Last year with the Florida Marlins, Gregg racked up 29 saves along with a 3.41 ERA. Acquired via trade in the offseason, Gregg hasn’t given up a run during spring training. That fact, along with Piniella being comfortable with Marmol as the setup man once again, allowed Gregg to win the top job in the bullpen.

Marmol, a 26-year-old out of the Dominican Republic with dynamic stuff, pitched very well last year. He had a 2.68 ERA, a WHIP of 0.93 and 114 strikeouts in 87.1 innings. Marmol also finished the year with 30 holds in 82 outings.

Despite losing out on the closer role, Marmol is the next in line if Gregg struggles at any point during the 2009 Major League Baseball season.

Here is a video of Gregg while with the Marlins robbing the Cubs of a hit with a behind the back stab:

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Scott Olsen and Josh Willingham of the Florida Marlins traded to the Washington Nationals for Emilio Bonifacio, P.J. Dean and Jake Smolinski
The Marlins were able to shed some salary and pick up a few decent prospects, while the Nationals added a good pitching prospect in Olsen and a good bat in Willingham.

Matt Holliday of the Colorado Rockies traded to the Oakland Athletics for Huston Street, Greg Smith and Carlos Gonzalez
Read our Matt Holliday trade analysis.

Nick Swisher and Kanekoa Texeira of the Chicago White Sox traded to the New York Yankees for Wilson Betemit, Jeff Marquez and Jhonny Nunez.
The Yankees get a possible everyday first baseman in Swisher, while the White Sox get a utility player in Betemit and two pitching prospects.

Kevin Gregg of the Florida Marlins traded to the Chicago Cubs for Jose Ceda
The Cubs get Gregg who should provide immediate bullpen help, while the Marlins get a star pitching prospect in Ceda.

Coco Crisp of the Boston Red Sox traded to the Kansas City Royals for Ramon Ramirez
The Royals get a centerfielder in Crisp, while the Red Sox get Ramirez to help their bullpen.

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