09.29 - Last night marks the end of the 2011 season. Marshallfans.com will no longer be updated. Wishing Sean the best in future years.
Over the years, (mostly since Sean made the show) the hits on this site have steadily declined. This year was a new low. With so many media outlets covering professional baseball, and Sean being in a large media market, makes the time maintaining the site to hit ratio not worth the effort. Due to copyright restrictions, some content has not been available for posting.
I have enjoyed the past several years. After the epic collapse of the Red Sox this year, I am now routing for Theo Epstein to take over the Cubs and end their World Series Championship drought. Click on the picture to the left to see the last pictures posted.
09.26 - For Cubs, Marshall has the right stuff
CSNChicago.com
LOUIS – Sean Marshall isn't eccentric. He doesn't have a mohawk. He doesn't act like he just pounded four cans of Red Bull. Someday, somewhere, he still might have the right stuff to be a closer. Nothing seems to surprise or bother Marshall, ...
To Close Or Not To Close?
Cubbies Crib
With closer Carlos Marmol fresh off of a three year extension, and Sean Marshall and Kerry Wood in the mix as the set-up guys the Cubs bullpen was believed to be strong enough to keep the Cubs relevant for most of the season. ...
Sean Marshall feels Carlos Zambrano still has the talent to be ...
Watch Sean Marshall feels Carlos Zambrano still has the talent to be pitching somewhere, would welcome him back 'for sure' - 9/2 in the CSN Chicago Video
National League Game Capsules
Los Angeles Times
Rodrigo Lopez pitched six strong innings and Sean Marshall got out of trouble in the final frame, as the Cubs nipped the Astros by a run for the second time in this weekend series to hand Houston its 100th loss for the first time in franchise history. ...
Samardzija could join Cubs' rotation next season
Chicago Tribune
So has bullpen mate Sean Marshall. Manager Mike Quade says he hasn't thought about spring training plans, but says Samardzija is "a big, strong guy who has started before. There's plenty of reasons for people to mull over that possibility. ...
09.18 - Cubs bullpen piling up innings
Chicago Tribune
"One guy I've had my eye on lately is (Sean Marshall)." Marshall has made a team-high 73 appearances with 71 innings, which is close to his 80-74 last season. Samardzija, who got Friday's victory with one inning of relief, leads the pen with 853/4 ...
09.15 - Should Sean Marshall get a shot at the rotation? - Bleacher Nation ...
There has been a lot of talk recently about how Jeff Samardzija "deserves" a shot at the rotation next year because of the great year he has...
Cubs | Sean Marshall tagged with loss Friday - MLB Hot off the Wire
Cubs | Sean Marshall tagged with loss Friday - MLB.
09.09 - Now Playing: Sean Marshall takes Vine Line to the bullpen « Vine ...
By Vine Line
Rounding out Vine Line's September cover feature on Sean Marshall, here's a bonus video in which Sean Marshall shows Cubs fans how he throws his various breaking balls and talks about the transition to the bullpen. For more insider ...
09.06 - Quade will stick with Marmol as Cubs' closer for rest of season
Chicago Tribune
Sean Marshall works the mound against the Pirates during the ninth inning. (Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago Tribune) Sean Marshall saved the Cubs' win Sunday with a scoreless ninth, but manager Mike Quade said Carlos Marmol will remain his closer the remainder ...
09.04 - Carlos Marmol lets Cubs get slammed in 7-5 loss to Pirates
Chicago Sun-Times
That's true of each of the six mainstays — Samardzija, John Grabow, Sean Marshall, James Russell, Kerry Wood and Marmol — along with newer long-relief man Ramon Ortiz. Their cumulative ERA before Saturday was 3.53 through 4331/3 innings. ...
09.04 - Recap: San Francisco vs. Chicago Cubs
MiamiHerald.com
Beltran again had a chance to pull the hosts closer, but Sean Marshall induced an inning-ending fielder's choice to strand a pair. Marshall and Kerry Wood ...
Giants try to stop the bleeding in finale with Cubs
thescore.com
He also struck out six batters and added two hits at the plate before Sean Marshall, Kerry Wood and Carlos Marmol held the Giants off the board the rest of ...
Soriano hits long homer as Cubs top Giants 5-2
Inside Bay Area
Sean Marshall recorded his 29th hold—on his 29th birthday—and is one shy from matching Marmol's club record in 2008. The stagnant Giants failed to score ...
Garza enjoys damaging Giants' playoff hopes
WGN Radio
Garza said he couldn't complain with Quade's strategy, which worked fine when Sean Marshall got out of the inning on one pitch. "He made the right move," he ...
Cubs beat Giants 5-2 behind Garza, Soriano
Chicago Tribune
... of the inning knocked Garza out of the game. Sean Marshall and Kerry Wood got the game into the ninth, where Carlos Marmol came on to post his 31st save.
08.16 - Morning Box Score: Cubs 3-0 Post Big Z Blowup
Chicagoist
James Russell, Sean Marshall, Jeff Samardzija and Kerry Wood combined for 4-2/3 innings of scoreless relief to preserve a win for Rodrigo Lopez at Minute Maid Park. Wood picked up his first save on a night when Quade decided to give Carlos Marmol the ...
08.11 - Laynce Nix okay, will start Thursday
Washington Post (blog)
Nix pinch-hit in the seventh inning and hit a slow roller off Cubs left-handed reliever Sean Marshall to shortstop. He sprinted down the line, and after he crossed the first base bag he limped back to the dugout. “It's just the conditions here,” Nix ...
08.08 - Cubs' slip-up opens door for Reds
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Ryan Hanigan hit the go-ahead single off Sean Marshall (5-5) after Votto scored on Todd Frazier's double to tie the game. The field was patchy partly from two Paul McCartney concerts and some bad weather recently. “I don't think it's OK,” Byrd said. ...
Sean Marshall enjoys his first Father s Day as a dad ...
Sean Marshall enjoys his first Father's Day as a dad. Tribune video by Fred Mitchell. Sean Marshall enjoys his first Father's Day as a dad ...
08.04 - Garza helps Cubs claim 4th straight
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Castro's solo homer leading off the eighth inning was enough for Garza (5-8), who combined on a four-hit shutout with Sean Marshall and Carlos Marmol, who worked the ninth for his 22nd save. Castro went 3 for 4 and is 9 for 14 in the first three games ...
08.01 - Cubs solve Westbrook in 6th, beat Cardinals 6-3
The Associated Press
Sean Marshall snuffed out a potential rally in the seventh inning and Kerry Wood started a 1-6-3 DP in the eighth as the Cubs ended a five-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory Sunday night, preventing a three-game sweep by the St. Louis Cardinals. ...
07.22 - Carlos Marmol sets up Sean Marshall
Rotoworld.com - 25 minutes ago
Expected to resume closing Friday, Carlos Marmol instead set up Sean Marshall by striking out the only two Astros he faced. Manager Mike Quade indicated ...
07.20 - Sean Marshall Gives Up The Winning Runs
SB Nation Chicago
The only run he was charged with was plated after he left the game, when Sean Marshall allowed an RBI double to Chase Utley. Marshall ultimately would also give up another RBI double in the top of the ninth that gave the Phillies their 4-2 lead. ...
After latest implosion, what's next for closer?
Chicago Tribune
But manager Mike Quade decided not to bring him back Tuesday night and Sean Marshall turned a two-run lead into a 4-2 debacle. Marshall was not available after the game. Beforehand, he said he looked forward to his role as a temporary closer while ...
Heat no sweat for Soriano
Northwest Herald
“[Monday] night I had to get up and throw a couple pitches and four pitches in I'm already feeling like I'm hot and loose and ready to go because the weather's been so hot,” reliever Sean Marshall said. That doesn't mean it is fun playing in this ...
Marshall can't finish what Garza starts
CSNChicago.com
Sean Marshall reacts after giving up the tying double in the eighth inning against the Phillies. (US PRESSWIRE) By Patrick Mooney Matt Garza is not weighed down by history. He doesn't care what the media or the fans think. He wants the ball on nights ...
07.15 - Marmol collapses as Cubs fall to Marlins, 6-3
USA Today
Matt Garza threw seven scoreless innings for Chicago and Sean Marshall worked the eighth, but Marmol (2-3) unraveled while picking up his seventh blown save opportunity in 26 chances. "Tomorrow, hopefully I can get a save situation again," said Marmol, ...
Marmol loses closer's job for time being
07.14 - Young Cubs' standouts don't take success for granted
Chicago Tribune
Meanwhile, dependable lefty Sean Marshall made 42 appearances in the first half and threw 42 innings, after throwing 74.2 innings in a career-high 80 games last year. Marshall said his arm isn't overtaxed. "It hasn't been too bad," he said. ...
07.11 - Report: Cubs not willing to deal Sean Marshall
msnbc.com
While he has been a starter in the past, the 28-year-old Marshall has quietly emerged as one of the top left-handed set-up men in the game, posting an outstanding 2.52 ERA and 133/34 K/BB ratio since the start of the 2010 season. ...
Cubs' bullpen falters in 7-4 loss
USA Today
The Pirates scored four runs in the eighth off Sean Marshall and Marmol, Chicago's two best relievers. "We've asked a lot of our guys in the bullpen, too much," Quade said. After Darwin Barney's RBI single in the top of the eighth broke a 3-3 tie, ...
07.07 - Sean Marshall talks about All-Star game | Best Free Videos
Sean Marshall talks about All-Star game. Cubs pitcher Sean Marshall talks about not making the All-Star game after the Cubs' 3-1 win over the White Sox. ...
07.04 - Cubs' Aramis Ramirez picks good time to find home-run swing
Chicago Sun-Times
(1-2) and savior work in the eighth from Sean Marshall and Carlos Marmol (17th save) after a shaky opening by Kerry Wood. ''You don't want to get swept, especially at home,'' Ramirez said. ''We'll go on the road now for seven games before the All-Star ...
06.26 - Sean Marshall enjoys his first Father's Day as a dad -- WGN
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06.25 - Sean Marshall Gets The Win After Late Rally
SB Nation Chicago
The Chicago Cubs put together just enough small ball with just enough luck on Friday night in Kansas City to take game one of their interleague series against the Royals 6-4. Ryan Dempster made the start for the Cubs, going six innings, giving up four ...
06.18 - Marmol rises to occasion
Chicago Tribune
Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira had just drove in the first run of the day off reliever Sean Marshall and manager Mike Quade didn't hesitate on calling for Marmol to notch a four-out save, something he's reluctant to do. Marmol, who still has tire ...
Moment finds A-Rod, then eludes him
New York Post
Nick Swisher and Mark Teixeira had hit two of the hardest balls the Yankees had mustered all day in the top of the eighth inning — Swisher doubling off the ivy, Teixeira nearly parting reliever Sean Marshall's hair with a single up the middle. ...
06.14 - It Can't Get Worse, Right?
SB Nation
Wood and Sean Marshall are excellent set up guys and save for two rocky (six earned against the Astros on May 31) and recent (Ryan F'ing Theriot) appearances Carlos Marmol has been tremendous. Wood's return from a two year stint in Cleveland via the ...
Chicago Cubs: Tough stretch for Cubs reliever Sean Marshall ...
PHILADELPHIA — Sean Marshall had not allowed a run in 20 straight road appearances before giving up a pair Saturday night.After blowing a lead for Doug ...
06.13 - Marshall gives up key hit, Phillies beat Cubs
MiamiHerald.com
AP PHILADELPHIA -- Sean Marshall's streak of road success came to a screeching halt at Citizens Bank Park. A day after giving up his first run this season away from Wrigley Field, the Cubs' lefty reliever allowed the go-ahead hit to Ryan Howard on ...
Marshall blows lead in 4-3 loss to Phils
Chicago Tribune
Sean Marshall gave up a two-run, seventh-inning single to Ryan Howard to blow a one-run lead for Doug Davis, sending the Cubs to their 11th loss in 13 games. Will Wrigley Field remain the "Friendly Confines" when the red-hot, first-place Brewers come ...
06.10 - Marshall has look of All-Star
Mooney: Why Marshall should be Cubs' All-Star
CSNChicago.com
Sean Marshall began Thursday 2-0 with a 1.03 ERA and a 26-to-6 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 26 1/3 innings, with 12 holds and an opponents batting average of .182 (4-for-22) with runners in scoring position. (US PRESSWIRE) By Patrick Mooney PHILADELPHIA ...
Wells Has Short Night After Rain Delay
SB Nation
Though Sean Marshall got into trouble in the tenth, he worked his way out of the jam and the Cubs won the game in the eleventh. Colvin reached on an infield hit, moved up on a passed ball, and then scored after Placido Polanco committed a throwing ...
Sean Marshall marvels at work of bullpen in 'really fun game ...
Watch Sean Marshall marvels at work of bullpen in 'really fun game'; feels great for Tyler Colvin - 6/9 in the CSN Chicago Video.
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Catching up with MLB
Online Athens
Kerry Wood and Sean Marshall each pitched a scoreless inning before Carlos Marmol pitched the ninth for his 11th save. Reds starter Bronson Arroyo (4-6) lasted 61/3 innings, giving up eight hits and four runs - three earned - with one walk and three ...
06.05 - Game over: Pujols makes the Cubs pay
CSNChicago.com
Sean Marshall is also expected to be available. • Aramis Ramirez, who required stitches for a lip laceration, was out of Saturday's lineup, but was said to be available to pinch-hit. The Cubs hope that he'll be able to start on Sunday at third base. ...
06.02 - Myers pitches Astros past Cubs, 3-1 - Associated Press
Houston Astros' Michael Bourn watches his two-run single off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Sean Marshall, scoring Jeff Keppinger and Chris Johnson, ...
06.01 - All-around good game for Cubs as Ryan Dempster picks up win
Chicago Sun-Times
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) A quality start from Ryan Dempster, scoreless relief from Kerry Wood, Sean Marshall and Carlos Marmol and power from cleanup hitter Aramis Ramirez. ''That's kind of how we drew it up in spring training,'' Cubs manager Mike Quade ...
05.29 - DeWitt's strong throw
MLB.com
5/26/11: Blake DeWitt fields the deflection off pitcher Sean Marshall, then fires to Carlos Pena who makes a great play to stay on the bag.
With the Cubs, It's A Love-Hate Relationship. Mostly Hate
Southwest News-Herald
... such as the play of middle infielders Starlin Castro and Darwin Barney, the pitching of Sean Marshall and Carlos Marmol, the arrival of youngsters such ...
05.25 - Mets at Cubs
Chicago Tribune
Cubs lefty Sean Marshall has not allowed a run in 11 appearances at night. Who's not: Dickey has a 5.92 ERA in four May starts. Aramis Ramirez has not homered since April 6, his only one of 2011.
05.22 - Recap: Cubs 9, Red Sox 3
Los Angeles Times
Sean Marshall (2-0) got the win in relief for the Cubs. David Ortiz hit a two-run homer to become the fifth player in history to hit 300 home runs with the Red Sox, joining Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice and Dwight Evans. ...
05.06 - Cubs tee off on Lilly in 5-1 win over Dodgers
Chicago Breaking Sports - Tribune
Sean Marshall pitched a scoreless ning to end it. The Cubs won the series, and finished the road trip with a 4-3 record against the D'Backs and Dodgers ...
Cubs, Carlos Zambrano Stifle Dodgers, Win 5-1 For Winning Roadtrip
Bleed Cubbie Blue
Sean Marshall finished up with a scoreless ninth in a non-save situation. It was Marshall's 14th appearance this season; he has allowed only one earned run ...
Carlos Zambrano: Carlos Zambrano goes eight for victory
Rotoworld.com
With Zambrano at 107 pitches after eight, the Cubs decided against letting him go for his first complete game since 2009. Sean Marshall came in and pitched ...
Byrd, Zambrano lead Cubs to victory
Los Angeles Times
Sean Marshall pitched a scoreless ninth to secure the win. Lilly has faced the Cubs, his former team, twice this season. He has allowed 10 runs and 19 hits ...
MLB Recap: Cubs 5, Dodgers 1
Los Angeles Times
Sean Marshall struck out two in the ninth inning to preserve the victory. Ted Lilly (2-3) pitched well against his former team before he was victimized by ...
DODGERS: Injury sidelines Ethier in 5-1 loss to Cubs
Press-Enterprise
Only James Loney collected more than one hit, his second came in the ninth inning off Sean Marshall. Meanwhile, Ethier stood by, prepared to put his streak ...
04.21 - Quade's batting likely to keep changing
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
“[Sean Marshall, Kerry Wood and Marmol] at the back end, any manager in the world would tell you what a luxury it is to have,” Quade said. ...
Cubs need this out of Garza
Chicago Daily Herald
Marmol, Kerry Wood and Sean Marshall had combined for a 1.95 ERA going into Wednesday, and they have not allowed any of 7 inherited runners to score. ...
Cubs Game Day: Marmol blows lead in ninth
Chicago Tribune
Manager Mike Quade used three pitchers in the seventh inning, with Sean Marshall ending by inducing Chase Headley to ground out with the bases loaded
Cubs 2, Padres 1(11)
ESPN
Left-hander Sean Marshall walked Orlando Hudson to load the bases with two outs before getting Chase Headley to ground out with a full count. ...
Padres lose Game 1 on Cubs homer in 11th
San Diego Union Tribune
But Headley grounded out to third on a full-count pitch from Sean Marshall as the Padres stretched their scoreless innings streak to 18 -- eclipsing their ...
04.20 - Ask Paul: Cubs mailbag
Chicago Tribune
I think Quade is still trying to preserve the Big Three arms of Kerry Wood, Sean Marshall and Carlos Marmol, which makes sense (though Wood deserved the ...
Cubs Game Day: Cubs win 1-0 in 10 on Colvin's double
Chicago Breaking Sports - Tribune
The game was still scoreless into the tenth inning, with Carlos Marmol throwing 1 1/3 innings after replacing Sean Marshall in the ninth. ...
04.19 - Cubs won't look to Marshall to fill starter's role
Chicago Tribune
By Paul Sullivan, Tribune reporter DENVER — With 59 career starts under his belt, Sean Marshall would seem to be a good choice to move into the rotation after the injuries to Randy Wells and Andrew Cashner. But Cubs manager Mike Quade considers ...
04.15 - Cubs reliever buys Lincolnwood home
Chicago Tribune
By Bob Goldsborough, Special to the Tribune In a departure from where his home-owning teammates have chosen to set up camp, Cubs reliever Sean Marshall has paid $1.37 million for a 17-room, 7400-square-foot house in Lincolnwood. ...
04.12 - Cubs hang on to beat Astros
WGN Radio
He used his closer to get the last out of the eighth inning, after Houston had gotten two singles off Sean Marshall. Marmol came through, striking out Angel Sanchez to strand two runners. It was a key moment in a 5-4 victory that became compelling when ...
04.07 - Colvin an all-around wonder on a nervous Cubs day
nwitimes.com
Charles Rex Arbogast | The Associated Press Cubs relief pitcher Sean Marshall, left, and Tyler Colvin celebrate their 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Marlon Byrd had three hits, doubling in a key run in the seventh inning for the Cubs ...
04.05 - Sean Marshall: Cubs' Marshall earns save in victory
With Carlos Marmol and Kerry Wood unavailable, Sean Marshall got a save chance Tuesday and converted it after allowing one run in the ninth against the ...
Surprising moves by Quade in Cubs win
Chicago Daily Herald
Quade pulled Wells in favor of lefty Sean Marshall in the seventh, after Wells totaled 99 pitches. Marshall is not normally a left-handed one-out guy, and Quade raised some eyebrows after he then yanked Marshall after he retired Gerardo Parra. ...
04.04 - Pena: Fans will love Garza's desire
Chicago Sun-Times
Quade planned even before Saturday to use lefty Sean Marshall because Marshall hadn't pitched in four days. Marshall worked the eighth and got the victory after Kerry Wood also debuted in the seventh for the injured Carlos Zambrano. ...
03.15 - Monday's Cubs recap
Chicago Tribune
Sean Marshall gave up a run in one inning of work. In the field: Scott Moore, at second for his first start, helped turn two double plays. Fukudome watch: Leadoff hitter was 0-for-3 and is hitting .194. Up next: Split squad: Vs. Colorado, 3 pm Tuesday, ...
02.24 - Cubs shocked by news of Wainwright injury
ESPN
By Bruce Levine "That's the first I've heard of it," Cubs pitcher Sean Marshall said. "He's a friend of mine, and I hope he's well. ...
Cubs feel for Wainwright, Cardinals
MLB.com
"He's on one of our rivalry teams," Chicago pitcher Sean Marshall said, "but I still wish him the best as a friend. You don't wish that on anyone for sure, ...
» Picture-perfect photo day Picture-perfect photo day
Chicago Daily Herald
Live batting practice will feature the likes of opening-day starter Ryan Dempster along with Carlos Silva, Jeff Samardzija, Carlos Marmol, Sean Marshall and ...
Inbox: Who will back up Pena at first base?
Cubs.com
The Cubs could counter by having as many as four lefties in the bullpen with John Grabow, Sean Marshall, Scott Maine and Russell if he doesn't start. ...
Prospects Who Could Help in 2011
ChicagoNow
Most big league bullpens have 2 or 3 left-handed pitchers, and while Quade has spoken of his desire to have 3, Maine is still behind Sean Marshall, ...
Lefty Russell aiming for starting spot
ESPN
Sean Marshall will set up closer Carlos Marmol from the left side, veteran John Grabow will be available in the sixth, seventh and eighth innings and rookie ...
02.21 - Cubs Spring Training Mega-Preview: James Russell
ChicagoNow
Carlos Marmol, Sean Marshall and Kerry Wood have slots. Two of the other slots probably are going to guys like Andrew Cashner and John Grabow. ...
02.18 - Confident Silva says he'll be in rotation
Chicago Sun-Times
... Mike Quade said he expects to start with at least three lefties in the bullpen (Sean Marshall, John Grabow and likely Scott Maine and/or Jeff Russell). ...
Smitten with skipper
Chicago Sun-Times
“He's upfront,'' pitcher Sean Marshall said. “He tells you what he's expecting and how we're going to get there.'' He'll tell you what you might not want to ...
Cubs' Jackson takes inspiration from Colvin
Chicago Tribune
Sean Marshall and John Grabow are assured of spots while James Russell and Scott Maine are the other two lefties in the mix.
Pitchers with 40-70 career starts often conditioned to reach ...
SI.com
... DET; Clayton Richard, SD; Luke Hochevar, KC; Jeff Niemann, TB; Ricky Romero, TOR; Randy Wells, CHC; Jesse Litsch, TOR; Sean Marshall, CHC; Gio Gonzalez, ...
Lefty Russell could be right fit in Cubs' rotation
Cubs.com
Last year, he and Cashner were two of the rookies in the bullpen, but Russell had company from the left side in Sean Marshall and John Grabow, ...
02.14 - Cubs hope early work leads to big returns
MLB.com
This is time for the new Cubs, like Matt Garza, to get acquainted with the old -- such as Dempster, Carlos Zambrano and Sean Marshall. ...
New Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild faces a tough test in ...
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
... then the pitching coach for the Chicago Cubs, speaks with relief pitcher Sean Marshall on the mound last season. He has won two World Series rings,
2011 Team Preview: Chicago Cubs
AthlonSports.com
Lefthander Sean Marshall (7–5, 2.65 ERA in 80 appearances) and righthander Andrew Cashner (53 major league appearances after nine minor-league starts) will ...
It's up to Cubs to perform for manager they wanted
Chicago Tribune
Four spots are sealed for Carlos Marmol, Sean Marshall, Kerry Wood and John Grabow. Samardzija is out of options and a long shot for the rotation, ...
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