Dirtlocker scoring posts for Carlos Marmol

Piniella says Howry has edge as Cubs' closer (via Ball Hype)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Bob Howry, Carlos Marmol, Kerry Wood

Rothschild's perspective on that job: 'We'll see' By Paul Sullivan | T...

- Check out the post & scoring at Dirtlocker.com
- Full post and images at Ball Hype

2008 MLB Fantasy Rankings--Closers (via ArmchairGM)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Joe Borowski, Jonathan Broxton, Matt Capps, Manny Corpas, Brian Fuentes, Eric Gagne, Jason Isringhausen, Todd Jones, Brad Lidge, Carlos Marmol, Jonathan Papelbon, Mariano Rivera, Francisco Rodriguez, Takashi Saito, Joakim Soria, Kerry Wood, Joe Torre, Brian Cashman

His talent and poise are remarkable, and are reasons why K-rod is prime to be the number one fantasy closer in 2008.1. Francisco Rodriguez'LAA 'K-Rod' has been blowing hitters away since he came into the league, and last year was no exception. He has had 40+ saves for the last three

- Check out the post & scoring at Dirtlocker.com
- Full post and images at ArmchairGM

The Closer Role with the Cubs (via The Sports Frog)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Bob Howry, Carlos Marmol, Kerry Wood

No small question, given that they seem likely to win 90+ games. According to the Chicago Tribune, Kerry Wood enters the spring as the odds on favorite. The other candidates are Carlos Marmol and Bob Howry. And, for the...

- Check out the post & scoring at Dirtlocker.com
- Full post and images at The Sports Frog

Chasing Cubtober Presents: Chicago Cubs 2008 ST Preview (via ArmchairGM)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Jose Ascanio, Henry Blanco, Ryan Dempster, Mark DeRosa, Sean Gallagher, Derrek Lee, Jon Lieber, Ted Lilly, Carlos Marmol, Jason Marquis, Sean Marshall, Matt Murton, Felix Pie, Aramis Ramirez, Alfonso Soriano, Geovany Soto, Ryan Theriot, Daryle Ward, Kerry Wood, Carlos Zambrano

I've come to the realization that previews aren't always accurate, especially ones written before Spring Training even starts. Since projections made this early can be thrown out the window because of a trade or an injury or the meteoric rise of a hot prospect, what's the point of making

- Check out the post & scoring at Dirtlocker.com
- Full post and images at ArmchairGM

Five Beautiful Words: Pitchers and Catchers Report Today (via Bugs and Cranks)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Ryan Dempster, Sean Gallagher, Bob Howry, Jon Lieber, Ted Lilly, Carlos Marmol, Jason Marquis, Sean Marshall, Brian Roberts, Kerry Wood, Carlos Zambrano, Joe Torre, Brian Cashman, Joe Girardi

It's what we've waited all off-season for — the Cubs started showing up in Mesa today. Unlike many most Springs, this one has optimism for the Cubs coming off a division championship and having added Kosuke Fukudome in ...

- Check out the post & scoring at Dirtlocker.com
- Full post and images at Bugs and Cranks

Marmol makes his pitch for Cubs' closer job (via USA Today Sports)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Carlos Marmol

Carlos Marmol says he hasn't been told what role he'll play with the Chicago Cubs next season, so the hard-throwing reliever ...

- Check out the post & scoring at Dirtlocker.com
- Full post and images at USA Today Sports

CHASING CUBTOBER: Supernatural and the Cubs (via ArmchairGM)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Erik Bedard, Bob Howry, Carlos Marmol, Felix Pie, Brian Roberts, Francisco Rodriguez, Johan Santana, Alfonso Soriano, Ryan Theriot, Kerry Wood, David Wright, Brian Cashman, Jose Reyes (SS)

Somehow. Someway. The New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs, and Opening Day is still 57 days away. This week, the Mets made themselves (arguably) the best team in the National League by acquiring left-handed starting pitcher Johan Santana in exchange for four minor league prospects. Santana, a

- Check out the post & scoring at Dirtlocker.com
- Full post and images at ArmchairGM

2008 MLB Power Rankings; Re-Post (2/1/08) (via ArmchairGM)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Jeremy Accardo, Bronson Arroyo, Garrett Atkins, Brandon Backe, Homer Bailey, Rocco Baldelli, Brian Bannister, Miguel Batista, Jason Bay, Josh Beckett, Erik Bedard, Joe Beimel, Carlos Beltran, Adrian Beltre, Lance Berkman, Yuniesky Betancourt, Rafael Betancourt, Chad Billingsley, Joe Blanton, Willie Bloomquist, Jeremy Bonderman, Boof Bonser, Joe Borowski, Michael Bourn, Ryan Braun, Yhency Brazoban, A.J. Burnett, Pat Burrell, Dave Bush, Billy Butler, Eric Byrnes, Miguel Cabrera, Orlando Cabrera, Matt Cain, Mike Cameron, Matt Capps, Chris Capuano, Fausto Carmona, Chris Carter, Eric Chavez, Ryan Church, Aaron Cook, Chad Cordero, Francisco Cordero, Manny Corpas, Carl Crawford, Michael Cuddyer, Doug Davis, Rajai Davis, David DeJesus, Carlos Delgado, Stephen Drew, Zach Duke, Elijah Dukes, Adam Dunn, Jermaine Dye, David Eckstein, Jim Edmonds, Kelvim Escobar, Andre Ethier, Pedro Feliz, Prince Fielder, Jesus Flores, Jeff Francis, Brian Fuentes, Rafael Furcal, Eric Gagne, Yovani Gallardo, Nomar Garciaparra, Ryan Garko, Jon Garland, Joey Gathright, Brian Giles, Troy Glaus, Tom Glavine, Carlos Gomez, Carlos Gonzalez, Alex Gordon, Curtis Granderson, Khalil Greene, Ken Griffey, Eddie Guardado, Vladimir Guerrero, Carlos Guillen, Jose Guillen, Franklin Gutierrez, Travis Hafner, Cole Hamels, Mike Hampton, Aaron Harang, J.J. Hardy, Danny Haren, Brad Hawpe, Todd Helton, Felix Hernandez, Livan Hernandez, Shawn Hill, Trevor Hoffman, Matt Holliday, Ryan Howard, Tim Hudson, Torii Hunter, Chris Iannetta, Edwin Jackson, Geoff Jenkins, Bobby Jenks, Ubaldo Jimenez, Josh Johnson, Nick Johnson, Randy Johnson, Jacque Jones, Andruw Jones, Chipper Jones, Todd Jones, Scott Kazmir, Matt Kemp, Jason Kendall, Jeff Kent, Ian Kinsler, Paul Konerko, Kevin Kouzmanoff, John Lackey, Adam LaRoche, Brandon League, Carlos Lee, Derrek Lee, Jon Lester, Fred Lewis, Brad Lidge, Jon Lieber, Ted Lilly, Tim Lincecum, Francisco Liriano, Paul Lo Duca, Esteban Loaiza, James Loney, Evan Longoria, Braden Looper, Jose Lopez, Derek Lowe, Mike Lowell, Noah Lowry, Greg Maddux, Paul Maholm, John Maine, Shaun Marcum, Nick Markakis, Carlos Marmol, Jason Marquis, Victor Martinez, Fernando Martinez, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Gary Matthews, Cameron Maybin, Dustin McGowan, Gil Meche, Lastings Milledge, Andrew Miller, Kevin Millwood, Justin Morneau, Matt Morris, Jamie Moyer, Brett Myers, Ricky Nolasco, Scott Olsen, Magglio Ordonez, Roy Oswalt, Lyle Overbay, Micah Owings, Johnny Estrada, Jake Peavy, Dustin Pedroia, Carlos Pena, Hunter Pence, Brad Penny, Oliver Perez, Brandon Phillips, Mike Piazza, Felix Pie, Juan Pierre, Placido Polanco, Mark Prior, Scott Proctor, Albert Pujols, Carlos Quentin, Mike Rabelo, Hanley Ramirez, Horacio Ramirez, Aramis Ramirez, Manny Ramirez, Jon Rauch, Edgar Renteria, Anthony Reyes, Alex Rios, Juan Rivera, Brian Roberts, Dave Roberts, Nate Robertson, Fernando Rodney, Francisco Rodriguez, Kenny Rogers, Scott Rolen, Jimmy Rollins, Aaron Rowand, C.C. Sabathia, Takashi Saito, Freddy Sanchez, Johan Santana, Joe Saunders, Curt Schilling, Jason Schmidt, Luke Scott, Richie Sexson, Ben Sheets, Gary Sheffield, George Sherrill, Scot Shields, James Shields, Kelly Shoppach, Carlos Silva, Grady Sizemore, Kevin Slowey, John Smoltz, Ian Snell, Andy Sonnanstine, Joakim Soria, Alfonso Soriano, Justin Speier, Matt Stairs, Ian Stewart, Huston Street, Jeff Suppan, Nick Swisher, Willy Taveras, Miguel Tejada, Marcus Thames, Ryan Theriot, Jim Thome, Troy Tulowitzki, Dan Uggla, B.J. Upton, Justin Upton, Chase Utley, Jose Valverde, Justin Verlander, Shane Victorino, Adam Wainwright, Chien-Ming Wang, Jarrod Washburn, Jered Weaver, Brandon Webb, Vernon Wells, Dontrelle Willis, Reggie Willits, C.J. Wilson, Randy Winn, Kerry Wood, David Wright, Kevin Youkilis, Michael Young, Dmitri Young, Delmon Young, Carlos Zambrano, Ryan Zimmerman, Barry Zito, Joel Zumaya, Luis Ayala, CJ Wilson , Joba Chamberlain, Joe Torre, Brian Cashman, Jose Reyes (SS), Chris Young (Pitcher), Chris B Young (Outfield), Adam Jones

This is an article I put up the other day. it got alot of votes and comments and I just want to give everyone a chance to read it. Right now, everyone is caught up in the New York Mets acquiring Johan Santana for a decent package of 4 prospects, though it doesn't resemble the package that Arizona

- Check out the post & scoring at Dirtlocker.com
- Full post and images at ArmchairGM

2008 MLB Power Rankings (via ArmchairGM)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Jeremy Accardo, Bronson Arroyo, Garrett Atkins, Brandon Backe, Homer Bailey, Rocco Baldelli, Brian Bannister, Miguel Batista, Jason Bay, Josh Beckett, Erik Bedard, Joe Beimel, Carlos Beltran, Adrian Beltre, Lance Berkman, Yuniesky Betancourt, Rafael Betancourt, Chad Billingsley, Joe Blanton, Willie Bloomquist, Jeremy Bonderman, Boof Bonser, Joe Borowski, Michael Bourn, Ryan Braun, Yhency Brazoban, A.J. Burnett, Pat Burrell, Dave Bush, Billy Butler, Eric Byrnes, Miguel Cabrera, Orlando Cabrera, Matt Cain, Mike Cameron, Matt Capps, Chris Capuano, Fausto Carmona, Chris Carter, Eric Chavez, Ryan Church, Aaron Cook, Chad Cordero, Francisco Cordero, Manny Corpas, Carl Crawford, Michael Cuddyer, Doug Davis, Rajai Davis, David DeJesus, Carlos Delgado, Stephen Drew, Zach Duke, Elijah Dukes, Adam Dunn, Jermaine Dye, David Eckstein, Jim Edmonds, Kelvim Escobar, Andre Ethier, Pedro Feliz, Prince Fielder, Jesus Flores, Jeff Francis, Brian Fuentes, Rafael Furcal, Eric Gagne, Yovani Gallardo, Ryan Garko, Jon Garland, Joey Gathright, Brian Giles, Troy Glaus, Tom Glavine, Carlos Gomez, Carlos Gonzalez, Alex Gordon, Curtis Granderson, Khalil Greene, Ken Griffey, Eddie Guardado, Vladimir Guerrero, Carlos Guillen, Jose Guillen, Franklin Gutierrez, Travis Hafner, Cole Hamels, Mike Hampton, Aaron Harang, Danny Haren, Brad Hawpe, Todd Helton, Felix Hernandez, Livan Hernandez, Shawn Hill, Trevor Hoffman, Matt Holliday, Ryan Howard, Tim Hudson, Torii Hunter, Chris Iannetta, Edwin Jackson, Geoff Jenkins, Bobby Jenks, Ubaldo Jimenez, Josh Johnson, Nick Johnson, Randy Johnson, Jacque Jones, Andruw Jones, Chipper Jones, Todd Jones, Scott Kazmir, Matt Kemp, Jason Kendall, Jeff Kent, Ian Kinsler, Paul Konerko, Kevin Kouzmanoff, John Lackey, Adam LaRoche, Brandon League, Carlos Lee, Derrek Lee, Jon Lester, Fred Lewis, Brad Lidge, Jon Lieber, Ted Lilly, Tim Lincecum, Francisco Liriano, Paul Lo Duca, Esteban Loaiza, James Loney, Evan Longoria, Braden Looper, Jose Lopez, Derek Lowe, Mike Lowell, Noah Lowry, Greg Maddux, Paul Maholm, John Maine, Shaun Marcum, Nick Markakis, Carlos Marmol, Jason Marquis, Victor Martinez, Fernando Martinez, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Gary Matthews, Cameron Maybin, Dustin McGowan, Gil Meche, Lastings Milledge, Andrew Miller, Kevin Millwood, Justin Morneau, Matt Morris, Jamie Moyer, Brett Myers, Ricky Nolasco, Scott Olsen, Magglio Ordonez, Roy Oswalt, Lyle Overbay, Micah Owings, Johnny Estrada, Dustin Pedroia, Carlos Pena, Hunter Pence, Brad Penny, Oliver Perez, Brandon Phillips, Mike Piazza, Felix Pie, Juan Pierre, Placido Polanco, Mark Prior, Scott Proctor, Albert Pujols, Carlos Quentin, Mike Rabelo, Hanley Ramirez, Horacio Ramirez, Aramis Ramirez, Manny Ramirez, Jon Rauch, Edgar Renteria, Anthony Reyes, Alex Rios, Juan Rivera, Brian Roberts, Dave Roberts, Nate Robertson, Fernando Rodney, Francisco Rodriguez, Kenny Rogers, Scott Rolen, Jimmy Rollins, Aaron Rowand, C.C. Sabathia, Takashi Saito, Freddy Sanchez, Johan Santana, Joe Saunders, Curt Schilling, Jason Schmidt, Luke Scott, Richie Sexson, Ben Sheets, Gary Sheffield, George Sherrill, Scot Shields, James Shields, Kelly Shoppach, Carlos Silva, Grady Sizemore, Kevin Slowey, John Smoltz, Ian Snell, Andy Sonnanstine, Joakim Soria, Alfonso Soriano, Justin Speier, Matt Stairs, Ian Stewart, Huston Street, Jeff Suppan, Nick Swisher, Willy Taveras, Miguel Tejada, Marcus Thames, Ryan Theriot, Jim Thome, Troy Tulowitzki, Dan Uggla, B.J. Upton, Justin Upton, Chase Utley, Jose Valverde, Justin Verlander, Shane Victorino, Adam Wainwright, Jarrod Washburn, Jered Weaver, Brandon Webb, Vernon Wells, Dontrelle Willis, Reggie Willits, C.J. Wilson, Randy Winn, Kerry Wood, David Wright, Kevin Youkilis, Michael Young, Dmitri Young, Delmon Young, Carlos Zambrano, Barry Zito, Joel Zumaya, Luis Ayala, CJ Wilson , Joba Chamberlain, Joe Torre, Brian Cashman, Jose Reyes (SS), Chris Young (Pitcher), Chris B Young (Outfield), Adam Jones

Right now, everyone is caught up in the New York Mets acquiring Johan Santana for a decent package of 4 prospects, though it doesn't resemble the package that Arizona gave up for Danny Haren (though that may be attributed to a more manageable contract). I believe that the Mets are the most talented

- Check out the post & scoring at Dirtlocker.com
- Full post and images at ArmchairGM

Chasing Cubtober: We (still) got Wood! (via ArmchairGM)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Ryan Dempster, Bob Howry, Carlos Marmol, Kerry Wood

Despite drawing interest from several other teams that were likely offering more guaranteed money and multi-year deals, Kerry Wood re-signed with the Chicago Cubs this afternoon. Wood signed a one-year contract worth $4.2 million. In 2007, Wood made only $1.75 million after making upwards of $30

- Check out the post & scoring at Dirtlocker.com
- Full post and images at ArmchairGM

Create Your Own Carl Crawford Trade Rumor (via Bugs and Cranks)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Ronny Cedeno, Hee Seop Choi, Carl Crawford, Sean Gallagher, Eric Hinske, Carlos Marmol, Sean Marshall, Matt Murton, Will Ohman, Corey Patterson, Eric Patterson, Felix Pie, Jeff Samardzija, Brian Cashman

Since everyone in Chicago (and many other major league cities) seems to be talking about bringing Carl Crawford to town, we thought it's high time we discuss it here. With the Devil* Rays unlikely to sign him to a long-term d...

- Check out the post & scoring at Dirtlocker.com
- Full post and images at Bugs and Cranks

Chasing Cubtober: Rewarding your own. Dempster to start. ...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Ronny Cedeno, Francisco Cordero, Carl Crawford, Ryan Dempster, Eric Gagne, Sean Gallagher, Bob Howry, Jason Kendall, Ted Lilly, Carlos Marmol, Jason Marquis, Sean Marshall, Mark Prior, Mariano Rivera, Carlos Silva, Geovany Soto, Kerry Wood

The Cubs have a busy off-season ahead of them, but don't expect something like last year's free agent shopping spree. The Cubs will likely focus first on rewarding two of their own free-agents, pitcher Kerry Wood and catcher Jason Kendall. The Cubs would likely bring back Kendall if he would be

- Check out the post & scoring at Dirtlocker.com
- Full post and images at ArmchairGM

Bullpen changes will start with Dempster on ChicagoSports.com (via Ball Hype)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Ryan Dempster, Bob Howry, Carlos Marmol, Kerry Wood

ORLANDO -- It's no secret the Cubs want to hang onto Kerry Wood. But their sales pitch to him contains an interesting twist. In his recent conversations with Wood, general manager Jim Hendry has told Wood he sees him joining Bob Howry in the closer's role if he returns, with Carlos Marmol serving as a setup man for him. Ryan Dempster, the Cubs' primary closer the last three seasons, has bee...

- Check out the post & scoring at Dirtlocker.com
- Full post and images at Ball Hype

The D-Backs are Movin' on Up! (via Bugs and Cranks)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Stephen Drew, Conor Jackson, Carlos Marmol, Mark Reynolds, Carlos Zambrano

Game 1: Arizona 3, Chicago 1 Game 2: Arizona 8, Chicago 4 Game 3: Arizona 5, Chicago 1 Cheers: There was plenty to be cheerful about in the D-Backs' Dugout. Arizona was scoring runs, pitching great and playing gre...

- Check out the post & scoring at Dirtlocker.com
- Full post and images at Bugs and Cranks

NLDS Pt. 1: Confounding Diamondbacks Complete the Sweep (via Deadspin)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Eric Byrnes, Livan Hernandez, Jacque Jones, Carlos Marmol, Aramis Ramirez, Justin Upton, Chris B Young (Outfield)

The Diamondbacks needed just one pitch to establish a lead that they would never relinquish. Chris Young, easily the most overlooked of the National League's top three rookies, starting things off wing a bang when he deposited Rich Hill's first offering into the left field...

- Check out the post & scoring at Dirtlocker.com
- Full post and images at Deadspin