Release him. I'm continually baffled as to why the Cubs can't seem to grasp that concept. With a year and a half left on his deal? As I understand the rules, if he is claimed by another team we will have to pay the lion's share of his contract. The only way to get out from under his ocntract in full is to trade him or for him to clear waivers such that he can be released. I guess I was just trying to make myself feel better, because I was positive this was the last year of his deal. I have no idea why I thought he was signed a year before Lilly. Wishful thinking, I guess.