>>Cubs Wheel And Deal On Wednesday

(Chicago, IL)  --  The Cubs reportedly have a deal in place to acquire left-handed starting pitcher Travis Wood and two minor-leaguers from the Cincinnati Reds for lefty reliever Sean Marshall.  Wood, who turns 25 in February, was 6-and-6 with a 4.84 ERA in 18 starts for the Reds last season.  Also on Wednesday, the Cubs agreed in principle on a one-year contract with outfielder Reed Johnson.  In other team news, Bill Buckner will reportedly join the Cubs' Class A affiliate Boise Hawks as their hitting coach.

>>Cards Await Beltran's Decision

(St. Louis, MO)  --  The Cardinals are waiting to find out where Carlos Beltran will play next season.  The "Post-Dispatch" cites a source as saying Beltran is expected to decide among five interested clubs this week.  The Cardinals are in the mix, although they have explored alternatives such as free agent Coco Crisp.  Yahoo! Sports reports Boston and Toronto also have interest in Beltran.