The Nationals have identified long-term fixtures at several spots (C Jesus Flores, 3B Ryan Zimmerman and OFs Elijah Dukes and Lastings Milledge), but their lineup and bullpen are both in need of an overhaul. 

--RHP Tim Redding had surgery Nov. 

With a sudden glut of outfielders, the Nationals are going to have some decisions to make as the rest of the offseason and spring training play out. 

The Nationals have identified long-term fixtures at several spots (C Jesus Flores, 3B Ryan Zimmerman and OFs Elijah Dukes and Lastings Milledge), but their lineup and bullpen are both in need of an overhaul. 

--RHP Tim Redding had surgery Nov. 

With a sudden glut of outfielders, the Nationals are going to have some decisions to make as the rest of the offseason and spring training play out. 

Nationals right-hander Tim Redding had surgery to repair a bone in a joint on his left foot Friday and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training. 

The honeymoon is over. 

The A's continue to strengthen their position in the Rafael Furcal sweepstakes, though there's still no word on when a signing could take place. 

The A's continue to strengthen their position in the Rafael Furcal sweepstakes, though there's still no word on when a signing could take place. 

The A's continue to strengthen their position in the Rafael Furcal sweepstakes, though there's still no word on when a signing could take place. 

The A's continue to strengthen their position in the Rafael Furcal sweepstakes, though there's still no word on when a signing could take place. 

Free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal reportedly spent much of Tuesday in the East Bay as the A's entertained him and his wife, as well as his agent, Foxsports. 

The Astros acquired minor league pitcher Tyler Lumsden from theKansasCityRoyals on Monday for a player to be named or cash. 

Rafael Furcal reportedly spent much of Tuesday in the East Bay as the A's entertained the free-agent shortstop and his wife, as well as his agent, Foxsports.