Indians decide they're out of it? Personally I think Sam Zell is doing whatever he can do to drive up the price of the Cubs. If the Cubs can put together a team good enough to win it all, what better way to drive that price up. I think Zell is more inclined to spend a lot on players this year over any other year (because he's a terrible owner but a good businessman). I see them getting into a bidding war with the Yankees over Sabathia and I can see Sabathia choosing the Cubs over heading to another team sitting a the bottom of their division.

If the Cubs don't get him, or even make a run at him there are plenty of other pitchers out there that can help this Cubs team, so look for them to go after guys like Gil Meche, Joe Blanton, Rich Harden or Greg Maddux.