Baltimore's signings of Nelson Cruz and Ubaldo Jimenez will send several others scrambling for ABs, IP and even roster spots. Plus the rest of the AL East.

While going for broke makes all the sense in the world if you are in contention late in the season, now, the off-season, is the time to trade FOR minor-league players and minor-league draft picks.

In Baltimore, there are a number of ways the team could fill LF and DH, but are any worth fantasy consideration? Plus back-of-rotation issues in BOS and NYY.

With the Rays' retooled bullpen boost one of the team's starters to elite status? Plus other questions around the AL East.

As the New Year dawns, we still don't know who will be pitching in the ninth inning for the Orioles and Rays. Meanwhile, the Yankees await word on Alex Rodriguez's suspension, and the Red Sox plan for life without Jacoby Ellsbury.

Jacoby Ellsbury is among the players who may have a new home in 2014, while two teams may experience a changing of the guard at closer. An early look at the AL East for 2014.

Phil Hughes' disasters have mounted as the season has gone on. Other teams in the division may be auditioning some 2014 rotation members in September as well.

Shane Victorino has abandoned switch-hitting, and the results have been positive. A couple of AL East teams have young catchers, and will Jose Reyes eventually pack it in?

In TOR, outfield ABs have again opened up for Rajai Davis... or have they? Plus BAL DH; Doubront; Matt Moore.

Ivan Nova should be a fantasy force the rest of the season, but not so for Mike Napoli. Rays pitchers are returning, and is there a case for adding Josh Johnson?

A massive suspension is expected to be announced against Alex Rodriguez. Should you take a flyer on him, anyway?