General manager Jim Hendry continued talks with representatives for free-agent infielders and outfielders for the Cubs’ bench, but players such as Scott Spiezio and Todd Hollandsworth are seeking starting jobs.
Catcher Ivan Rodriguez appears headed to Baltimore, which would end speculation he would wind up with a cut-rate deal with the Cubs. Hendry did speak to agent Scott Boras on Sunday but said they did not discuss any deal that would bring Greg Maddux back to the Cubs.
Manager Dusty Baker sounded interested in Maddux but conceded he’s probably out of their price range.
“Maddux is one of the best of all time,” Baker said. “It all boils down to how much money you have to spend. [Tribune Co.] used to have a reputation for not spending money. In the last year since we’ve been there, they have spent quite a bit more money than they have in the past. You can’t just come in here and spend all the money either.”
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Edited by the Sports staff of RedEye.
