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MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs GM Jim Hendry told Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune that he doesn't feel like he's "on the clock" this year, even though new owners are taking over and the Cubs are coming off a disappointing year. Instead, Hendry says he's focused on building a strong team for 2010.The Cubs are working on re-signing John Grabow and they'd also like to acquire a speedy leadoff hitter.The club's direction depends on its ability to move Milton Bradley and the $21MM remaining on his contract. Sullivan speculates on a possible trade that would send Bradley to the Rays for Akinori Iwamura and Pat Burrell.
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