Marmol

It seems as though the Cubbies have been playing Carlos Marmol in situations he isn't supposed to be in. Today, the Cubs had a comfortable lead (7-2) over the D'backs, and Piniella puts in Marmol in the 9th. I've seen too much of Marmol this year, and overusing this guy is a bad idea. Why not put in Howry for two innings (especially when he hasn't seen as much action as in the past)? I remember in '03 how the Astros overused Lidge, Dotel, and Wagner, and as a result, they crashed & burned the last week (thus allowing the Cubs to win the Division). The Cubs are being cautious with Woodie as the closer, but when it comes to crunch time, they better make sure Marmol will be ready in September.