Cubs Minor Dealings

Today the Cubs selected busted prospect Josh Hamilton in the Rule 5 draft and shipped him to the Reds for cash.

A deal with Daryle Ward to bolster the bench is close.

The Cubs are still talking to Cliff Floyd’s agent.  Last night it was said that they had requested medical records.

Bruce Levine of ESPN Radio 1000 reports that a signing of pitcher Jason Marquis may be near.