John Fay of the Cincinnati Inquirer reports that the Reds have had "ongoing talks" with the Rays about their pitching and that the Reds are "likely targeting" James Shields. Fay also mentions that Wade Davis and Jeff Niemann could be on the Reds' radar, as well, and adds that the Reds' top two trade chips, Yonder Alonso and Yasmani Grandal, would be fits for the Rays. It might take more than that to get Shields, but the Reds probably aren't willing to part with Devin Mesoraco. The Rays have insisted that Shields isn't going anywhere, but they'll listen to all offers.