Cubs closer Morrow out for the season

PHOENIX -- Brandon Morrow was optimistic after throwing one inning of a simulated game on Saturday in Chicago. But when he tried to reach for a cup of coffee on Monday and couldn't pick it up because of discomfort in his right forearm, the Cubs reliever knew his season was done.

Morrow, sidelined since July 18, has been shut down for the remainder of the season because of a nagging bone bruise. On Monday, Morrow saw an orthopedic specialist, Dr. Dan Sheridan, who works with the D-backs and has treated the right-hander in the past. Sheridan confirmed the diagnosis.

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"We knew we were running out of time to begin with, just because of the nature of the injury and the amount…