The are close to acquiring right-handed reliever in a trade with the ,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], .

It's not known who or what the Cubs would receive in return. Levine reports LA would assume a portion of the approximately $5 million money still owed to Marmol. He's making $9.8 million in the final year of a three-year, $21 million contract.

Cubs president Theo Epstein that a deal is not done but that he "might be getting close to something,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]." Epstein added that a deal would not be a "significant" move,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
One potential holdup to the deal: Marmol has a partial no-trade clause in his contract,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Levine reports the Dodgers are one of six teams to whom Marmol can block trades,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
Marmol lost his closer's job to earlier this season,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], then lost his roster spot after failing to improve. He posted a 5.86 ERA in 27 2/3 innings (31 appearances). His control was worse than usual; he walked 21 batters.
Chicago designated Marmol for assignment last Tuesday.
The Cubs almost traded Marmol to the for right-handed starter last November, but reportedly pulled out of the deal after having second thoughts about Haren's physical condition.

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