Closer Update: San Diego, Seattle, Chicago

Throughout the year we will be posting updates on closers. Here are three closer situations that we have some take on

Heath Bell - We all figured he was the heir to the closer job once Trevor Hoffman left. The Padres inked him to a 1 year deal through arbitration and are looking to lock him up long-term. Its his job for sure.

Roy Corcoran - Corcoran is the leading candidate for the closer job in Seattle and recently reported that he is confident he will get the job and that he can do it. We feel this job is still up in the air and it won't be decided till sometime during Spring Training, but we agree wit Roy. He is the leading guy for the closer role in Seattle

Chicago - Today Lou Pinella reported that Marmol isn't the shoe-in replacement for Kerry Wood. He will make Carlos Marmol and Kevin Gregg compete for the job during spring training. Going back to last year, Pinella loves Marmol in the 8th and a dominant closer in the 9th. The problem is, Gregg isn't dominant, so we think Marmol will emerge the closer, and Gregg the setup man.

Checkout our closer report for more updates.