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Baltimore and Oakland both came from out of nowhere to make the playoffs. Now, Buck Showalter and Bob Melvin are in a close race for AL Manager of the Year.

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

What kind of package can a star pitcher bring in return? As history reminds us, not all blockbusters are created equal.

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

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

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2005

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

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2004

The GM meetings laid the foundation for an active Hot Stove experience at the winter meetings in December.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2004

Agent Scott Boras has come up with a new designation for his top clients -- "icon players."

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2004

The A's didn't even make him an offer but now are set to re-sign Eric Chavez. So why is Miguel Tejada smiling?

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2004

Sunday's deadline for offering arbitration is as much about psychology and politics as it is about baseball.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2003

Polling 15 team executives for their take on A-Rod, Vlad, Tejada, Maddux and other Hot Stove hot topics.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2003

But if they can't re-sign their slugger, Vlad Guerrero would be solid Plan B. Plus other notes from the GMs' meetings.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2003