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A change in starters Sunday figures to be the start of a change in the Cubs' rotation, with rookie Sean Gallagher joining the starting five and Jon Lieber moving back to the bullpen.

That is manager Lou Piniella's plan after liking what he saw from Gallagher on Sunday in his last-minute call to start.

''We have a decision to make on what we'll do, but I don't see why we
can't pitch Gallagher against Pittsburgh on his next turn,'' Piniella said.

''We'll see. I have to talk to [pitching coach Larry Rothschild]. But I think he'll stay in the rotation and Lieber will move into the bullpen.''

Gallagher has been a starter but was put in the bullpen when he was recalled from Class AAA Iowa last week.

Gallagher's spot start earns him Cubs' rotation spot :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Cubs