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

It's starting up again. 

Aaron Heilman needed a change of scenery after his struggles last season with the New York Mets. 

The Cubs, unsure of whether they will land Padres right-hander Jake Peavy, made a separate move Wednesday to bolster their pitching depth, acquiring right-hander Aaron Heilman from the Mariners. 

Some deals just make way too much sense to turn down. 

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

It's starting up again. 

--RHPs Kevin Gregg and Michael Wuertz have agreed to terms on one-year deals, avoiding salary arbitration. 

Ryan Dempster's getting flak in his country for declining to play in the World Baseball Classic. 

Though it still doesn't roll off the tongue - the Super Bowl-bound Arizona Cardinals on Sunday will compete for the NFL title for the first time since 1948. 

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

--RHPs Kevin Gregg and Michael Wuertz have agreed to terms on one-year deals, avoiding salary arbitration. 

It's starting up again. 

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

It's starting up again.