The Cubs put in a waiver claim on Scott Podsednik and could be attempting to work out a trade for the left fielder.
If acquired, Podsednik would probably become the Cubs' primary left fielder and leadoff man until Alfonso Soriano returns.
He'd figure to have a diminished role and value if Soriano could return in September.
The Sox can either work out compensation for Podsednik, who could help the Cubs in the outfield, or simply let the Cubs claim him and pick up the balance of his $2.9 million salary.
If Podsednik moves to the Cubs, the Sox would save more than $800,000. That would mean more than $3 million saved in deals involving Tadahito Iguchi, Rob Mackowiak and Podsednik.
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