I think there's a good chance payroll stays right around where it's been. I don't think Ricketts will bump it up much, but I don't think the Trib would have either. We're getting really close to the luxury tax, I believe. Im not worried about the bump in payroll, just the cut. If they plan on letting Jim spend is usual, we'll be ok for the future and not worry about going back to a 90's Cubs team. As for the off season, we'll probably be taking the salarys of Harden and Gregg as well as whatever were still paying DeRosa and Marquis off the books. Also, probably Reed Johnson. Im not quite sure how much that is, but if they focus on the pen, we should be able to get some solid relievers out of that money and then some. The in 2011, Lee and Lilly will both be free, and that will free up a lot of dough. Then again, if Bradley keeps getting hurt and is eligible to let the Cubs out of the contract, Id be all for cutting him and going back to the drawing board to fill RF. Did Dunn get a 1 or 2 year deal from the Nats? Two-year, $20MM deal.