The Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics are interested in signing free-agent right-handed pitcher Todd Coffey, according to 1500ESPN.com.Coffey made $1.35 million last year as the set up man for the Washington Nationals. He had an ERA of 3.62 with 46 strikeouts in 60 innings for Washington.
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