PLAYERS:
John Grabow,
Akinori Iwamura,
Pat Burrell,
Milton Bradley
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays
I'm not sure I'll get an offseason potential target up tomorrow, but with the World Series almost wrapping up and the Cubs organizational meetings next week, the rumor mill is beginning to warm up for the offseason. Let's blast through these real quick.- Bruce Levine reported that the Cubs and John Grabow are discussing a two year extension and the Trib concurs that it appears likely he'll be back with the Cubs next year.The two sides are talking about a two-year deal for anywhere between a total of $6.5 million and $7.5 million. Grabow's people would like a vesting option for a third year added to the contract.There would also be incentives in the deal for games finished. Relievers and $3-$4M a year don't really mix in my opinion, but this sure isn't the first time Hendry's thrown money at the bullpen, or the second, or third or fourth or...well you get the point. - The same Trib article says that the Cubs have some interest in Akinori Iwamura - s...
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