Marmol Changes mind about WBC

Carlos Marmol has changed his mind about skipping the World Baseball Classic. Felipe Alou and other coaches for Team Dominican Republic convinced the right hander to change his mind. Marmol is a little nervous about leaving camp because he is competing. Cubs manager Lou Piniella said that it is an honor to have a chance to represent your country. Marmol will pitch for the Cubs on Monday and leave the team on Tuesday.

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Some more of the latest:

• The Cubs will take 18 players to Las Vegas for the 2 games against the White Sox on Wednesday and Thursday including Aramis Ramirez, Mike Fontenot, Alfonso Soriano, and Ryan Theriot.
• Harden threw today, but didn't end up pitching to hitters. He's about one week away from getting a Spring Training game according to Carrie Muskat.
• Milton Bradley is still day-to-day with a quad injury. He will not play this weekend.

I'll keep you posted.