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Where will Vladdy land? Who will Maddux go for win No. 300 with next year? Get insider news and analysis on every blockbuster trade and surprise free agent signing with MLB.com's exclusive coverage of the 2003/2004 offseason. More »

Gary Sheffield, New York Yankees
Coming off the best offensive year of his career (.330-39-132), Sheffield has an excellent chance to post identical numbers in the Bronx in '04. He'll be surrounded by a ton of talent and will be moving into the heart of one of baseball's deadliest lineups. Sheffield should be a lock for 100 runs, 100 RBIs and a seventh straight .300 season, but anything more than 35-40 homers will be difficult. The last Yankee right-handed hitter to swat 40 homers in pinstripes was Joe DiMaggio in 1937, so Sheffield should not be expecting an increase in his power production in 2004.
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Miguel Tejada, Baltimore Orioles
Leaving Oakland's pitcher-friendly confines is always a good thing for a hitter, and there is no reason to think that Tejada won't continue to put up big numbers as an Oriole. He has averaged more than 30 homers a year since 1999 and has knocked in 100+ runs in four straight seasons. With few power hitting shortstops around, Tejada will rank second or third on most shortstop draft lists in 2004.
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I am right-handed
I've never won a postseason series
I signed a free agent contract this offseason

A. Keith Foulke

B. Andy Pettitte

C. Bartolo Colon

D. Mike Cameron

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What do these three former players all have in common? (Hint: Think big trades of the '70s)

1. Mickey Rivers

2. Jim Kern

3. Jerry Mumphrey

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This week's Insider gallery takes a look back at the life and career of Hall of Fame pitcher Warren Spahn.
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Here are this week's top picks from around MLB.com...

AL East becoming a beast

Brown just the start for LA

Boston bullpen becomes a strength

Bucs, Tribe popular in Rule 5 Draft

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