Cubs Rumors on the Table

While the Phillies and Yankees battled in game one of the Fall Classic, the rumor mill continued to pickup speed for the Chicago Cubs. Jim Hendry and his staff will receive direction from Tom Ricketts next week in Mesa during the organizational meetings ... Mr. Ricketts is expected to reveal some of "his long-term and short-term plans" for his team during Friday's press conference. The new owner of the Cubs is expected to be hands-on and many feel once Mr. Ricketts gives Hendry his payroll number, 'Trader Jim' will have to get to work and be a little creative in order to get the Cubs back in the post season next year. Here's the latest, including a rumored deal for Milton Bradley that has been on the table for three weeks.