There are a few odds and ends today, so I'll just put them in bullet formation and hope for the best:

• espn.com shows that the Reds designated Bubba Nelson for assignment today to make room for newly acquired RHP Rick White. (via RedsZone)
• The arbitration dates for Felipe Lopez (February 8) and Adam Dunn (February 17) have been set. Nice of them to set up Dunn to be the dramatic high point of the offseason. If all goes well, it could get fans nice and riled up just in time for…
• Single game tickets to go on sale February 18.