Cubs Links, Rumors, Ect.

• Gordan Wittenmyer reports that those close to Jim Hendry expect him to restart the Jake Peavy talks.
• Hendry would still have to get the OK from the new ownership first.
• Wittenmyer says that the new ownership could be in place in just enough time for the Cubs to make a deal for Peavy.
• Dav van Dyck thinks Andy Pettitte could be a fit for the Cubs.
• The Cubs had looked at Bobby Abreu, Pat Burrell, and Adam Dunn but decided on Bradley because of what he brings on defense.
• Sources say that if Milton is on the field for less than 120 games the Cubs will be in trouble.
• Ronny Cedeno is the Cubs best bet to be traded. Cedeno ran afoul of Piniella the last two years with what the Cubs perceived to be careless play at times.

Links:

WGN Radio.com brought this blog to my attention. It is by Maverick owner Mark Cuban. His latest post is called "The Cubs". Check it out here.

Click here for a good Cubs blog that is worth reading.

The CCO brought this article to my attention: A report from Dugout Central pointed toward desperation as the reason the Cubs have more than just 'tweaked the roster' this winter.

That's all for now, I'll keep you posted.

Gordan Wittnemyer talks with Memelo

Gordan Wittnemyer of the Chicago Sun Times joined Jim Memelo on Sports Central tonight to talk about the latest baseball news. Here's the recap:

• Gordan says that he has no problem with what Hendry said about Peavy not being a priority. The Cubs have depth with Marshall and Samarzija that could come into the rotation if there is an injury.
• Wittnemyer said the unbalanced lineup should be the priority.
• Jim asked if Marquis would be traded. Gordan says that he doesn't expect Marquis to be in camp next year, but he wouldn't be shocked. He says the Cubs could make a run at Randy Johnson.
• He said that Milton Bradley is the Cubs clear number 1 option for right field. Gordan says that with Ibanez off the table he would be surprised if a Bradley deal doesn't happen soon.
• Gordan says Bradley will give him something to write about with his running mouth. He says it'd be nice to see another guy like Z out there who wears his emotions on his sleeve.
• He said he'd be interest to know how DeRosa feels about being involved in the Peavy deal this year, after the Brian Roberts talk that would have took his position last season.
• Gordan and Jim both seem to think that Hendry made the right call on not trading for Peavy because the Cubs would have lost too many important pieces.