7/27 Ryan Dempster rumors

Will Ryan Dempster be dealt before his start Tuesday? He was sitting on a cooler in the Cubs dugout on Friday, watching the game. CBSsportsline.com’s Jon Heyman reports talks between the Dodgers and Cubs are at an impasse, and that the Dodgers are looking at other options. The Dodgers have reportely offered pitching prospects but Heyman said the Cubs were asking for Allen Webster. The Dodgers have the leverage in talks as Dempster has rejected a deal to the Braves, and was believed to only be willing to go to the Dodgers. Matt Garza was another option but he may be a difficult trade candidate because the right-hander won’t get a start until the end of the week. He came out of his last start last Saturday because of cramping in his right elbow.

– Carrie Muskat