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Cubs Deny Bradley-For-Wells Talks

The Cubs are strongly denying that they have discussed trading Milton Bradley to the Blue Jays for Vernon Wells.

However, Chicago has admitted to discussing potential trades with Toronto.

Bradley had two years left on his contract at $21.5 million.

Wells has five years left at $98 million, including $23 million each in the last two years of the contract.

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Wells To Cubs?

A possible trade between the Blue Jays and Cubs involving Vernon Wells and Milton Bradley reportedly "has legs."

"It's early on, but we think this one has some legs," a Cubs official told the Toronto Sun. "But they aren't the only team we are talking with."

Bradley, who was suspended by the Cubs near the end of the season, has two years and $21 million left on his contract.

Wells has an unsightly six years and $107 million remaining on his deal, including the final $8.5 million portion of his signing bonus.

Via Toronto Sun

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Cubs To Bid For 2014 All-Star Game

The Cubs are expected to submit a bid for the 2014 All-Star Game in the wake of their new ownership.

A league source told ESPN of the team's plans.

"It would be off the charts," new owner Tom Ricketts said of what hosting the event would mean to fans. "It would be magical. Let's hope we have that opportunity."

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