--RHP Kevin Gregg was named the closer for the Cubs over RHP Carlos Marmol, considered by many to be an All-Star closer in waiting. 

The Cubs got through spring training relatively unscathed from a health standpoint, but manager Lou Piniella was eager to see his regular-season lineup intact after getting C Geovany Soto and CF Kosuke Fukudome back from the World Baseball Classic. 

The Cubs entered the final week of spring training in good health with almost all of their position battles settled, save for a tweak here or there. 

Sean Marshall had his second straight rough outing since earning the No. 

Sean Marshall had his second straight rough outing since earning the No. 

Sean Marshall had his second straight rough outing since earning the No. 

Sean Marshall had his second straight rough outing since earning the No. 

The Angels owe their fifth OF $33 million. 

The Angels owe their fifth OF $33 million. 

Rich Harden returned to the mound for the first time since March 15 because of food poisoning and gave up three homers and five runs in the Chicago Cubs' 8-8, 10-inning tie with the Kansas City Royals on Monday. 

2009 Chicago Cubs ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Houston, 7:05 p. 

2009 Chicago Cubs ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Houston, 7:05 p. 

Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella has picked Kevin Gregg to be the team's closer heading into the season. 

Mark DeRosa and Kerry Wood each had an excellent day against their former team. 

Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella picked Kevin Gregg to be the team's closer heading into the season.