Hendry likely not done dealing

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Hendry likely not done dealing Cub Notebook Hendry likely not done dealing November 21, 2006 By Jeff Vorva Staff writer Now that the Cubs have doled out two of the richest contracts in their history in a nine-day stretch -- to Aramis Ramirez and Alfonso Soriano -- is there any cash left over for a quality pitcher such as Barry Zito or Jason Schmidt? There might be. There are rumors flying that the Cubs could extend their 2007 payroll to $120 million or more. General manager Jim Hendry wouldn't talk about specific payroll numbers Monday, but if the Cubs are serious about turning a last-place club into a contender, they will give him enough resources to sign a top-level pitcher. "Obviously, we didn't go into this without a plan," Hendry said. "I've kept (interim team president John McDonough) posted on everything. We're still going to try to pursue the same people we have all along, and, hopefully, by the new year, we'll have a lot better ballclub." After Carlos Zambrano and Rich Hill, the Cubs have three spots open in the starting rotation if Mark Prior (chronic shoulder problems) is not in the mix to start the season. "We will need some pitching," Hendry said. "Whether it's through free agency or potential trades remains to be seen. But it's something that's important over the next couple of months." Floyd in mix? Former Thornwood High School star Cliff Floyd likely will be replaced as the Mets' left fielder by ex-Cub Moises Alou, who was inked to a one-year deal by the Mets on Monday. Floyd is on the Cubs' radar as someone who could platoon with young Matt Murton in left field. Floyd, who according to rumors was to be traded to the North Siders for Sammy Sosa after the 2004 season, hit .244 with 11 homers and 44 RBI in 97 games this year. Because of numerous injuries, the left-handed-hitting Floyd (who turns 34 on Dec. 5) has played in fewer than 114 games in three of the last four seasons. "We'll be looking at different options for role players and maybe get a little stronger from the left side hitting-wise," Hendry said. Two added to 40-man roster The Cubs added right-handed pitcher Rocky Cherry and left-handed pitcher Clay Rapada to the 40-man roster. Cherry, 27, was 4-1 with a 2.22 ERA in 31 relief appearances with Double-A West Tenn this year. Rapada in 2006 had 21 saves and a 0.82 ERA for West Tenn and was promoted to Triple-A Iowa, where he served as a middle reliever and posted a 3.04 ERA in 28 appearances. -- if the earth open up in my feet i woundn't move till i say this,lois,will you marry me? -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 218.170.231.205 ※ 編輯: Sugareo 來自: 218.170.231.205 (11/21 23:10)