Manager: Lou Piniella

(Interim) President and CEO: John MacDonough

The Chicago Tribune reports: "The lack of progress Mark Prior has shown suggests his rehab program will be significantly longer than Wood's, and there is no timetable for Mark Prior's return. The swelling in his right elbow hasn't subsided enough for any concrete plan of action."

The Cubs' G.M. may not be Neo, but he sure seems to be an ace when it comes to dodging bullets.

Case in point: Jorge Julio. Many Chicago fans were upset when the Baltimore reliever wasn't included in the Sosa trade. The fair-weather Hendry fans were singing his praises a few weeks later when this little gem broke through the sporting world.

Remember Francis Beltran? Bandwagon fans aside, probably.

MLB.com reports that Dusty Baker stated today that Kerry Wood would not be ready to be the opening day starter. At this point, the news is insignificant. The Cubs are still hoping Wood will be ready the first week of the season. He may start the home opener against Milwaukee April 9.