Marmol losing his command sucks, but at least it wasn’t a willful decision to do something stupid. Not throwing a fastball to Theriot was just infuriatingly dumb. I’d love to know whose decision it was to call that pitch. It might not be fair to blame it entirely on Marmol — though he can’t be absolved of guilt, either.

So many players on the 2011 Cubs had disappointing seasons, from (Colvin, Byrd, Dempster, Soriano, Zambrano). But Marmol probably fell the farthest. After addressing the Zambrano situation, Theo should probably figure out what to do with Marmol.

…the last week, probably deserves a share as well.

Anyway, everything tends to play itself out over 162, which is the beauty of baseball. Although they are the Cards, you have to respect what that organization stands for and when you look at a guy like LaRussa, it really sinks in, how much of a goof Quade was.

Granted he blew a few big saves in September but I think he’s a free agent and one has to imagine he has a good relationship with Theo Epstein. He could use a change of scenery after how they fell apart.

Having Marshall, Marmol, Wood (hopefully) and Papelbon in the bullpen would make one of the strongest bullpens in the NL Central.

The Sep 24th game still bothers me, i went out to watch college football that day yet I couldn’t take my eyes off the Cubs/Cards game knowing a Cubs win would more or less eliminate the Cards. Marmol’s complete meltdown was stunning and ruined the day for me as the Cards knew they were right back in it with that win, from sudden death to new found life. The celebrated like the won the world series. Yes, Carlos, you need a ring too.

of Cutler not seeming to feel like playing against the Pack in the last regular season game last year, which allowed the Packers to sneak in the playoffs. We know what happened from there.

acted loud,vulgar and rowdy and Wrigley . that was until I saw them in action at Miller Park at a night game in August . Maybe Miller park should consider a 2 beer limit on alcohol .