The Twins ended up trading two center fielders in one winter, which helped two teams in the National League (and may have helped the Twins), but didn't help Michael Bourn. GM Terry Ryan says trading two center fielders was not the original plan. ...more

The Reds want to re-sign Ryan Ludwick, and are hopeful of doing so. The Reds also still want to add a leadoff hitter, but that has been more difficult. They tried but fell short on a trade for Ben Revere, and have talked to the Rockies about Dexter Fowler. ...more