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Mike Mussina has never been guided by fame or fortune, so it's not a surprise he decided to retire 30 wins shy of 300. Buster Olney
• Mussina announces his retirement
• Rob Neyer: Koufax … and Henry Schmidt?

Dustin Pedroia claimed his first American League MVP Award. Story | Watch
• Rob Neyer: Joe Mauer more deserving
• Jim Baker: MVPs who came out of nowhere
• Our picks | Fantasy | SportsNation: Vote

Albert Pujols beat out Ryan Howard to claim his second NL MVP award. Story
• Jayson Stark: 3 Strikes -- NL MVP edition
• Rob Neyer: Cast a wider net for MVP
• Enrique Rojas: Pujols wins rematch

Start placing your bids: The free agency signing period has officially begun, and Keith Law ranks the top players. Top 10
• More Law: Nos. 11-30 … 31-50 | Chat
• Rank the free agents | Vote | Team blogs

By adding Matt Holliday, the A's are intent on rebuilding their offense to back up their talented young pitching. Peter Gammons
• Keith Law: Holliday upgrades A's offense
• Rob Neyer: Is Holliday enough? | Fantasy

Are the defending champion Phillies built to last? What can the Mets, Marlins and Braves do to keep pace? Bob Klapisch looks at the NL East.
• Braves | Marlins | Mets | Nationals | Phillies

The Rays and Red Sox are well positioned for 2009, and the Yankees are reloading this winter. Sean McAdam sizes up the AL East.
• Jays | Orioles | Rays | Red Sox | Yankees
• Vote: Key questions in AL East