- The Baltimore Orioles have essentially sold Brandon Snyder to the Rangers, trading the first base prospect to the reigning American League Champions for cash considerations, reports Dan Connolly of The Baltimore Sun. Snyder is no longer a true prospect, having never really taken off with the bat despite finding a home defensively at first base. With the Orioles logjam at first base, there was little room for Snyder to get at-bats, but depending on the cash return, it still seems like they could have gotten a player in return. For the Rangers, Snyder could see time as a platoon partner with left-handed hitting Mitch Moreland.
- The Detroit Tigers have let it be known that top prospect Jacob Turner is not untouchable for the right trade offer, notes Jason Beck of MLB.com. Turner is slated to compete for the team's fifth starter position this spring, and it appears the team would only deal him for a starting pitcher in return.
- Carrie Muskat of MLB.com discusses the possibility of Josh Vitters over-taking Ian Stewart for the Cubs third base job this spring. Stewart joined the team via trade this off-season and it will be his starting job to lose at the hot corner, but if he struggles and Vitters hits this spring, the depth chart could certainly change.

