Sean Marshall
- Height: 6-7
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Born: Aug 30, 1982
- Debut: April 9, 2006
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
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Newsbreakers
August 7, 2009
Sean Marshall made an emergency start for the Cubs against the Rockies on Friday night after Carlos Zambrano was unable to go with a back injury, but gave up three runs in two innings en route to taking the loss, as the Rockies won 6-2 in Denver.
Our View:
Marshall will likely stay in the bullpen even if Big Z lands on the DL, as the recently acquired Tom Gorzelanny would be in line to take his spot.
July 13, 2009
Sean Marshall was part of some unusual maneuvering by Cubs manager Lou Piniella in the ninth inning on Sunday. After coming in to face Nick Stavinoha, who he walked, Sweet Lou moved his lone lefty reliever into left field and brought in Aaron Heilman to face Brendan Ryan (a right handed bat), who he struck out. Lou then brought Marshall back in, and he retired pinch-hitter Jarrett Hoffpauir and Colby Rasmus.
Our View:
It was a decidedly Tony La Russa-esque move in a game in which he was managing against the king of micro-managing. While it didn't work to perfection, La Russa pinch hit the righty hitting Hoffpauir for lefty Skip Schumaker, it was ingenious nonetheless, and the Cubs allowed no runs in the inning despite loading the bases with no outs. Marshall replaced Alfonso Soriano in left field before Reed Johnson spelled him.
May 31, 2009
Sean Marshall got rocked by the Dodgers on Sunday, giving up seven earned runs (eight total) off eight hits and one walk while striking out two in 4.1 innings.
Our View:
Marshall took the loss and fell to 3-4. This was not the right time for Marshall to get shelled, as manager Lou Piniella had already come out and said that Marshall, not Randy Wells, would likely be relegated to the bullpen once Rich Harden returns from the DL. Marshall can safely be dropped at this point if you happen to still own him.
May 30, 2009
Sean Marshall could head back to the bullpen after his next start, according to the Chicago Tribune. Randy Wells has pitched well enough to remain in the rotation, so once Zambrano and Harden return, Marshall appears to be the odd man out.
Our View:
Marshall made most of his appearances last season out of the bullpen, so this shouldn't be a big adjustment. He has appeared in 10 games this season, seven starts. In those starts, the left-hander has a good 3.63 ERA.
May 26, 2009
Sean Marshall allowed just one run on four hits and two walks over five innings and got the complete game win on Tuesday. The Cubs' 6-1 victory was completed early due to rain. Marshall struck out six and improved to 3-3 on the season.
Our View:
This was a perfect scenario for Marshall. A pitcher who can't go deep in games gets a five-inning rain-shortened complete game win. Marshall's ERA is down to 3.70 this season, and he's been more than serviceable. However, he'll likely head to the bullpen when Rich Harden returns.
May 21, 2009
Sean Marshall allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and a walk over five innings in the Cubs' 3-1 loss to the Cardinals on Thursday. He allowed two home runs and was handed his third loss.
Our View:
Marshall has been decent this season, but has had trouble going deep in games. He has eclipsed six innings just two times all season, and although his ERA is currently under 4.00, he's not a strong starter outside of NL-only leagues.
May 11, 2009
Sean Marshall could be moved to the bullpen when Carlos Zambrano is ready to return to the rotation, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Our View:
Manager Lou Piniella will eithe drop Marshall or Randy Wells from the rotation, and noted that he likes the way Wells throws the ball. Marshall holds a 4.15 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 26 innings of work (six games, four starts).
May 10, 2009
Although it was not his most impressive outing, Sunday marked Sean Marshall's first win of the season. The Cubs' fifth starter lasted five innings and allowed five hits, three walks, and two runs, while striking out two.
Our View:
Marshall will likely continue to improve throughout his first season as a full-time starter, but he is not worth much in regards to fantasy value.
May 5, 2009
Sean Marshall fell to 0-2 on the season Tuesday after allowing five runs on eight hits and a walk over seven innings. He only struck out one hitter in the game and the Cubs lost to the Giants 6-2.
Our View:
Marshall has been decent this season, but the wheels started to come off on Tuesday. His ERA jumped from 3.32 to 4.15 and the one strikeout was especially frustrating for fantasy owners. The Cubs will need more than this out of him with Big Z on the DL.
April 16, 2009
Sean Marshall, who lasted five innings, gave up three runs off seven hits and two walks while striking out four against St. Louis on Thursday in his first start of the season.
Our View:
It was not an awful start for Marshall, but certainly not too sharp either, and resulted in a no-decision. Marshall's next start will come Wednesday, April 22, against Cincinnati.
April 16, 2009
Sean Marshall will make his first start of the season on Thursday when the Cubs take on the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
Our View:
The left-hander allowed just one run to the Cardinals over 11 innings last season. Still, it's not an ideal fantasy matchup as it his first start of the season and the Cardinals are coming off of a game in which they scored 12 runs. Marshall has intriguing stuff and is well-composed on the mound. He is certainly worth consideration in NL Only formats.
March 31, 2009
Sean Marshall got blasted by the Angels on Tuesday, allowing eight runs on eight hits and two walks in just 3.1 innings. He received his first loss of the spring.
Our View:
Despite this drubbing, Marshall still projects to be the fifth starter in the Cubs rotation this season. He may crumble down the stretch if his inning totals become too bloated, but he's worth a look in NL-only leagues.
March 21, 2009
Sean Marshall had another strong start Saturday. He allowed two runs on five hits over five innings and struck out three. He earned the victory and is 3-0 this spring.
Our View:
Marshall has has a fantastic spring and it might push him into the back end of the Cubs rotation. If that happens he would have value as a hurler in NL-only leagues.
March 19, 2009
Despite a strong spring from Aaron Heilman, Cubs' manager Lou Piniella has named Sean Marshall the team's fifth starter, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Marshall has allowed just one earned run in 14.1 innings of work this spring. The 26-year-old does not have dominating stuff, but his variety of breaking pitches and his deft control of them keeps hitters guessing. The nomination as a regular starter means he should be considered in NL-only leagues.
March 14, 2009
The fifth spot in the Cubs' rotation is Sean Marshall's to lose, according to the Chicago Tribune. Skipper Lou Piniella said, "He has done absolutely nothing to hurt his chances. He is throwing the ball as well as I have seen him throw it. He came in here as the front-runner and, truthfully, he has not lost that status."
Our View:
Marshall would be worth targeting as a late-round flier if he is named the Cubs' fifth starter in the rotation.
March 9, 2009
Sean Marshall pitched four brilliant innings Sunday against Texas, scattering two hits and striking out three.
Our View:
All the best starts in the world during spring training may not mean Marshall gets the bump to the rotation. With little room in the rotation for a left-hander not named Ted Lilly, Marshall may be better served in long relief, where he can utilize his durability and strike out capabilities.
January 7, 2009
MLB.com reports that Sean Marshall may is the favorite to open the season as the Cubs' fifth starter.
Our View:
Marshall has plenty of upside as he has exhibited excellent control in the majors. He threw 65.1 innings last season and posted a 3.86 ERA. However, he is currently the Cubs only left hander out of the bullpen, so they may hesitate bumping him into the rotation.
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