First off, let me state that I am fully aware that I'll be crucified mercilessly for offering the following suggestion.  However, it's been slow here at PA the past couple days - nothing like a good old fashioned pissing match to make things lively again.

That said, I found on MLBTR that Neal Cotts is eligible for arbitration.  With the non-tender deadline looming, Cotts may become an FA if the Cubs don't offer him a contract, which is possible considering they sent him to AAA last year.  

Now, I know Cotts has basically sucked the past couple years, but he was phenomenal in 2005.  He's young, has proven that he can pitch in big games and would be a cheap lefty option out of the pen. Barring an injury or psychological problem that has contributed to him sucking in '06 and '07, I think he'd be a good, very low-risk pickup, if he becomes available.

I eagerly await the onslaught.