We thought the Yasmani(y) Tomas deal would be done last weekend, but the Cuban defector still sits unsigned, and it may be because of his fielding. According to Paul Hagen, the Phillies — who employ terrible fielder Dom Brown — “have cooled on the idea” of signing Tomas because of concerns about his defense. Hagen says the Phillies “still like his bat” and if his price tag drops (presumably it’s dropping little by a little every day he isn’t signed), he could still be a target. But they want to trade Marlon Byrd and move Dom Brown to right field. If that’s the case, your everyday left fielder may end up being Darin Ruf (until he’s sent back down to the minors or kept out of the lineup for long stretches just because).

In an offseason where many fans are clamoring for a selloff and (at least attempted) turnaround, what’s the over/under on how many members of the 40-man roster are different from last year? Four?