The Boston Red Sox made a small transaction last week that may have gone unnoticed by most of the baseball world, but it's a pretty amazing story, as the Boston signed right-handed reliever Robert Stock to a minor-league deal with a camp invite.

The Chicago Cubs seem to be, still, a work in progress, although all but one position (third base) is locked down for the coming season. One area that certainly appeared to be resolved after some earlier drama was designated hitter,

The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox could link up on a trade that deals a needed right-handed slugger to Fenway for a pair of top prospects.