The Cubs are increasing their efforts on the trade market to get rid of some of their higher-salaried players, sources have told the Chicago Tribune. Chicago's ownership is expected to address the media and fans soon to announce the direction of the team. "It has been very difficult for the family and the team the first half of the season," Tom Ricketts told season ticket holders Thursday at Wrigley Field. "This is not where the family wanted to be in the first half of the season."