Random News & Notes:
- The Chicago Tribune reports that Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Dave Martinez would be interested in the Cubs' managerial position if the team contacts him.
- Forbes rated the Cubs the least efficient team in baseball.
- Bob Melvin told MLB.com that the Brewers are not about to hire Bob Brenly as some reports indicated.
- Former Cubs outfielder Matt Murton has set the record for Japanese hits in a single season. On Tuesday, his 211th hit broke the mark set by Ichiro.
- Bruce Levine thinks that the Cubs managerial situation might be "close to entering phase two."
- Alan Trammel and Larry Rothschild's futures with the Cubs is not certain. Trammel might remain on the staff as the bench coach, but it is also a possibility that he will join Kirk Gibson's staff in Arizona. Rothschild has an option for 2011 worth $400,000.
Notes from Bruce Levine's chat:
- The Cubs will do what they can to try to move Kosuke.
- Adam Dunn is high on their hit list.
- If Mike Quade is the manager, Levine does not see Sandberg on the coaching staff. If Ryno is the skipper, Quade will most likely not stay on the staff.
- Bruce expects the decision to be made by the third week of October.
- He believes that Tyler Colvin will be a starting position player for the Cubs in 2011.
- It appears that Jim Hendry is down to three: Sandberg, Quade, and Wedge.
- Levine does not think Brett Jackson will be ready to break camp with the team next spring.
- "Quade has probably earned the job."
That's it for now, but I'll keep you posted!
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