As Joe wrote yesterday, the rumors of Jonathan Papelbon becoming a part of the Cubs bullpen have only grown stronger in the last 24 hours. The latest indications are that Papelbon has a real interest in the Cubs and would be open the the idea of a trade to Chicago, but the main roadblock could be that Philadelphia’s asking price is too high. Whether that is because of who they would want in return or how much of his remaining contract that his new team would be expected to pick up would have to be seen.
Morning News: Papelbon, Soriano, Wada Concerns?
