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Fri, 04 May 2012 09:46:14 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Chicago Cubs will use a "closer-by-committee" approach to the ninth inning between RPs James Russell and Rafael Dolis, with Russell likely to see most of those assignments. However, the matchups could dictate the pitcher used.

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| Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Toni Ginnetti

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:24:59 -0700

Chicago Cubs RPs James Russell and Rafael Dolis will share the closing duties after manager Dale Sveum bumped RP Carlos Marmol from the role Friday, May 4. Russell, who has no career saves, has not allowed an earned run in nine outings over 7 2/3 innings. Dolis has a 3.52 ERA and one save in 13 games this year.

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| Source: ESPNChicago.com

Thu, 03 May 2012 14:24:38 -0700

Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum indicated that he's considering changing things up in the back end of the bullpen after another poor outing by RP Carlos Marmol. "There's definitely the thought of (a change) now," Sveum said. "I can't lie to you." RPs James Russell and Rafael Dolis could become the main options to close now, but it's unclear if they would share the role. Marmol continues to frustrate Sveum with his lack of control and pitch selection. "It's the same story again," Sveum said. "Throwing 3-0 sliders when you have three-run leads is just not acceptable. Nothing else can happen except a two-run homer and nobody is on base. Somehow we have to make adjustments there to throw fastballs in these situations."

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| Source: ESPNChicago.com - Doug Padilla

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:13:56 -0700

Chicago Cubs RP Kerry Wood (shoulder) could return to action Friday, April 20, after receiving a cortisone injection in his shoulder Wednesday, April 18. When he returns, manager Dale Sveum plans to use him every other day to keep him fresh. RPs James Russell and Rafael Dolis will be used in the setup role in the meantime.

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| Source: MLB.com - Carrie Muskat

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:30:38 -0700

Chicago Cubs RP James Russell allowed just one hit while working 1 2/3 scoreless innings in a Cactus League appearance Sunday, March 25. He has worked 5 1/3 scoreless innings over his past three spring outings.

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| Source: ESPNChicago.com - Doug Padilla

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:49:17 -0800

Updating a previous report, Chicago Cubs SS Starlin Castro will make $567,000 this year, P Jeff Samardzija will earn $2.64 million, SP Travis Wood will earn $505,000 and 2B Darwin Barney will make $500,000. RP James Russell signed for $512,000. Others that received one-year deals include Ps Alberto Cabrera, Lendy Castillo, Casey Coleman, Rafael Dolis, Marcos Mateo, Casey Weathers, Jeff Beliveau, John Gaub and Scott Maine, Cs Welington Castillo and Steve Clevenger, INFs Adrian Cardenas, Bryan LaHair, Junior Lake, Anthony Rizzo and Josh Vitters and OFs Tony Campana, Dave Sappelt and Matt Szczur.

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| Source: MLB.com - Carrie Muskat

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:38:26 -0800

Chicago Cubs RP James Russell could become the team's primary left-handed setup man in the bullpen. RPs Scott Maine, Trever Miller, Jeff Beliveau and John Gaub are the other lefty relievers in camp.

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| Source: MLB.com - Carrie Muskat

Sat, 21 May 2011 21:32:47 -0700

Chicago Cubs manager Mike Quade said Saturday, May 21, that RP James Russell will start Sunday, May 22, against the Boston Red Sox in place of the injured SP Matt Garza (elbow).

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| Source: ESPNChicago.com - Bruce Levine

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:21:22 -0700

Chicago Cubs SPs Randy Wells (forearm) and Andrew Cashner (shoulder) both threw from 90 feet off flat ground Wednesday, April 27, but there is no timetable for their returns.

SP Casey Coleman will now pitch Sunday, May 1, after the team's game was postponed Wednesday, meaning RP James Russell is out of the rotation for the time being. Russell has allowed 12 earned runs in 9 2/3 innings over his three starts.

P Jay Jackson could be an option to be recalled from the minors to take the No. 5 rotation spot.

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| Source: MLB.com - Carrie Muskat

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:21:01 -0700

Chicago Cubs SP James Russell appears to be the choice to start Tuesday, April 26, against the Colorado Rockies, and the team is taking a different approach this time around, reports Toni Ginnetti, of the Chicago Sun-Times. In his past two starts, Russell has been awful, but he also made two relief appearances between the April 12 and April 20 starts. This time, manager Mike Quade is not using him in relief to see if that makes a difference.

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| Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Toni Ginnetti

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