Hardball Moves, Round 2

Yesterday it was the Sox locking up some players; today, it's the Cubs' turn. The North Siders reached deals with five players eligible for arbitration while filing for arbitration on three others. The Cubs' signed:

• Mike Fontenot ($1 million)
• Jeff Baker ($975,000)
• Angel Guzman ($825,000)
• Tom Gorzelanny ($800,000)
• Koyie Hill ($700,000)

The three players who the team filed for are Carlos Marmol, Sean Marshall and Ryan Theriot.