The AL Central defending champion Tigers will open the 2014 season with a completely different infield alignment from Opening Day 2013.

The Winter Meetings were relatively timid, though Mark Trumbo (pictured) headed to ARI in a three-way trade. All the week's trades and signings, with a fanalytic spin.

The Winter Meetings begin with a couple blockbuster free agents off the table: Cano goes to SEA, Beltran to NYY, and more.

Jacoby Ellsbury headlines a tranny-frenzied first week of December. Also switching uniforms: Fister, Fowler, Kazmir, Peralta, Bell, Saltalamacchia and more.

Catching up on a busy November of transactions, starting with the Prince Fielder/Ian Kinsler stunner.

Marco Estrada is today's top choice starting pitcher in his matchup versus the Mets. Plus more on the starts of Verlander, Ryu, Niese, and Lackey.

Brian McCann will take the weekend off, but be ready when the playoffs begin next week.

Yusmeiro Petit looks to finish the season strong against San Diego.

David Wright again got plunked on the helmet and was removed from Thursday's game.

Two AL Central aces square off in their final regular season starts. Plus Porcello, Koehler, Torres, and more.

Jhonny Peralta is due back this weekend, and the team will try to assess how to get his bat into the lineup for the playoffs.