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Once the pain of falling to the Yankees in five games eases and perspective takes hold, the Orioles players can take gratification in restoring a sense of pride in Baltimore baseball.

The Orioles showed their grit by winning yet again in extra innings to force a Game 5 against the Yankees in the ALDS.

The Orioles were two outs from a series lead until Raul Ibanez showed up late in Game 3. Now they're fighting for their playoff lives.

Brian Matusz, Jim Johnson and Darren O'Day came up huge in Orioles win in Game 2 of the ALDS.

Despite injuries to key players like Nick Markakis and Jason Hammel (again), the O's find ways to win.

This offseason in the AL East the Red Sox went big, the Blue Jays got rid of a huge contract, the Rays watched a cornerstone leave, the Orioles stuck with their plan and the Yankees -- well, it's not yet clear what they accomplished.

Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein spoke with A.J. Burnett's agent by phone Tuesday to express the team's interest in the free-agent right-hander, a baseball source said.

Jerry Crasnick runs down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each of the 30 teams heading into the 2006 season.

Advance scouting helps teams keep track of opponents and gain competitive intelligence.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2005

While some outfielders have already been dealt, there are others still on the market.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2005

How significant is the Latino influence in baseball? It's deeper and more profound than ever, writes Jerry Crasnick.

Story | Conversation | July 12, 2005

Insider surveyed 15 major leaguers on the state of player-fan relations, and several seemed legitimately concerned about the way things are headed.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2005

Some players are streaking, others are slumping. Are the numbers for real or April mirages?

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2005

The 2005-06 free-agent crop looks like a downer – short on starting pitching and long on aging icons.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2005

With spring training approaching, several big-league clubs still have prominent holes to fill.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2005

When there are salaries to be dumped and superstars to be accommodated, it's time to talk trade.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2004