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Spring training will be starting in a matter of days, which means that the baseball offseason is nearing its end. The New York Mets made a few moves to improve the team, with the most notable signing occurring in November with Michael Cuddyer becoming a new member of the outfield.

Look alive, people, look alive! The Boston Red Sox have pitchers and catchers reporting on February 20, a mere week away. 

It's no secret the Chicago Cubs are supposed to be much improved this season after a very busy offseason. It remains to be seen just how improved they are, but their roster from this year compared to last appears to be much stronger. 

Fans know names like Jon Lester, Miguel Montero and Dexter Fowler, but there are other players waiting for an opportunity to prove themselves. Some of these players will try to impress in spring training. Here are five who could surprise people this March.

Oakland Athletics' FanFest is in the books, which means the next big event is the beginning of spring training.

It's been a hectic offseason, so whether you've lived under a rock or paid full attention, you'll probably need a refresher course regardless.

The team made plenty of additions. That, of course, was to fill the myriad losses. Oakland made some coaching changes. The farm system has been shaken up. All in all, the A's have changed—big time.

Spring training is set to begin next week when pitchers and catchers report to camp, meaning Major League Baseball’s long and at times insane offseason is coming to an end.

The grass has been cut, the infield raked and the New York Yankees are just about ready to head south for what's left of a brutal, unforgiving winter. Spring training is nearly upon us, and a new era will officially begin on Feb. 20, when pitchers and catchers report for work at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Welcome to Yankees baseball A.D.—After Derek.

The Detroit Tigers are once again favorites to triumph in the American League Central this season.

However, the four-time reigning division champions are no certainty to prevail in arguably baseball’s tightest division.

Hey, you. Did you know pitchers and catchers report for spring training next week? Cue the Monty Python, for that's worthy of much rejoicing!

...Unless, of course, I've already lost you. Maybe you know nothing of this "training" that is done in "spring" and are in need of a crash course.

The Baltimore Orioles are set to put on an encore performance of last year's ALCS run. A majority of their team is intact, and they are banking on many of their players taking the next step forward in their individual progressions.

It's been quite an offseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are set to kick off spring training when pitchers and catchers report to Camelback Ranch on Feb. 19.

Not only was there a change of leadership at the top with a revamped front office, but the team itself will look noticeably different from the one that saw its season end in the first round of last year's playoffs.