Perusing the free-agent bargain bin

Bobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.

Promising careers at a crossroads

What do B.J. Upton, Jeremy Hermida and J.J. Hardy have in common? They're three younger players who find themselves at a career crossroads.

White Sox veterans know the score

The old guard won't be caught off guard in Chicago. Jermaine Dye, Paul Konerko and Jim Thome are well aware the White Sox are trying to get younger.

Source: Abreu-ChiSox talks stalled

Negotiations between the White Sox and free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu stalled early this week after the team floated the possibility of a one-year, $8 million contract, said a baseball source.

Rundown of winter meetings happenings

Here's a team-by-team rundown of what the 30 clubs just accomplished, and where they stand moving forward.

Jermaine Dye trade rumors have been all over the place for a while, but Hal McCoy, longtime baseball...

Unknown spoilers await unsuspecting contenders

It's not known who it will be and when it will happen, but spoilers are bound to cause either the Twins, White Sox, Phils, Mets or Brewers to stumble.

Griffey traded from Reds to White Sox for two players, cash

Ken Griffey Jr. approved a trade from the Cincinnati Reds to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, paving the way for the future Hall of Famer to pursue a spot in the World Series for the first time in his career.

Scrappy Twins in playoff hunt … for now, at least

While the Twins rank third in the AL in runs, they are just 29th in the majors in home runs. Are baseball's pre-eminent scrappers in the race for the long haul?

Nationals' new-look outfield filled with a lot of potential

Can potential translate to performance on the field for the mostly young Nationals? Win or lose, it should be a fun season ahead finding out.

September's significant for baseball's bottom nine

September is still a significant month for baseball's bottom nine teams, even though they're out of the playoff hunt.

What price freedom? Wait until November

Check out which impending free-agent position players have helped or hurt their market value the most.

Several contenders need roster upgrades

A power hitter. A starting pitcher. Bullpen help. With the trading deadline slowly approaching, several contending teams are in need of roster upgrades.

White Sox's bats beyond cold

Extra BP. No BP. Soft-toss drills. Studying videotape. The White Sox have tried just about everything to jump-start their punchless bats.

AL Central looking like a battle royale

With the Tigers, Indians, White Sox and Twins looking like contenders, the AL Central is shaping up to be baseball's toughest and deepest division.