MESA, Ariz. – Mark DeRosa clicked on numerous Web sites the last few months and read extensively the rumors and speculation about a trade that could change his role with the Chicago Cubs.

The Cubs have been interested in Baltimore Orioles’ second baseman Brian Roberts but have not been able to cut a deal that could transform DeRosa from a starter into a utility player.

“I’m not concerned about it. I’m prepared to come here and be the second baseman for the Cubs. But I prepared to do that last year, and I found myself in right and at third and short, so it really doesn’t matter,” DeRosa said Monday.

DeRosa’s versatility and a good bat are his biggest assets. He can play anywhere in the infield and did a respectable job last season in right field.

He just wants to be in the lineup everyday, and second is his primary spot. Acquiring Roberts could make him a full-time backup.

“If (general manager) Jim (Hendry) feels that he makes us a better team, he’s going to do it regardless of what my thought process is on it. It’s not something I’m going to worry about or have worried about. If it happens, I’ll worry about it then,” DeRosa said.

“My problem is finding a spot for me to play … You know, whoever writes the checks kind of tells me what I’ll do. I have no problem moving around.”

In his first season with the Cubs last year, DeRosa batted .293 with 10 homers and 72 RBIs and also hit .317 with runners in scoring position.

He appeared in 93 games at second, where he started 88 times; 37 games at third base; one at short; 22 games in right field; one in left field; and nine at first.

DeRosa and shortstop Ryan Theriot got used to working together as a double play combination last season, and a breakup of sorts could occur if there is a trade.

Cubs agree to contract with Cintron

• The Cubs agreed to a minor league contract with utility infielder Alex Cintron. Cintron, who played the last two seasons with the White Sox, gives the Cubs a third shortstop if needed.

  Theriot is the starter and Ronny Cedeno the backup, but the Cubs also want to give Cedeno some time in center field, where he played well in winter ball. Piniella said Monday that Cedeno is still primarily an infielder and if he makes the team it will be as an infielder.

• Crane Kenney, the Cubs’ chairman and Tribune Co. executive overseeing the team, will address the players before the first full squad workout Tuesday. He’s expected to update them on the status of the team’s proposed sale and issues like naming rights for Wrigley Field.

  Piniella and general manager Jim Hendry will also speak to the team. Asked if he already knew what he would say to the team Tuesday, Piniella said no.

  “Not yet. I haven’t had a cocktail,” he said to raucous laughter in the team’s media room.

  “I say that jokingly obviously,” Piniella added.

• 3B Aramis Ramirez was scheduled to make it to Mesa on Monday night from the Dominican Republic and be ready for Tuesday’s first workout.