The White Sox's postseason run lasted just one game longer than the Cubs', but their path to October -- three victories in three win-or-go-home games against three different opponents over three days to end the regular season -- left a lasting impression. 

As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. 

As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. 

It was White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen who predicted the Rays' success in 2008 would cost some team a lot of money in 2009, and that team appears to be the Yankees. 

--RHP Joe Nelson has apparently signed with the team, though no official announcement was made. 

It was White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen who predicted the Rays' success in 2008 would cost some team a lot of money in 2009, and that team appears to be the Yankees. 

--RHP Joe Nelson has apparently signed with the team, though no official announcement was made. 

There are tons of reasons why the Yankees did the right thing by signing Mark Teixeira. 

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As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. 

It was White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen who predicted the Rays' success in 2008 would cost some team a lot of money in 2009, and that team appears to be the Yankees. 

--RHP Joe Nelson has apparently signed with the team, though no official announcement was made. 

Wouldn't you know it, I got the bad draw on Secret Santa again. 

The Pirates are one of a half-dozen teams in pursuit of outfielder Rocco Baldelli, one of the most intriguing -- and risky -- players available in Major League Baseball's free agency. 

As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities.