A rumor from yesterday that I neglected to mention: ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick reported that the Cubs have made Julio Lugo a multi-year offer.
We all know how Lou Piniella loves Lugo, and that he’d be willing to play center field now that the market for shortstops is shrinking. Today’s Chicago newspapers – the Tribune, Sun-Times, Daily Herald, and Southtown – made no mention of an offer to Lugo.