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.

The logjam in San Diego's outfield features plenty of intriguing candidates. Plus, ARI's SS situation, LA's fifth starter, COL's LF platoon, and more.

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

How will the Padres handle their mutiple options an first base next season? Also, the Dodgers have questions at the back of the rotation.

The Braves face a few tough decisions this offseason, but none bigger than the looming question of what to do with McCann.

The Rangers already have tough calls to make this off-season—calls that could be racheted up with more September/October failure. Youth is served in HOU, and more.

Aside from Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro, the Cubs appear to have infield questions for 2014. Plus more early 2014 views/speculation on the NL Central.

Both Jhonny Peralta (SS, DET) and Omar Infante (2B, DET) will be free agents this winter. The Tigers may not retain either one.

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.

Ubaldo Jimenez is a recommended play on an AL slate devoid of many such choices.

Josh Rutledge and Chris Owings are each getting a chance to prove themselves, Yusmeiro Petit locks down rotation spot, and more.