The Chicago Cubs and utility infielder Ronny Cedeno have agreed to a one-year contract worth $822,500 and avoided salary arbitration. 

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Because the Cubs Convention always seems to fall on the coldest weekend of the winter, proper layering is recommended, even if that means putting on a blue Zambrano jersey over a black "Central Division Champs" hoodie over a yellow "No Lights" T-shirt. 

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, and INF Ronny Cedeno are the three remaining players on the team eligible for salary arbitration. 

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

The transformation of the Cubs offense continues. 

The transformation of the Cubs offense continues. 

TORONTO - Citing declining sales, the CBC has pulled out as a carrier ofTorontoBlueJays telecasts. 

It's never too early to start thinking about Opening Day, especially in a town where Baseball fever rises in direct proportion to a plunging thermometer. 

Cubs general manager Jim Hendry has been busy this offseason and he expects the team's 2009 payroll to be a bit higher than last year, despite the national recession. 

The Chicago Cubs hope to have a new owner by opening day. 

Looking for next year's prized free-agent arm? Ken Rosenthal says it's going to be John Lackey unless the Angels get busy soon.