A Look at Offseason NL Central Activity

Although there is still plenty of time left in the off-season, here is a brief recap of what each team in the National League Central has done thus far, including the Redlegs. Much to my surprise, it appears as though the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates have been very, very active. Chicago Cubs Addition(s): David DeJesus OF - Signed to 2yr/$10mil deal in late-November 2011 team: Oakland A's Resignee(s): Ryan Dempster SP - Accepted player option for 1yr/$14mil in late-October Pending free agent(s): (7) - Aramis Ramirez (3B), Kerry Wood (RP), Carlos Pena (1B), Rodrigo Lopez (SP), Ramon Ortiz (RP), John Grabow (RP), Reed Johnson (RF) Management move(s): -Former Boston Red Sox GM Theo Epstein is named as president of baseball operations in late-October -Mike Quade is fired after compiling a 95-104 record in parts of two seasons as manager in early-November -Former Milwaukee hitting coach Dale Sveum is hired as skipper in mid-November Cincinnati Reds Addition(s): No...