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With the non-waiver trade rapidly approaching, the Cubs are working to find some non-Dodgers alternatives for Ryan Dempster. The Rangers are widening their search for starting pitchers and appear to be at least kicking the tires on Dempster. David Kaplan of Comcast SportsNet Chicago says the Yankees also have a late interest in Dempster. Wheels are turning, and the Cubs seem more likely to deal Dempster than to keep him. That's what Dale Sveum said yesterday, and it looks like he's right.