The Cincinnati Reds signed SS Orlando Cabrera to a one-year deal with a mutual option for a second year.

The Reds look to Cabrera to solidify a young infield core. Paul Janish and Drew Sutton were on the line to start at short in 2010 but Cabrera will provide a consistent bat.

Fantasy owners can expect Cabrera as an option later in the draft if other options are taken. He's also a solid spot-starter when your SS goes down during the season.

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The Reds also traded OF Willy Taveras and INF Adam Rosales to the Oakland Athletics for 2B Aaron Miles and a player to be named later.

The deal is interesting for the A's as they already have a loaded outfield. Rajai Davis, Jake Fox, and Ryan Sweeney will most likely be the starters out of Spring. How Taveras fits into the equation will be interesting to see.

Taveras' value drops significantly if he can't find playing time in Oakland. He loses all fantasy significance without at least 140 games under his belt.

Aaron Miles will be another veteran infielder for the Reds but shouldn't be on your fantasy radar.