HERE is the dirty little secret abut what awaits the Jets over the next few days, weeks, months and years: At some point, they are going to hire a coach, and that coach is going to be hailed by some as being a clever choice and ripped by others as being a 

The Cubs look to be strong contenders for the NL Central title for at least a few years to come. 

Two main factors played into the recent flurry of moves made by Cubs general manager Jim Hendry: money, and the wish of Hendry and manager Lou Piniella to have more left-handed bats in their lineup. 

--OF Milton Bradley agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with the Cubs, according to multiple media reports. 

With the trade of Jason Marquis and the signing of Milton Bradley to be announced as soon as Tuesday and Thursday, respectively, the Cubs' off-season agenda appears to be fulfilled, right? 

The long-awaited announcement that enigmatic outfielder Milton Bradley has signed a three-year contract with the Cubs could come Thursday. 

The Cubs, closing in on their No. 

The Rays, filling their need for a power hitter, have agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with free-agent Pat Burrell. 

The Chicago Cubs and free agent Milton Bradley reached a preliminary agreement Monday on a $30 million, three-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. 

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Manny and Derek Lowe are available this close to spring training? That bothers Dayn Perry, who tells us where they should go. 

The Hall of Fame ballot 

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What do Manny and Chase Utley have in common? Find out as we look back on baseball's strangest performances of 2008. 

When general manager Jim Hendry called Ryan Dempster, Derrek Lee and Ted Lilly last month to pass on the news about Tribune Co.