Soto Rehab, Trade Deadline, July in Review, and More

Cubs Didn't Add Bat
The Cubs did not add another player by Friday's trade deadline, but Lou said he was not disappointed. Jim Hendry talked to a few clubs about guys that could play 3-4 positions.

Soto to Rehab
Cubs catcher Geovany Soto will start a rehab assignment at AA Tennessee on Monday in hopes of returning to the Cubs next weekend in Colorado. He will DH today in Mesa, then join the Smokies to play 3 games behind the plate next week.

Sox Get Peavy
Last off season, there were lots of talks about Jake Peavy coming to the Cubs. Well yesterday, Peavy was traded to Chicago, but it wasn't the North Side. The White Sox gave up 4 minor league pitchers for the right handed starter.

Grabow Joins Cubs
John Grabow joined the Cubs on Friday and was given number 43. He wore number 34 with the Pirates, but the Cubs didn't want to give him the number, last worn by Kerry Wood. Grabow made his Cubs debut in the 6th, tossing a scoreless frame.

Lou Resting Cubs
The best part about Jake Fox is that the Cubs can rest the "big boys" and still get a big bat in their place. Fox has played first in place of Lee, 3rd in place of Ramirez, and now played left field with Soriano getting the night off yesterday. Fox could be in right field today or tomorrow, and can also catch. Piniella plans to rest his short stop, Theriot, who leads the team in games played. Ryan has played in 99 games. Andres Blanco could get a start at short this weekend.

Gorzelanny joins Cubs
LHP Tom Gorzelanny will join the Cubs tonight in Florida and toss a bullpen session. He is scheduled to start on Tuesday in Cincinnati and make his Cubs debut. Tom will stay in the rotation until Lilly returns.

July in Review
The month was a great one for the Chicago Cubs, they finished it with a loss last night, but still went 18-9, their most wins and best winning % of any month this year. The Cubs are a half game back of the Cardinals in the NL Central. The Cubs scored 12 runs on July 29 for the first time this year, then did so again on July 30! The Cubs player of the month? Lee's numbers were great again, but Ramirez coming back sparked this clubs, so it is: Aramis Ramirez. The pitcher of the month? He's no longer a Chicago Cubs, it's Kevin Hart.

Cubs need to get back on track with a win tonight!