BY ADAM RONIS
As expected, the Cubs named Kerry Wood the closer today after pitching consecutive days over the weekend. If he stays healthy, maybe he can do well. Obviously, that's a huge issue for Wood, who has pitched 66, 19 and 24 innings the past three seasons. I'm still not sold. Keep your eye on Carlos Marmol. The Cubs also announced that Ryan Dempster and Jason Marquis will be in the starting rotation, while Jon Lieber will be in the bullpen.
Curtis Granderson will begin the season on the DL after breaking a finger over the weekend. For those that own him, don't panic!!! Easy for me to say because I don't own him, but he might only be out two weeks. If you have yet to draft, I wouldn't shy away from him if you really like him. If he comes back in mid-April, he won't miss too many games.
You might not hear from him early in the season since he will begin the season in Triple-A, but don't forget about the Padres Chase Headley, especially in NL-only leagues. He hit .349 in 43 spring at-bats, but is learning how to play the outfield since the team has Kevin Kouzmanoff at third, Headley's natural position.
The Indians named Cliff Lee the fifth starter. Aaron Laffey and Jeremy Sowers will begin the year in Triple-A. Yeah, I'm not excited about that news either.