K-Rod's agent to gauge interest in closer at winter meetings

Francisco Rodriguez's agent won't start detailed discussions with teams until the winter meetings open in Las Vegas on Dec. 8.

Identifying major holes teams need to fill

By either losing players via trades or through free agency, several teams have major spots to fill in their respective lineups.

...Anaheim CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez (57) pitches in the ninth inning against the...

Supply outweighs demand when it comes to closers market

Believe it or not, there are actually more closers available than teams chasing them this offseason.

...23, 2008: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher Francisco Rodriguez during a game against the Minnesota Twins at...

...Anaheim CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez (57) pitches in the ninth inning against the...

Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup

Eric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.

Prominent hitters who may swing it in '09 or call it a career

From Jim Edmonds to Ken Griffey Jr. to Frank Thomas, Starting 9 looks at older, accomplished position players who might play in 2009 or decide to call an end to their careers.

Pedroia beats out Morneau to win AL MVP

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has won the American League Most Valuable Player award.

2008 MLB Awards: AL Most Valuable Player

Check out the top candidates for AL MVP and whom ESPN experts would have picked.

Ex-Padres closer Hoffman feels 'blindsided' by treatment from team

The last time that Trevor Hoffman was a free agent, there were some doubts among executives with other teams whether he would ever seriously consider leaving the Padres -- a team he'd played with for more than a decade.

Lee is second consecutive Cleveland pitcher to win Cy Young Award

Cliff Lee was named winner of the 2008 American League Cy Young Award on Thursday.

2008 MLB Awards: AL Cy Young Award

Check out the top candidates for the AL Cy Young Award, and whom ESPN experts would have picked.

Wright: Mets need 'facelift' after consecutive September collapses

With the Mets coming off consecutive September collapses, David Wright is ready for a few significant changes.

Landing a closer high on Mets' to-do list

In the market for a starter and a closer, the Mets figure to be big spenders this offseason.