Cubs president Theo Epstein met with Ryan Dempster in the stands at Wrigley Field before Wednesday's game. Dempster said they were talking about an upcoming fundraiser in which Epstein is involved, but the timing is strange given the right-hander's presence in trade rumors. He ranks third in the National League with a 2.31 ERA, but is just 2-3 in his 11 starts. Dempster has said he's willing to waive his no-trade rights if the Cubs want to trade him to better the ballclub.