Lengthy article with a lot of quotes from AA's media availability at the GM meetings today. Seems like they are leaning toward pursuing an external 3B option, and maybe an option that requires more than a 1 year commitment.

“Yeah, we’ve talked about the bullpen and third base and things like that,” he said. “But it’s still fluid because you’re also trying to time it with some of the young players we have. We’re very excited about (third-base prospect Austin) Riley long term. (Riley’s performance in the Arizona) Fall League was great, people are very excited internally about him and what’s the time frame. Knowing at the same time, even if you do come up at some point, are you going to stay up? Guys have three (minor league) options for a reason; I mean, it might take a few years.
http://www.myajc.com/sports/baseball...TNZSCumvxjzNM/