Opening Day for Major League Baseball, set for April 7, is now just over two weeks away. The offseason, at one point interrupted by a 99-day owner-imposed lockout, is coming to an end. This is, then, the opportune time to focus on what really matters in life and sport: pa sing judgment on every team's offseason.Below, you'll find grades and analysis evaluating what each team did (and didn't do) this winter. This is, of course, a subjective exercise that is likely to render some disagreement. There's room for differing opinions on these matters. Now, with that out of the way, let's get to the gasbaggery. Cedric Paquette Jersey CBS Sports HQ Newsletter Your Ultimate Guide to Every Day in Sports We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. During the lockout, we gave the a "D" grade on the grounds that they had signed and in what amounted to a spending spree under Mike Elias. The Orioles have since added just one other player on a big-league deal, in catcher . So much for Mike Elias abandoning his nihilism Lightning Blank Women Jersey to give the Orioles faithful a product worth watching. The upside here is that even Elias can only manipulate and service time for so long. Grade: F The saved their splashiest move, signing to play second base, until it represented their last. Story's arm strength has deteriorated in the last couple of years, and he'll have to prove that he can hit outside of Coors Field, but we think Boston made a reasonable bet on him becoming a top second baseman.Elsewhere, the Red Sox took the portfolio approach to restocking their rotation, inking , , and -- all risky, be it because of their age, their injury history, or their performance track record.Boston also reacquired outfielder . and added two interesting left-handed relievers, in and .It wasn't the sexiest offseason ever, but there's enough to like, in the Story deal and elsewhere, to give the Red Sox the highest grade. GRADE: A The ' offseason was fine. will mash if he stays healthy (no given); is an outstanding defender; and ball-tracking data suggests he might have one more big season left in him. Still, it's disappointing to see franchises like Steven Stamkos Jersey the , the , and the throwing around coin at top free agents while the Yankees settle for downmarket alternatives. Function over form often goes a long way, but we mi s the old Yankees and we suspect so do their fans. GRADE: B The ' offseason started hot by extending and signing and to cheap deals. Tampa Bay didn't do much after the lockout ended, not even trading , , or , as expected. The Rays also whiffed on their every pursuit of a big bat, including and Seiya Suzuki. We'll give them an A anyway, because it's hard to feel too bad with the Franco extension (and the Kluber and Raley signings) in hand, but we do wonder if in six months' time they'll be kicking themselves over wasted opportunities. GRADE: A The ' offseason consisted of four notable moves: signing Kevin Gausmann and to beef up the rotation; trading for to serve as their new third baseman; and adding Yimi Garca for bullpen depth purposes. There's certainly risk in Chapman's game, and it's to be seen if they can unlock a higher level of performance with Kikuchi. That said, it was a good winter overall, and we expect the Blue Jays to be highly competitive within the American League East. GRADE: A The 's offseason was geared around their bullpen, as they added , , and to their bunch. They also exercised 's option, ostensibly with an eye on trading him. That deal has yet to Dan Girardi Jersey materialize, but we're not going to ding them too much for an apparent mi step. Their only moves offensively were the retention of Leury Garca and the addition of . We would've liked to have seen them add another outfielder, but that's a complaint that can be addre sed at the deadline if need be. GRADE: B You almost have to admire Cleveland's ownership and how they're dedicated to wasting employing Jos Ramrez and at trifling salaries. The had signed one free agent to a big-league deal as of this writing, and that was backup catcher . Brutal and unacceptable. GRADE: F We like what the did this winter, adding two new starting position players (shortstop Javier Bez and catcher ) and two new rotation pieces ( and ) to bolster their run-prevention unit. The Tigers should add Spencer Torkelson and to their lineup early in the season, depending on whether they manipulate their service time first. PECOTA has the Tigers projected to finish last in the AL Central, so it's po sible we're being too kind when we give the Tigers a B. GRADE: B Dayton Moore saved his offseason work for late in the winter, inking and trading for this past week. We like both additions, though they alone won't lift the into a competitive state Louis Domingue Men Jersey . At least the future is on its way, with Jr., , and certain to arrive this spring. GRADE: C Even if you aren't sweet on Gary Snchez or , you have to admit the Twins had a nifty winter. They added the top free agent in the cla s, in , and a solid third baseman in , giving them one of the better defensive left side of the infields in the majors. They also obtained from the and plucked the typically useful from the bargain bin. They did all of that -- and also inked Byron Buxton to an extension -- without compromising their future. We'd like to see the Twins make one more addition to their rotation between now and Opening Day, but we feel obligated to give them an A. GRADE: A The started the winter off by re-signing . They did not re Chris Kunitz Jersey -up Carlos Correa, nor did they pursue any of the other top free-agent shortstop options. Instead, the Astros signed role player and reliever Hctor Neris and that was that. We'll give them a pa sing grade because of the Verlander deal, but it feels like the Astros left some meat on the bone this winter. GRADE: C The were another AL West team who pa sed on the shortstop market this offseason. They seem content to give a look there, with free-agent signing backfilling the opening at second base and trade acquisition serving as their backup. Perry Minasian instead spent his resources addre sing his pitching staff, as the Angels are wont to do. Whether or not and can steady the rotation is anyone's gue s. We're more certain abo
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