Cubs Notes: Cubs Targets, Randy Wells, and More

Coaching Staff to Return?
Lou Piniella is expected to meet with Jim Hendry soon to discuss whether or not all of the coaches will return next season. Bruce Miles reports that most of the staff will return for 2010, and an official announce could be made sometime next week. Pitching coach Larry Rothschild is a "shoo-in" to return. Alan Trammell, Matt Sinatro, Mike Quade, and Lester Strode are also expected back.

No Olympics for Chicago
Even though the 2016 Olympics in Chicago could have forced the Cubs to go on an extended road trip, most of the Cubs were hoping the city would get the games. However, they turned out to be disappointed on Friday when, not only did the Cubs not get the Olympics, but they were the first city eliminated from the final 4.

Derrek Lee Back
Lee was back in the Cubs lineup today after missing a few days with "personal business". Aramis Ramiez was also in the lineup today, he is still dealing with some pain in his shoulder.

Scales Want to Stay
Bobby Scales is hoping that he is in the Cubs plans for 2010. The rookie finally made it the Bigs after 11 years in the minors this year. Scales hit .244 in 50 games with the Cubs this season. He is versatile appearing in 4 different positions.

ROY Candidate
Cubs rookie pitcher Randy Wells has been one of the few bright spots this season. Today he picked up his 12th win to improve his record to 12-10 with a 3.18 ERA. Wells could have as many as 16 wins if he would have gotten more run support in some of his games. J.A. Happ is his main competition, the Phillies righty is 12-4 with a 2.85 ERA.

Miles Confident
Aaron Miles is confident that he will improve in his second year as a Cub in 2010. The backup infielder's year was full of injuries and disappointing play... similar to the Cubs' year as a whole.

Cubs Targets
Here's a list of guys that Phil Rodgers of the Chicago Tribune think Jim Hendry may be able to land this off season:
1. Adam Dunn
2. Bobby Abreu
3. Dan Uggla
4. Miguel Tejada
5. Gary Sheffield
6. Brad Hawpe
7. Rick Ankiel
8. Paul Byrd
9. Chris Young
10. Mark DeRosa

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It's Over Tomorrow
Tomorrow the Cubs and D'back will face off in the final game of 2009. Let's go get one more win... and enjoy the last game, because we'll wish for baseball to return all offseason long.