Kevin Gregg Wins Cubs Closing Duties

Cubs Manager Lou Piniella has named his new closer.

It's Kevin Gregg, who the Cubs acquired from Florida in December.

Carlos Marmol, who was also vying for the closer's job, will remain in his role of set-up man.

Gregg posted a 0.00 ERA through spring, while Marmol 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA along with five hit batters. Marmol also blew a save in the World Baseball Classic against The Netherlands.

Congratulations to Gregg on winning the Cubs closing duties.

The Kerry Wood Era Is Over In Chicago

The Cubs traded for Closer Kevin Gregg, ending Kerry Wood's ten years of service to the Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs made a shocking announcement on Friday.

The rumors were true. Kerry Wood was not coming back.

The Cubs on Thursday traded for Closer Kevin Gregg from Florida, ending Wood's career in Cubbie Blue.

Closing duties will now apparently go to Carlos Marmol, who was in the running to close last year. Gregg may also be used in Save situations this year.

As a Cubs fan, it pains me to write this. Wood's been one of the best, classiest guys in all of Baseball, and I can't beieve he's not coming back.

It's going to be hard to watch Kerry with his new team, but I think Cubs fans will wish him the best with his new ballclub.

It's the end of an era in Chicago.