The Reds are working under a budget, but general manager Walt Jocketty confirmed interest in Jamey Carroll and Noah Lowry. "We haven't discussed him at length," Jocketty told MLB.com of Carroll, an infielder. "He's gutty and a tough player, a gamer-type of guy that's hard-nosed." Cincinnati is hoping that they'll be able to reel in one of the two free agents during this week's winter meetings.