FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal heard from a source Monday that the Cubs are "trying to bend over backwards" to trade right-hander Ryan Dempster to the Dodgers. Dempster has 10-and-5 rights and has already used them once this summer to block a trade to the Braves. Rosenthal calls Los Angeles the veteran starter's "desired" destination. Now it's all about finding a match.

Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports reports that the Dodgers and Cubs are still discussing a Ryan Dempster trade. And there's also some belief that the Braves are still alive in the running for the veteran right-hander. Dempster, 35, has posted a 2.25 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 104 innings this season for the 42-58 Cubs. He has 10-and-5 rights, which grant him veto power over any potential trade.

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reports that the Cubs and Dodgers are discussing a possible swap of Ryan Dempster for Josh Lindblom. Lindblom, a relief pitcher, was a second round pick of the Dodgers in 2008 and is 1-3 with a 2.13 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 54/14 K/BB ratio in 34 games for Double-A Chattanooga this season. The two sides continue to go back and forth trying to hammer out the details of this deal, but it's looking increasingly likely that Dempster will become a member of the Dodgers as soon as they can agree on the particulars.

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that the Dodgers rejected an offer that would have sent Cubs right-hander Ryan Dempster to Los Angeles for prospect right-hander Allen Webster. People briefed on the talks are saying the the Dodgers are only willing to offer a couple of lesser pitcher who may project as relievers in the long run. Interestingly, it seems the Dodgers are more interested in fellow Cubs right-hander Matt Garza rather than Dempster.

David Kaplan of CSNChicago.com reports that the Cubs are "moving closer" to trading right-hander Ryan Dempster to the Dodgers. This confirms an earlier report by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Kaplan hears that various scenarios are currently being discussed, including a possible multi-team deal. Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reported earlier this week that the Cubs were asking for prospect right-hander Allen Webster in return from Los Angeles.

Ryan Dempster yielded three runs in six innings Wednesday in a loss to the Pirates. Dempster was steamed after being pulled and started taking apart a water cooler in the Cubs dugout. This was probably his last start with the Cubs, but then, that's what we thought last time out, too. He's 5-5 with a 2.25 ERA.

ESPN's Buster Olney writes that that unless offers improve, the Cubs' current plan is to keep Ryan Dempster and make a qualifying offer this offseason to receive draft pick compensation. It's all part of the negotiation process, as the Cubs aren't satisfied with the Dodgers' current offer. The Dodgers have the upper hand in talks at the moment, as Dempster has made it clear that he would prefer to pitch in Los Angeles rather than Atlanta. A deal with the Braves isn't completely dead, but Braves general manager Frank Wren conceded Wednesday that it's "highly unlikely."

Ryan Dempster is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matinee against the Pirates. And unless Dempster agrees to a trade in the next three hours, he will make his scheduled start. The Cubs agreed to a deal on Monday that would have sent Dempster to the Braves for 22-year-old right-hander Randall Delgado. However, Dempster has 10-and-5 rights and can veto any deal, so he is currently taking his time to decide. The veteran right-hander would reportedly prefer to be traded to the Dodgers.

Jon Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that "there are ways" for the Dodgers to acquire Ryan Dempster without having to give up top pitching prospect Zach Lee. The Dodgers have balked at the Cubs' asking price to this point, which led to Chicago seeking out the Braves. It would make sense if they've been asking for Lee, but it sounds like he doesn't necessarily have to be included for a deal to go down. Dempster could wind up deciding to accept a trade to Atlanta but will take his time.

Ryan Dempster told reporters Tuesday that he will take "much of the next week" to decide on a potential trade. The Cubs worked out a deal on Monday that would have sent Dempster to the Braves for 22-year-old right-hander Randall Delgado. But Dempster has 10-and-5 rights, which allows him to veto any trade, and is taking his time deciding whether he wants to go to Atlanta. The Cubs are also said to be engaged in negotiations with the Dodgers. Dempster expects to make his scheduled start for Chicago on Wednesday.