"It's a very unique 'he's one of us' situation," Barry Larkin said. "to be able to capitalize on that with Kyle would be super amazing."

The Winter Meetings are officially underway in Orlando, Florida, this week, and Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters on Monday afternoon. With all of the rumors surrounding the Reds being linked to free agent Kyle Schwarber, Francona was asked about the veteran slugger.

One MLB general manager can't envision Kyle Schwarber leaving the Philadelphia Phillies this winter. "I'd be shocked if Schwarber doesn't re-sign in Philly," the GM told USA Today 's Bob Nightengale.