Breaking down what NL teams did and didn't do at Winter Meetings

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - The Winter Meetings have finished, but there's plenty of work to do with teams in the National League:

NL EAST

Atlanta: The Braves whiffed when it came to landing a top-of-the-rotation starter such as Chris Sale. They'll look other places. Their rotation is deep with youth and talent. And they had the fifth-best second-half run production in the NL last season. They added R.A. Dickey and Bartolo Colon to keep pressure off the kids in the rotation.

Miami: The Marlins have added pitching depth, including Edison Volquez and Jeff Locke, but it is difficult to replace Jose Fernandez, who was killed in a boating accident. A healthy season from former Oriole Wei-Yin Chen is a must. Their bullpen and their regular lineup are strong. Fix the rotation and they can contend.

New York: The Mets kept outfielder Yoenis Cespedes and second baseman Neil Walker. They're looking for bullpen help and hoping their rotation - Jacob de Grom, Matt Harvey, Zack Wheeler and Steven Matz - returns to health.

Philadelphia: The Phillies had the worst bullpen and offense in the NL last season. The good news is that their young rotation looks strong. They are looking for a strong bat.

Washington: The Nationals traded for outfielder Adam Eaton, which likely means that last year's center fielder, Trea Turner, will move to shortstop. But where does that leave Danny Espinosa's strong glove and power bat that doesn't hit for average? The Nationals are still figuring out their bullpen.

NL CENTRAL

Chicago: The Cubs couldn't fit Aroldis Chapman into their 2017 budget, so they traded from depth, sending outfielder Jorge Soler to K.C. for closer Wade Davis. It's a gamble given that Davis was on the disabled list twice last season with a strain in his right forearm.

Cincinnati: For the second consecutive offseason, the Reds would like to trade second baseman Brandon Phillips - the Nationals tried to get him last season, but he rejected the deal - and shortstop Zack Cozart, but teams are more interested in pitcher Anthony DeScafini and outfielder Billy Hamilton.

Milwaukee: The Brewers have reconfigured their infield with Travis Shaw at third and Eric Thames at first. Jonathan Villar moves from short to second so that prospect Orlando Arcia can take over at shortstop. The Brewers would like to trade outfielder Ryan Braun, but he's got four years left on his contract.

Pittsburgh: The Pirates thought they had a deal that sent outfielder Andrew McCutchen to the Nationals. Now the market seems slim for the All-Star face of the franchise. The Pirates need to add to their rotation if they are going to make the playoffs in 2017.

St. Louis: The Cardinals are looking for a center fielder. Could former Cubs outfielder Dexter Fowler be a fit?

NL WEST

Arizona: New manager Torey Lovullo is convinced that Shelby Miller will bounce back from a miserable 2016, saying Miller is stronger and healthier.

Colorado: The Rockies signed Ian Desmond as their first baseman, making it the second year in a row that Desmond has changed teams and positions. They might trade Charlie Blackmon and put Desmond in the outfield. The Rockies offense is dangerous. Their rotation is talented. If they fix their bullpen, they could contend next season under new manager Buddy Black.

Los Angeles: The Dodgers retained starter Rich Hill and with health, they are expecting to have seven or eight starters competing for rotation spots. The Dodgers will likely sign closer Kenley Jansen.

San Diego: The Padres are at rock bottom and came to the meetings looking for three starting pitchers and a shortstop. The good news: Their outfield is the strength with a list of good young hitters. And it looks like Padres closer Trevor Hoffman will make the Hall of Fame next month.

San Francisco: The Giants briefly set a new record for closer salary when they signed former National Mark Melancon. No question the Giants needed a closer, but is he worth $62 million? He's likely the least expensive alternative.