From the Trib:

The Cubs had interest in former White Sox Magglio Ordonez to play right field, although it is now presumed he will wind up in Detroit with a five-year contract. Left-handed hitter Jeromy Burnitz is the only other free-agent outfielder available, and the Cubs were known to have been in contact with his agent.

One source said they were close to a deal with the left-handed hitter, who is 35 and hit .283 with 37 home runs and 110 RBIs in the light air of Colorado last season.