The Tribune article (Reg. Req.) on Todd Hollandsworth's return to the team is interesting both for getting a sense of club thinking on the outfield next year, and the situation regarding the battling trainers who were overwhelmed with Cub injuries last year. They've also got a "Where Are they Now?" piece on the 2003 playoff squad, demonstrating that only one infielder and one outfielder from that championship team remain on the Cubs for 2005.

Sun-Times
Cubs' timing not right for Beltran (Kiley)
Player in question backs up Groeschner (Kiley)

Herald
Cubs re-sign Hollandsworth to one-year contract (Miles)
Alou finalizes Giants deal (AP)

From around the country
The Montgomery (Ala.) Advertiser has an account of a settlement between Jennie Patton and the Cubs over a sex discrimination lawsuit. The former part-time scout for the Cubs sued the organization for failing to promote her because she is a woman.