Cubs Interested In Kirby, Soriano, Weaver, Hoffman

7:35PM: The Mariners’ George Kirby is yet another pitcher the Cubs are considering, according to Mooney and Sharma.  Reports emerged yesterday that the M’s were at least open to hearing offers on Kirby, even after Seattle moved Luis Castillo to the White Sox.
11:37AM: Few contenders need pitching more desperately than the Cubs. As ESPN’s Jesse Rogers put it this morning, “If there’s an [available] pitcher out there, they are very likely talking to that team.&rd