Carlos Marmol to replace Kerry Wood on All-Star roster

by Unique on Jul 13, 2008 12:19 PM CDT

Making it 8?

Wood will not play in the 2008 All-Star Game but will attend the festivities. Marmol (2-3, 4.13 ERA, 3 Sv, 52.1 IP, 29 H, 70 SO) was selected because he was the relief pitcher who received the next highest vote total on the Player Ballot.

Press Release (MLB.com)

I'm hoping he doesn't pitch in the game -- he really needs the time off, maybe even moreso than Wood.

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I predict Marmol will throw the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th, and if it should go extras, he'd be good to go.

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by northsider on Jul 13, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions

Then he'll throw a

complete game shutout, in relief, on Friday.

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by Unique on Jul 13, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions

LOL

by northsider on Jul 13, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions

And he also pitches for both teams in the Futures Game and pitches for all of the HR derby.

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by Bump Bailey on Jul 13, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions

I demand

that we have a re-vote now.

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 13, 2008 12:26 PM CDT reply actions

Since this game counts for home field advantage

I would much prefer a pitcher from a different team whose is doing good to take that spot. It might be needed.

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by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 13, 2008 12:31 PM CDT reply actions

I agree and that is a very good point....games that are so well evenly matched

...like this often come down to the bullpens and the NL relievers cant even come close to matching the AL guns like Rivera, Papelbon, Nathan and of course K Rod.

Talk about firepower.

Not sure that a replacement for Marmol would even begin to match that roster though.

by JB 23 on Jul 13, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Maybe Lou'll come to his senses

and not use him. Then again, knowing Lou….

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by Emelie on Jul 13, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply actions

Lou's not the manager

Although I’d assume he would be consulted since he’ll be there.

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by JohnM on Jul 13, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions

that's what I'm hoping

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by Emelie on Jul 13, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Not because of his performance,

But I was really stoked to see Wood in the all star game. Disappointed, actually. He’s always been one of my favs, so I guess… oh well.

Since Soriano, Wood aren’t in the game, do they get the bonus and contract bonus’? Anyone know?

Can't wait for the Cubs in '08!!!

by fuzzycubfan on Jul 13, 2008 12:39 PM CDT reply actions

Yes they do

Aramis Ramirez- NL MVP
Kosuke Fukudome- NL ROY
Carlos Marmol- Rolaids Relief Man

by sheamcmurray on Jul 13, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions

what time of bonus are we talking about?

by Glacier on Jul 13, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions

I hope Woody still goes...

...and that Marmol learns something on the trip. Hopefully from the bench, as I’d love to see him get some rest.

Dave

by Dave in the basement on Jul 13, 2008 12:46 PM CDT reply actions

What crap

He needs to be sat for a while; maybe sent down to regain his form

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by lostinthevines on Jul 13, 2008 12:53 PM CDT reply actions

This...

is not a good thing.

by bison on Jul 13, 2008 1:17 PM CDT reply actions

no it isnt

but how do you tell the youngster he cant be an allstar?

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by cubsluver22 on Jul 13, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions

He earned the votes to be there.

He was selected because he had the most votes after Wood (see the main post above).

But, like many of you, I would have preferred that Mármol rested during the break. Throwing more is the opposite of what he needs right now.

by Fraggin Judge on Jul 13, 2008 6:27 PM CDT reply actions

The Cubs could have had him decline the spot if they were that concerned.

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by Al Yellon on Jul 13, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions

He needs rest,

but necessarily for his arm. He needs to get to bed earlier.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 13, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions

Why do you say that?

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 14, 2008 3:42 AM CDT up reply actions

Marmol

isn’t hurt. Lou left him in that game Saturday because he was pissed at him and wanted to teach him a lesson.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 14, 2008 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions

If that's true...

... it’s even more inexcusable than I originally thought.

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by Al Yellon on Jul 14, 2008 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm not sure.

I kinda understood, but I dunno. Sometimes shaming is an effective motivator.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 14, 2008 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions

Maybe, but...

... do you really want to risk losing a game for that purpose? Lou hates losing.

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by Al Yellon on Jul 14, 2008 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions

Marmol deserves the spot

despite his recent struggles. It just seems ironic right now because he has sucked, but in the overall scheme of things he deserves the bid. On that note, he DEFINATLY needs the rest, or looking at it in a positive way, maybe if he pitches in the all-star game he can boost his confidence

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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions

If anyone wants to leave a paragraph or two describing their thoughts on the first half

I am really curious to see what people think here on my post from last night, Breathe, breathe in the air. I dont mean to self advertise my post, but I would like to see where people are generally standing right now half way through the season

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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions

it's a recommended fanpost - what more could you want?

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by ballhawk on Jul 13, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah, give it a rest. You're posting this in every thread, Southside. The same people read all of the threads...

by northsider on Jul 13, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Is it odd

that I’m really hoping Marmol will be there, but sit it out, and Demp will take a moment to revive his closer role? I’d be more comfortable with that.

I love Marmol and am really happy for him—but dude. This is so not the right move! And losing home field if he comes in while he’s struggling so much scares me a lot.

Totally cool that he was the next highest reliever on the players ballots though. Shows a lot of respect for the Cubs pen that those two went 1-2.

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by slcathena on Jul 13, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions

Remember our closer Dempster?

Do we need to revisit those days in such an important game? Plus, Ryan doesn’t seem to pitch well in NY—-maybe that’s just Shea but still I don’t want him anywhere near a closing spot in this situation.

by ak123 on Jul 13, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions