According to a report from Bruce Levine, the Cubs and hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo "have begun discussions on a contract that would possibly make him the highest paid coach in Major League Baseball." Levine's sources indicated the Rangers' former hitting coach "may get upwards of $750,000 or more in a multi-year deal" either with the Cubs or another Major League Club. The Astros, Mets. Giants and Indians are believed to be interested in hiring Rudy Jaramillo.