The things you learn when looking up other things...
As you all know, I am a keen student of Cubs history and enjoy researching and writing articles on the subject here. I was looking up something completely unrelated to the topic here when I came across a Tribune article from October 9, 1968. The article focused on the Cubs’ attempt to acquire a right fielder, specifically Johnny Callison (who they did trade for a year later) or Vada Pinson. Teams wanted one of the Cubs’ top three starters so no deal was made.
But the article also covered some things about the expansion draft, which was scheduled only a few days hence.