Cubs Trade Rumors - Deadline Day Edition

The Brewers GM Doug Melvin is concerned enough about his bullpens recent blowups that he inquired about Rangers closer Eric Gagne. The last thing the Cubs need is to face Gagne 15+ times a year.

New rumors about players the Cubs could be interested in include Cincy 1b/of/ph Jeff Conine, Devil Rays CF Rocco Baldelli, Giants 1b/of/ph Mark Sweeney, and Giants lefty reliever Steve Kline. I'd have a hard time seeing Kline in a Cubs uniform. When Kline was with the Cardinals he said he would like to see Mark Prior hit in the head by a line drive and die. There's no way in hell I let that bastard near my team.

Jim Hendry said on Monday that he has not talked trade with the Rangers about any player, including catcher Gerald Laird.

The same article says Henry Blanco suffered another setback to his left shoulder and may not return for at least 10 more days.