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New York Yankees fans aren't looking to grow accustomed to the team missing out on the playoffs. The front office will have plenty of work to do this season to build a postseason contender, and they've apparently found a way to secure supporting talent for a reasonable price tag.

The Yankees have reached a one-year deal with outfielder Chris Young, per ESPN's Buster Olney :

More and more, pitching is dominating Major League Baseball, which means players who provide any kind of offense, and especially power, are coming at a premium on the trade front or in the free-agent market.

Big bats are getting harder and harder to come by, and those that are available tend to come with some sort of flaw or concern, be it age, injury history or contract.

That's why it's helpful to know which players who can be labeled "power hitters" are the best targets for teams to go after this offseason.

The (multi) million-dollar question this offseason is whether Japanese pitcher Kenta Maeda will be posted by Nippon Professional Baseball’s Hiroshima Carp.

The offseason, especially the first few weeks after the World Series when every player is still technically available, is all about dreaming big. Hope springs eternal in November.

Yes, small moves can pay big dividends, and sometimes the best moves are the ones you don't make. Right now, though, everyone wants to focus on impact guys—guys whose signing would make headlines even in the non-sports world and whose jerseys would immediately start appearing on the backs of casual fans.

Major League Baseball announced the 2014 Comeback Players of the Year in the American and National Leagues on Friday, and they got both of them right.

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon officially went platinum.

Major League Baseball announced on Friday night that the two won the Platinum Glove Award, which is awarded to the best defender in each respective league based on fan voting:

The talent-laden Los Angeles Dodgers fell short of their ultimate goal after a strong regular season. Now the front office must make some key decisions about how to move forward. One of the biggest surrounds free-agent shortstop Hanley Ramirez.

The 2014 MLB postseason was the epitome of the mantra "pitching wins championships."

Teams lacking pitching will look to upgrade their staffs in the coming weeks. Luckily for the high number of teams in pursuit of arms, there appears to be plenty to go around. More than a handful of ace-like hurlers can be had via free agency or trades, meaning the balance of power in both the American League and National League could shift with one acquisition.

As one of the most valuable free agents on the market this winter, it's no surprise that 31-year-old Russell Martin is already attracting attention from teams. 

The nine-year veteran is coming off his best offensive season since 2007, posting a .290/.402/.430 slash line with 31 extra-base hits for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also remains one of the best defensive catchers in baseball, only adding to his immense value. 

If the early stages of the MLB offseason are any indication of the types of players we'll hear on the rumor mill over the next few months, then we're in for a wild winter.

While not every rumored name will be moved, it's likely some top-of-the-line players will be switching teams. These impact bats will cost a small fortune. That said, a number of teams will line up to acquire their production.