keep telling myself that the Cubs won’t be having a fire sale, but unless they win about 15 or so out of their next 20, I think they will be unloading some players gearing up for a big offseason.

Players most likely on their way out
Juan Pierre - He’s going to want Furcal type money, and he hasn’t proven that he’s really worth that much.
Todd Walker - He does have some worth left. The Cubs could probably get a few prospects out of him.
Greg Maddux - As much as I’d like him to finish off the year as a Cub, I think the chances are slim to none now. He’s a free agent at the end of the season, and I’m sure he won’t be resigned. The 9 million or so he make could bring in a much better pitcher, like Barry Zito.
Scott Williamson - He’s said that he wants to close again. With Dempster entrenched, like it or not, for the next two seasons, Williamson won’t have a chance at closing. Heck, with Eyre and Howry, he’s not even the setup man.
Kerry Wood - He’s been living off his potential ever since his rookie year. He’s been hurt since then on and off. He has a 13 million dollar option. He hasn’t earned his last two seasons wages, so I don’t forsee him being resigned. The only way the Cubs might keep him is if they can re-sign him to a 4ish million dollar deal LOADED with incentives.
Phil Nevin - He’s the odd man out with DLee back at first base.

Maybes
Jacque Jones - He’s hitting the ball well and some teams have shown some interest, because he’s on pace to have a career year.
Aramis Rameriz - Sure he has the most home runs as a Cub third basemen, but it really doesn’t take much. He’s been living off his overall potential since he came up with the Pirates. I would say that it would be unlikely that they will get rid of him now.