Having waved goodbye to Jason Bay, Boston is closing in on a two-year deal for free agent outfielder Mike Cameron, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick.
The Cubs were talking to Cameron about a centerfield opening, but Marlon Byrd is also on their radar, and is a favorite of hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo.
With the dwindling number of talented centerfielders, the Cubs may have to turn up their efforts to sign Byrd. They haven't made a move while trying to find a landing spot for Milton Bradley, and if Byrd signs elsewhere, their only remaining targets are Rick Ankiel and Scott Podsednik.
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AGAIN, we have to ask, where's Hendry? At one point do you get a clue and realize you'll have to eat the Bradley money? While you sit and dreamily hope someone's going to come by on a white horse and actually give you something for him, the best players are moved. We'll be left bidding against ourselves -- again -- for the last two ugly girls at the dance. And then we'll give 'em a no-trade clause. Pathetic.
A successful coach needs a patient wife,
loyal dog,
and great quarterback -
and not necessarily in that order.
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