Jul 09, 2007 12:24 PM EST

The Cubs have struggled against lefties and will be looking to fix that problem by acquiring a right-handed bat before the trade deadline.

"[General manager Jim Hendry] and I will talk during the All-Star break,'' manager Lou Piniella said, ''and see if we can look at the possibility of getting a right-handed batter in here so it can help us out against left-handed pitching.''

Via Chicago Sun-Times