FOX: Rosenthal - Cubs’ lineup getting more dangerous

Now, imagine if the Cubs get Brian Roberts, too. A trade for Roberts would transform an underachieving offense into one of the most potent in the National League. The addition of a secondary target, Chone Figgins, could do the same.
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Of course, it is hardly guaranteed that the Cubs will land Roberts or Figgins — Orioles owner Peter Angelos could veto any deal involving Roberts, and the Angels will only trade Figgins if they acquire a replacement at third base. But if Fukudome becomes, as scouts expect, another Raul Ibanez, the Cubs’ lineup would feature four impact hitters: Fukudome, Soriano Lee and Ramirez, whose contracts will average — ahem — nearly $60 million per season.
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Speculation out of Japan Tuesday night that the Dodgers had reached agreement with free-agent right-hander Hiroki Kuroda was unfounded, sources said. Kuroda remains a target not only for the Dodgers, but also the Mariners, Diamondbacks and Royals…
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The Indians showed interest in Cardinals third baseman Scott Rolen, but backed off for the same reasons as the Brewers — the Cardinals’ asking price, Rolen’s injury history and the $33 million remaining on his contract.

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