12-08-2008, 05:05 PM
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Jayson Stark says Ibanez and Abreu rank much higher than Adam Dunn and Bradley on the Cubs' list. They've checked in on all four free agents. As for Hermida, the Marlins want more than just prospects and the Cubs may not be able to do that. Stark adds that the Cubs' payroll is not frozen - they can temporarily go over budget assuming they can subtract payroll later.
On a related note, <b>Stark talked to a source who described interest in Jason Marquis as not even in nibble form yet.</b><!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald adds more Cubs nuggets. The Cubs are not looking to trade Mike Fontenot. <b>However Ronny Cedeno is available and could even be a non-tender candidate if the Cubs can't find a match</b>.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
On a related note, <b>Stark talked to a source who described interest in Jason Marquis as not even in nibble form yet.</b><!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald adds more Cubs nuggets. The Cubs are not looking to trade Mike Fontenot. <b>However Ronny Cedeno is available and could even be a non-tender candidate if the Cubs can't find a match</b>.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->