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Oct 16, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) during batting practice prior to game four of the American League Championship Series baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Is David Ortiz a first-ballot Hall of Famer?

Meet Boston’s not-so-secret weapon, Koji Uehara

Looking back at the Yankees’ decision to bring back Girardi

Could Don Mattingly leave LA to manage the Tigers?

Sep 26, 2013; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (right) and starting pitcher Andy Pettitte (center) come out to take out relief pitcher Mariano Rivera (42) in the 9th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Munson/THE STAR-LEDGER via USA TODAY Sports

Rivera, Liriano named Sporting News Comeback Players

September 21, 2012; Boston, MA USA; Baltimore Orioles general manager Dan Duquette in the dugout prior to a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Orioles face a steep road to contention in the AL East

May 24, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers part owner Magic Johnson in attendance as the Dodgers play against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers to sign infielder Alexander Guerrero

September 18, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; MLB umpire Jerry Meals (41, left) warns both benches after a hit-by-pitch as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (17, right) looks on during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays to target catching this offseason

March 01, 2013; Port St Lucie, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski prior to the spring training game against the New York Mets at Tradition Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers face uncertainty heading into the winter

Sep 13, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (16) hits a home run against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Catcher Brian McCann is one of the winter’s top prizes

Sep 26, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum (55) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at AT

Former Cy Young winner Lincecum reportedly seeks short-term deal

September 29, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton (17) acknowledges the crowd following his final at bat of the game in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Rockies looked at Abreu to replace local legend Todd Helton

Sep 29, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) rounds third base after hitting a home run against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Why did no one take notice of Mike Trout’s 2013 campaign?

Aug 22, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain (18) leaves the game after being hit by the ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning at AT

Why are people so surprised about Matt Cain’s mediocre season?

Oct 18, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Carlos Beltran (middle) celebrates in the clubhouse with his teammates after game six of the National League Championship Series baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Baseball’s ambassador Carlos Beltran finally gets his shot

Oct 17, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta (27) cannot catch a fly ball by Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (not pictured) during the fifth inning in game five of the American League Championship Series baseball game at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Jhonny Peralta wants to stay with the Tigers

Oct 19, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz speaks to the fans after defeating the Detroit Tigers in game six of the American League Championship Series playoff baseball game at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Joe Buck & Tim McCarver – the voices of October. (VIDEO)

Oct 19, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Detroit Tigers right fielder Torii Hunter (48) is congratulated after scoring a run against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning in game six of the American League Championship Series playoff baseball game at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Outfielder Torii Hunter’s World Series drought continues

Aug 26, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson speaks about starting pitcher Matt Harvey (not pictured) during a press conference before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. It was announced today that Harvey has a partially torn UCL. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Wally Backman likely to return as Mets’ Triple-A manager

Jun 17, 2013; Toronto, ON, Canada; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Josh Johnson (55) delivers a pitch against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jays face a dilemma in deciding Josh Johnson’s fate

Oct 17, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland addresses the media prior to game five of the American League Championship Series baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Tigers’ skipper Jim Leyland showed his brilliance with Peralta

Oct 19, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury (2) reacts with second baseman Dustin Pedroia (15) after scoring on a grand slam hit by right fielder Shane Victorino (not pictured) during the seventh inning in game six of the American League Championship Series baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Disappointed Detroit Tigers could be a fit for Ellsbury

Oct 4, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) pitches the ball against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning in game one of the American League divisional series playoff baseball game at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland beat writer implicates Bartolo Colon in PED usage

World Series schedule 2013: Complete TV listings

Tigers vs. Red Sox final score: Boston advances to World Series with 5-2 win

Jul 31, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels takes questions from the media at a press conference after the trade deadline had passed at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers’ front office tension aplenty, according to report

Sep 22, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) makes a diving catch in the seventh inning agains the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Despite missing out on Abreu, Astros will be active this winter

Los Angeles Dodgers to focus on homegrown talent, won’t spend big money