Will Carlos Marmol take the job and run with it? (1 Viewer)

[JohnnyU]

Marmol struck out the side and picked up his first save today. He's got great stuff, and he's looked very good this season so far. He has better stuff than anyone in the pen. Dumpster may never close for the Cubs again IMO.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

he didn't strike out the side and he looked shaky last night giving up 3 straight hits to open up the inning, but he certainly looks like he could be the closer of the future. I just hope he passes Howry. Worry about passing Dempster when the time comes.

 

[nase]

I'm shocked that he came in after having a bad outing yesterday. This is the 2nd night in a row that they have brought him out in the 9th though so I'm guessing that they are trying him out as a closer. I expect Howry to get an opp. here and there but it looks like Marmol is the better bet right now.

 

[JohnnyU]

he didn't strike out the side and he looked shaky last night giving up 3 straight hits to open up the inning, but he certainly looks like he could be the closer of the future there.

Oops, he struck out 2 today, not the side, my bad. He also struck out 2 last night after loading the bases. He's only given up 3 runs in 21 IP this year (counting today), striking out 29 and 8 walks. He sure looks like the closer of the future to me.

 

[TitusIII]

His minor league stats say no, his "stuff" says maybe...

He may just be a little too wild...

I guess he came in as a hitter...http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/M/Carlos-Marmol.shtml

 

[MrPhoenix]

Smart: Picking up Marmol off the waiver wire

Smart: Picking up Dempster

Not Smart: Dumping Marmol a couple days before you acquire Dempster

 

[JohnnyU]

His minor league stats say no, his "stuff" says maybe...He may just be a little too wild...

His minor league numbers doesn't indicate he's that wild. Not a great K/BB ratio 438/194, but I've seen a lot worse.

 

[jagbag]

His minor league stats say no, his "stuff" says maybe...

He may just be a little too wild...

I guess he came in as a hitter...http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/M/Carlos-Marmol.shtml

But Dempster is not any better. He walks a bunch as well or so it seems.

I think Marmol will take over the role of closer next year.

 

[Gaddis]

Marmol is still to raw to be a regular closer. And sometimes it takes him a dozen pitches to get the feel for his slider. Closers don't have that kind of time.

 

[MrPhoenix]

Marmol is still to raw to be a regular closer. And sometimes it takes him a dozen pitches to get the feel for his slider. Closers don't have that kind of time.

And at 3.38 WRA with a 1.01 WHIP, Dempster hasn't really done anything to deserve losing his closer job.

 

[Gaddis]

Marmol is still to raw to be a regular closer. And sometimes it takes him a dozen pitches to get the feel for his slider. Closers don't have that kind of time.

And at 3.38 WRA with a 1.01 WHIP, Dempster hasn't really done anything to deserve losing his closer job.

Yup. He's fashionable to pick on, but he's been doing a decent job. And as a manager, the big problem with changing closers is that you'd better be right.

 

[JohnnyU]

Marmol is still to raw to be a regular closer. And sometimes it takes him a dozen pitches to get the feel for his slider. Closers don't have that kind of time.

And at 3.38 WRA with a 1.01 WHIP, Dempster hasn't really done anything to deserve losing his closer job.

Yup. He's fashionable to pick on, but he's been doing a decent job. And as a manager, the big problem with changing closers is that you'd better be right.

I agree, but if Marmol is lights out while Dumpster is on the DL, the manager may be inclined not to change.

 

[Warehouse Nasty]

Marmol is still to raw to be a regular closer. And sometimes it takes him a dozen pitches to get the feel for his slider. Closers don't have that kind of time.

And at 3.38 WRA with a 1.01 WHIP, Dempster hasn't really done anything to deserve losing his closer job.

Yup. He's fashionable to pick on, but he's been doing a decent job. And as a manager, the big problem with changing closers is that you'd better be right.

I agree, but if Marmol is lights out while Dumpster is on the DL, the manager may be inclined not to change.

I love Marmol. In fact, I'm going to Wrigley next month and I am going to get a Marmol jersey if I can find one. I completely agree with you that he's the closer of the future but Dempster's a vet and he's been good this year. He'll have the job when he gets back. If he starts to fail, then Marmol could get a shot.

 

[birds07]

so glad angel guzman got hurt at just the right time.

 

[MrPhoenix]

Marmol is still to raw to be a regular closer. And sometimes it takes him a dozen pitches to get the feel for his slider. Closers don't have that kind of time.

And at 3.38 WRA with a 1.01 WHIP, Dempster hasn't really done anything to deserve losing his closer job.

Yup. He's fashionable to pick on, but he's been doing a decent job. And as a manager, the big problem with changing closers is that you'd better be right.

I agree, but if Marmol is lights out while Dumpster is on the DL, the manager may be inclined not to change.

I love Marmol. In fact, I'm going to Wrigley next month and I am going to get a Marmol jersey if I can find one. I completely agree with you that he's the closer of the future but Dempster's a vet and he's been good this year. He'll have the job when he gets back. If he starts to fail, then Marmol could get a shot.

One thing to look at is if Marmol does well, then Dempster could be moved at the deadline. Houston, perhaps?

 

[pigskin pimp]

Guy sounds like LaTroy Hawkins, who also had great stuff, and was back in the day 'the closer of the future' guy.

 

[SeveredHorseHeads]

Guy sounds like LaTroy Hawkins, who also had great stuff, and was back in the day 'the closer of the future' guy.

Marmol actually has movement on his fastball.I doubt he takes over the closer role this year, but down the line it will probably happen.

 

[Knightro]

I would be more concerned with Marmol's flyball tendencies in Wrigley. He has traditionally been an extreme flyball pitcher and hot summers in Chicago tend to exacerbate that issue.

 

[Da Beers]

One thing to look at is if Marmol does well, then Dempster could be moved at the deadline. Houston, perhaps?

Doesn't make sense at all to me. Cubs are playing themselves back into a playoff race, and Houston's going nowhere.Why would the Cubs (or Astros) do this?

 

[Warehouse Nasty]

Marmol is still to raw to be a regular closer. And sometimes it takes him a dozen pitches to get the feel for his slider. Closers don't have that kind of time.

And at 3.38 WRA with a 1.01 WHIP, Dempster hasn't really done anything to deserve losing his closer job.

Yup. He's fashionable to pick on, but he's been doing a decent job. And as a manager, the big problem with changing closers is that you'd better be right.

I agree, but if Marmol is lights out while Dumpster is on the DL, the manager may be inclined not to change.

I love Marmol. In fact, I'm going to Wrigley next month and I am going to get a Marmol jersey if I can find one. I completely agree with you that he's the closer of the future but Dempster's a vet and he's been good this year. He'll have the job when he gets back. If he starts to fail, then Marmol could get a shot.

One thing to look at is if Marmol does well, then Dempster could be moved at the deadline. Houston, perhaps?

Major league teams don't think in terms of fantasy implications. The better Marmol does, the better the Cubs bullpen is. That's a very important asset to a team trying to make a playoff run.

 

[pigskin pimp]

One thing to look at is if Marmol does well, then Dempster could be moved at the deadline. Houston, perhaps?

Doesn't make sense at all to me. Cubs are playing themselves back into a playoff race, and Houston's going nowhere.Why would the Cubs (or Astros) do this?

I thought the word was, if Marmol could handle the job, the Cubs want Dempster in the rotation.

 

[SeveredHorseHeads]

One thing to look at is if Marmol does well, then Dempster could be moved at the deadline. Houston, perhaps?

Doesn't make sense at all to me. Cubs are playing themselves back into a playoff race, and Houston's going nowhere.Why would the Cubs (or Astros) do this?

I thought the word was, if Marmol could handle the job, the Cubs want Dempster in the rotation.

That was before Marhsall came back. Now Dempster says he wants to close the rest of the season. Who knows whats going on with that.

 

[Night Hawks]

Marmol is still to raw to be a regular closer. And sometimes it takes him a dozen pitches to get the feel for his slider. Closers don't have that kind of time.

And at 3.38 WRA with a 1.01 WHIP, Dempster hasn't really done anything to deserve losing his closer job.

Yup. He's fashionable to pick on, but he's been doing a decent job. And as a manager, the big problem with changing closers is that you'd better be right.

I agree, but if Marmol is lights out while Dumpster is on the DL, the manager may be inclined not to change.

I love Marmol. In fact, I'm going to Wrigley next month and I am going to get a Marmol jersey if I can find one. I completely agree with you that he's the closer of the future but Dempster's a vet and he's been good this year. He'll have the job when he gets back. If he starts to fail, then Marmol could get a shot.

One thing to look at is if Marmol does well, then Dempster could be moved at the deadline. Houston, perhaps?

Absolutely 0% chance.I think Marmol will have the job sometime in the future (as others have said). His stuff is electric. He has two very good pitches and that is all a closer needs. BUt for now, it's Dempster's job and he won't give it up this season, barring injury.Marmol's exciting and some day he might be one of the Cubs top closers in recent history. BUt for now, he's an 6th, 7th, 8th inning guy.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Marmol looked wicked today. 4 Ks in 2 IP vs the Brewers.

 

[jagbag]

If he has control, like he did today, he can be dominant.

His stuff is really nasty, but when Dempster comes back I still think

he gets his job back.