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Ryan Freel is gone, and catcher Ramon Hernandez is on the way here. 

With the Yankees signing CC Sabathia, the heat has been turned up on the Boston Red Sox to sign free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira. 

After its first last-place finish in 20 seasons, the Orioles entered the offseason likely to turn over a significant portion of the 40-man roster. 

The Orioles' greatest strength is their young talent in the outfield, while their weakness is their starting rotation. 

--SS Cesar Izturis has agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract with the Orioles, according to multiple media outlets. 

The new general manager of theSeattleMariners described Erik Bedard as "very excited. 

--C Ramon Hernandez was traded to Cincinnati for INF/OF Ryan Freel and two minor league infielders, Justin Turner and Brandon Waring. 

After its first last-place finish in 20 seasons, the Orioles entered the offseason likely to turn over a significant portion of the 40-man roster. 

The Orioles' greatest strength is their young talent in the outfield, while their weakness is their starting rotation. 

The Cincinnati Reds plugged a hole behind the plate, acquiring Ramon Hernandez from the Baltimore Orioles for frustrated utilityman Ryan Freel and two minor leaguers Tuesday. 

The American League may not have won the World Series this year, but it is still regarded as the superior league. 

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