Expect center fielder Juan Pierre to be the next Marlins star to leave the team, possibly as soon as today. Pierre is being pursued by at least four teams, but the Chicago Cubs have made him their top priority of the winter meetings. After failing to sign free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal, the Cubs are intrigued with the idea of Pierre as their leadoff hitter. The Cubs and Marlins planned to talk late Monday or today to discuss a proposal that likely would include pitching. Among the pitchers Chicago could offer are three right-handers with major-league experience ? Sergio Mitre, Jerome Williams and Todd Wellemeyer ? and minor-league right-hander Ricky Nolasco. The Texas Rangers also plan to talk to Florida today, with outfielder Laynce Nix as a possible offer.