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Marquis' Entitlement Attitude Doesn't Sit Well With Piniella

March 1, 2008 by cubsnet

We finally have some mystery in the Cubs' spring training camp: Jason Marquis will make more than $16M over the next two years whether he's starting or in long-relief or he's cut. But his family will be affected if he's not starting? Really? And if you want a position, how does it help to inform your boss that you believe you are above competing for it? Here's Marquis' comments today, as reported by MLB.com and the Tribune's Paul Sullivan:

So as much as I want to be here in Chicago -- I love it, I love the fans, I love the stadium -- I also have a family to worry about, too. I think I can take my services elsewhere if that's the case and I can help another team, in that capacity as a starter. So, my value doesn't lie in the bullpen in my mind.

And here's Lou Piniella's reaction:

Well, if that's the case, he can go somewhere else. Win a spot in the rotation, you don't have to worry about it. ... I've got seven starters here for five spots, you know? It's a little bit too early to start talking about what he wants to do or not do.

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You know, that galls me about Marquis, it really does. I'm not pleased with that comment. We've had a good camp over here, everybody's getting an opportunity. Go out and win a spot in the rotation.

Marquis would do well to go to Piniella immediately and unequivocally apologize and state that he's ready, willing, and able to compete for, and win, a spot in the rotation. Who's Marquis afraid of? Ryan Dempster? Jon Lieber?

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