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The rumored names haven't changed. Hendry is one of many GMs talking to Montreal Expos general manager Omar Minaya about shortstop Orlando Cabrera. The San Francisco Giants also are said to be involved in the Cabrera talks. Because the Giants could be one of the Cubs' main wild-card competitors, whoever gets Cabrera might get a boost toward that goal.

It's possible that Hendry has identified another starting shortstop other than Cabrera whom he is trying to acquire, but no names come to mind. Omar Vizquel has told the Cleveland Indians he wouldn't approve a trade, so that appears unlikely unless Vizquel has an 11th-hour change of heart.

Vizquel is now officially out. Cabrera still isn't much of an upgrade to help out any team that gets him. The article says Hendry wont deal just to look busy but rather deal to upgrade. You trade for Cabrera to replace A-gonz and your trading to look busy.