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Sources: Cubs, free agent Dempster talk deal

Bruce Levine, ESPN.com

The agent for free-agent pitcher Ryan Dempster has had conversations with the Cubs on a possible return to Chicago, according to major league sources.

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Chicago Cubs and free agent outfielder Nate Schierholtz reached an agreement on a one-year, guaranteed $2.25 million major-league contract Wednesday, according to a baseball source.

Carrie Muskat, MLB.com

The Cubs have reportedly filled an outfield spot on Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year, $2.25 million deal with free-agent outfielder Nate Schierholtz.

Tom Ley, deadspin.com

Baseball's winter meetings haven't been a huge source of excitement so far this year. The Nationals made a splash by signing Dan Haren, but the big names like Josh Hamilton and Zack Greinke are still waiting to be snapped up, and no blockbuster trades h…

CNNSI.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum says he was accidentally shot in the right ear and back by former teammate Robin Yount during a recent quail hunt in Arizona.

CNNSI.com

ASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Free agent pitcher Dan Haren and the Washington Nationals are close to completing a one-year deal for $13 million, a person familiar with the talks told The Associated Press.