May 24th Sports Info Column from Chicago.

The Chicago Cubs drafted 6'6" LHP Sean Marshall not for his success at Virginia Commonwealth, but for his long-term potential. His body hadn't yet filled out and the Cubs felt that with proper instruction, he could add a few more ticks to his fastball. The Cubs couldn't be happier with Marshall's progress. After posting a 6-7 record with a 2.36 ERA in 15 starts last season for short-season Boise, Marshall began the current campaign with Low A Lansing of the Midwest League. Because of his amazing success (1.11 ERA in 48.2 innings with only 4 walks and 51 Ks), Marshall was recently promoted. He bypassed High A and was elevated to Double A West Tennessee.