On Saturday, he blew a five run lead in the ninth inning which cost Rich Harden his first win as a Cub.  Today, Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol is an All-Star.  National League manager Clint Hurdle named Marmol as the replacement for Kerry Wood who had to be removed from the All-Star roster due to a blister.

Hurdlesaid Marmol was selected because he received more votes than any other reliever not selected from the Player's Ballot.  Now, Marmol will not get the rest Cubs manager Lou Piniella was expecting him to get during the All-Star break to help get him back on track.

In 49 games in 2008, Marmol is 2-3 with three saves and a 4.13 ERA with 70 strikeouts in 52 1/3 innings pitched.