\n\tPitchers and catchers report to Twins camp in Ft. Myers Wednesday. With that milestone comes the annual ritual of looking back at what the Twins did (or didn\u2019t do) over the winter. This offseason was not defined by splashy headlines or aggressive spending. Instead, it was marked by modest depth additions and a series of transactions that mostly reshuffled the bottom of the roster. Minnesota thus enters spring training with many of the same questions it had when the season ended\u2014and, perhaps, with a bit more business left to do.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tFree Agents\n<\/p>\n
\n\tThe most notable additions came through free agency, starting with Bell. Signing the slugger to a one-year deal worth $7 million was a strong way to open the winter. He provides an immediate offensive upgrade for a lineup that badly needed a reliable veteran bat. Bell\u2019s switch-hitting power lengthens the order and gives the Twins some much-needed stability, regardless of whether he plays first base or DH.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tThe downside is his defense. Bell is a clear liability at first base, which is why he might spend more time as the designated hitter. That creates some roster tension, as Minnesota already has several players who profile best there (including Matt Wallner<\/a> and Trevor Larnach<\/a>),\u00a0along with some lineup regulars who will need partial rest days.\n<\/p>\n \n\tCaratini\u2019s two-year, $14-million deal raised more eyebrows. The Twins have been open about their desire to give Ryan Jeffers<\/a>\u00a0regular time behind the plate, and they also acquired Alex Jackson<\/a> in a trade with Baltimore. Jackson is out of minor-league options, which complicates the roster math. Carrying three catchers seems unlikely, unless Caratini sees frequent time at first base or designated hitter. (General manager Jeremy Zoll indicated when the signing became official that Caratini could play those spots.) That said, catching depth is rarely a bad thing, and Caratini provides a steady presence with experience handling pitching staffs.\n<\/p>\n \n\tRogers returned on a one-year, $2-million deal, addressing the need for bullpen depth at a reasonable cost. The issue is that this move alone does not come close to replacing what the Twins lost last summer, when five relievers were dealt away at the trade deadline. The bullpen remains inexperienced, and while the front office has spoken openly about adding another arm, the free agent market is essentially dry. That leaves trades or internal conversions as the only realistic paths forward.\n<\/p>\n \n\tTrades:\n<\/p>\n