We’re currently in a quiet period of the offseason, with few, if any, notable transactions to analyze. The Angels are curiously active, adding a handful of major league-caliber players. The rumor mill is also active but light on actual transactions. The market will likely remain at this slow pace until some traction occurs with the top free agents. But teams remain engaged, either in negotiations or consummating more minor transactions. The Astros, for example, continue to scour the market for relief depth by signing left-hander Steven Okert to a minor league contract earlier this week. A minor addition, but one that could possibly pay some dividends.