The Score is reporting that an Arizona paper is saying the Cubs are close to a deal with Ivan Rodriquez, but their sources say the Cubs want to wait and see what the free-agent market turns out to be... So that seems to me that the Cubs are looking to fill other holes. (left handed set-up man, top of the order hitter) before sinking a big contract in another right handed hitter.

 

Also Gammons was on SC tonight and said I-Rod is interested in the Orioles and didn't mention the Cubs.... But it is Gammons so take it with a grain of salt

 

Also said there's no word on Maddoux yet, but if Pettite signs with Houston, which he says is a real possibility, that the Yankees might be interested

If the Yankees can't sign Pettitte, I think they'd consider Maddux the perfect short term replacement. Yes, I can see this happening.

The Score is reporting that an Arizona paper is saying the Cubs are close to a deal with Ivan Rodriquez, but their sources say the Cubs want to wait and see what the free-agent market turns out to be... So that seems to me that the Cubs are looking to fill other holes. (left handed set-up man, top of the order hitter) before sinking a big contract in another right handed hitter. 

 

Also Gammons was on SC tonight and said I-Rod is interested in the Orioles and didn't mention the Cubs.... But it is Gammons so take it with a grain of salt

 

Also said there's no word on Maddoux yet, but if Pettite signs with Houston, which he says is a real possibility, that the Yankees might be interested

If the Cubs get Pudge i'll cut my ballsack off...