He's a FA after the season, as memory serves me. Given that the Dodgers were able to acquire him, he definitely was available. Also, now that I think about it, I find it rather funny the D-Rays went out and picked up another terrific hitter & athlete who has trouble playing SS and has no real position right now. I'm sure BJ Upton was thrilled with this deal. Lugo, available? yes. But I dont feel that the Cubs wanted him. For whatever reason that beats me... but I just dont think they wanted him.