FRANCISCO -- A few days ago, Lou Piniella said he wasn't worried about setup man Carlos Marmol's struggles. But Marmol's deepening slump has the Cubs' manager changing his tone and making some bullpen changes. [link]

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Published 7/4/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (jumbo) at Towel Drills: A Chicago Cubs Blog
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