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Cubs acquired RHP Kevin Gregg from the Marlins for RHP Jose Ceda. Gregg has 61 saves the last two years, but he’s hardly a dominant reliever and he’s looking at a salary of around $4 million for next season. If the Marlins were only going to move one of their arbitration-eligible players this winter, he should have been the one to go. Of course, he’s actually the fourth. The Marlins figure to replace him with Matt Lindstrom, though if a rehabbing veteran wants to sign cheap (Jason Isringhausen?), some sort of competition could be set up. The Cubs should use Gregg in the seventh or eighth inning, regardless of whether Kerry Wood re-signs. (Rotoworld)

Although comments in the past suggested otherwise, agent Rick Thurman said Tim Lincecum hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a long-term deal with the Giants. “I never draw a line in the sand,” he said. “If it’s something they’re interested in pursuing, an appropriate proposal, it’s something we’ll consider. And if not, that’s great, too.” Lincecum believes he can make considerably more going year to year with the Giants. However, if the team’s plan is to continue have him contend for the major league lead in pitches thrown every year, Lincecum might be smart to take the money while he can get it. (Rotoworld)