Ryan Theriot Rumors: Chicago Cubs could trade Theriot to Diamondbacks for Kelly Johnson

7/30 22:44: Troy E. Renck of the Denver post tweets that the Chicago Cubs could move infielder Ryan Theriot to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Kelly Johnson.  The Arizona Diamondbacks may need a shortstop if they can’t keep Stephen Drew.

7/27 13:53: In a series of Tweets, Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post says,

Chicago media reporting rox have interest in Ryan theriot. That move makes more sense for future than this year if team doesn’t keep barmes (source: @troyrenck)

I am confirmed through independent source that rox have inquired about theriot. That move makes more sense for nxt yr (source: @troyrenck)

Theriot is in arb process would come in at roughly 3 mill. That would be cheaper than barmes. So I can see why rox are keeping ears open (source: @troyrenck)

Rocks looking at middle infield options. Jed lowrie’s name came up when red sox called on [Chris] iannetta that could be revisited in offseason (source: @troyrenck)