Kevin Millar – Cubs – 3/15 12:44 pm

Kevin Millar and Chad Tracy, both of whom were signed to minor league contracts, are likely competing for one spot on the Opening Day roster.

Xavier Nady – Cubs – 3/10 11:48 pm

Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Wednesday that Xavier Nady (elbow) won’t be ready for regular outfield duty until June.

Kevin Millar – Cubs – 2/26 3:04 am

Kevin Millar has been practicing at both first and third base this spring in Cubs camp in an effort to make the Opening Day roster.

Kevin Gregg – Cubs – 2/4 11:16 pm

Kevin Gregg’s agent said Thursday that he is hopeful his client’s deal with the Blue Jays will be finalized on Friday.

Kevin Gregg – Cubs – 2/3 12:46 am

Kevin Gregg has a one-year, $2.75 million deal with the Blue Jays, reports Jon Heyman of SI.com.

Kevin Gregg – Cubs – 2/2 7:14 pm

The Blue Jays are close to signing free agent reliever Kevin Gregg, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com.

Kevin Gregg – Cubs – 2/2 6:07 pm

A source tells Corey Brock of MLB.com that the Padres don’t appear to be among the finalists to sign free agent reliever Kevin Gregg.

Kevin Gregg – Cubs – 2/2 4:40 pm

Kevin Gregg’s agent, Danny Horwits, said Tuesday morning that he ’should know soon’ where his client is headed for the 2010 season.

Reed Johnson – Cubs – 2/2 2:16 am

According to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times, Reed Johnson has passed a physical for the Dodgers and his one-year deal is now final.

Kevin Gregg – Cubs – 2/1 10:13 pm

Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Rockies are a finalist for free agent reliever Kevin Gregg, but not the favorite.

Kevin Gregg – Cubs – 1/31 10:10 pm

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Marlins have made an offer to free agent reliever Kevin Gregg.

Reed Johnson – Cubs – 1/31 8:50 pm

FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal reports that the Dodgers are making a ‘hard run’ at free agent outfielder Reed Johnson.

Xavier Nady – Cubs – 1/29 5:06 pm

Cubs signed OF Xavier Nady to a one-year, $3.3 million contract.

Chad Tracy – Cubs – 1/27 5:10 pm

Cubs signed 1B Chad Tracy to a minor league contract.

Jim Edmonds – Cubs – 1/26 1:56 pm

According to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Jim Edmonds is talking seriously with two teams and the Cardinals are not one of them.

So Taguchi – Cubs – 1/23 3:55 pm

The Orix Buffaloes of Japan have announced the signing of OF So Taguchi.

Scott McClain – Cubs – 1/21 1:17 am

Cubs signed 3B Scott McClain to a minor league contract.

Jim Edmonds – Cubs – 1/20 6:13 pm

Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that Jim Edmonds’ agent Paul Cohen says it’s ‘better than 50-50′ that his client signs somewhere by the end of next week.

Jim Edmonds – Cubs – 1/20 1:48 pm

According to KSLG 1380 in St. Louis, free agent outfielder Jim Edmonds has been contacted by several teams about a possible contract.

Jim Edmonds – Cubs – 1/18 8:23 pm

Jim Edmonds’ comeback attempt deserves a ’serious discussion,’ according to Cardinals manager Tony La Russa.

Jim Edmonds – Cubs – 1/18 1:38 pm

During an appearance at the annual ‘Stars to the Rescue’ benefit for Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation on Sunday, Jim Edmonds ‘challenged’ his former manager to let him rejoin the Cardinals.

So Taguchi – Cubs – 1/16 11:02 pm

According to Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker, outfielder So Taguchi is close to signing with the Orix BlueWave of Japan’s Pacific League.

Marlon Byrd – Cubs – 1/16 9:31 pm

Manager Lou Pinella would like the newly-signed Marlon Byrd to bat fifth in his lineup this season.

Reed Johnson – Cubs – 12/24 6:41 pm

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Yankees are ‘talking regularly’ with the representatives for free agent outfielder Reed Johnson.

Kevin Gregg – Cubs – 12/24 3:53 am

The Pirates have entered discussions with free agent reliever Kevin Gregg.

Kevin Gregg – Cubs – 12/13 2:16 pm

The Orioles met with Kevin Gregg at the winter meetings, according to Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun.

Neal Cotts – Cubs – 12/12 10:30 pm

Cubs non-tendered LHP Neal Cotts.

Rich Harden – Cubs – 12/10 4:02 am

According to Ed Price of FanHouse.com, Rich Harden will receive $6.5 million in 2010 with an $11 million mutual option for 2011 as part of a contract agreement with the Rangers.

Rich Harden – Cubs – 12/9 10:19 pm

According to Craig Calcaterra of NBCSports.com, the Rangers have agreed to a one-year, $7.5 million contract with right-hander Rich Harden.

Rich Harden – Cubs – 12/9 9:58 pm

ESPN.com’s Buster Olney reports that right-hander Rich Harden is on the verge of an agreement with an unidentified team.

Rich Harden – Cubs – 12/9 6:39 pm

Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that Rich Harden is willing to sign a one-year incentive-laden contract.

Rich Harden – Cubs – 12/9 4:06 am

According to FOXSports.com’s Jon Paul Morosi, the Mariners are ‘keeping in touch’ with the agents for free agent right-hander Rich Harden.

Kevin Gregg – Cubs – 12/7 3:51 pm

The Rays, Nationals, Tigers and Rockies are among the early teams in the market for free agent reliever Kevin Gregg.

Edwin Moreno – Cubs – 12/4 12:14 am

Cubs acquired RHP Ronny Morla, INF/OF Matt Spencer and RHP Jeff Gray from the Athletics for 3B Jake Fox, 2B Aaron Miles and cash.

Rich Harden – Cubs – 12/3 10:32 pm

T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports that the Rangers have expressed interest in free-agent RHP Rich Harden.

Rich Harden – Cubs – 12/2 10:09 pm

Two major league sources told FOXSports.com that the Mariners are showing strong interest in free agent right-hander Rich Harden.

Rich Harden – Cubs – 12/1 11:31 pm

The Red Sox are serious about signing free-agent right-hander Rich Harden, according to FOXSports.com.

Rich Harden – Cubs – 12/1 8:15 pm

The Cubs will not offer arbitration to right-handers Rich Harden and Kevin Gregg.

Rich Harden – Cubs – 11/23 2:00 pm

According to FOXSports.com, the Mets aren’t pursuing Rich Harden.

John Grabow – Cubs – 11/20 6:09 pm

Cubs signed LHP John Grabow to a two-year, $7.5 million contract.

John Grabow – Cubs – 11/20 1:28 pm

According to Bruce Levine of ESPN.com, John Grabow is expected to ink a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Cubs this weekend.

John Grabow – Cubs – 11/19 3:59 pm

According to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs have agreed in principle on a two-year contract with John Grabow.

John Grabow – Cubs – 11/19 2:19 pm

According to Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago, the Cubs are nearing a contract agreement with left-hander John Grabow.

Rich Harden – Cubs – 11/13 12:00 am

Larry Stone of the Seattle Times believes the Mariners have interest in bringing Rich Harden back to the AL West this winter.

John Grabow – Cubs – 11/11 2:18 pm

According to FOXSports.com, the Cubs are close to a contract agreement with free agent left-hander John Grabow.

Rich Harden – Cubs – 11/10 3:15 pm

According to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, Rich Harden would be open to staying with the Cubs.

Rich Harden – Cubs – 11/8 2:31 pm

Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune doesn’t expect Rich Harden back with the Cubs.

John Grabow – Cubs – 11/3 2:35 pm

According to ESPN Chicago’s Bruce Levine, the Cubs are discussing a new contract with reliever John Grabow.