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	Joe Mancini BellaOnline's Baseball Editor

2007 Hall of Fame Preview
The 2007 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees will be announced this week. Here’s a review of the election process, the major candidates, the expected results and my opinion on Mark McGwire’s suitability for the Hall.

First Quarter Report Card – AL East
With one quarter of the season behind us, here’s a look at the standings and the prospects for the American League East. The story so far this year is injuries, injuries and injuries.

Free Agency Results for 2006 - 2007
With Spring Training officially under way this weekend, here´s list of the 2007 free agents sorted by their 2006 team with details of their 2007 teams and the contract terms. Roger Clemens is still keeping us guessing.

Free Agency through Thanksgiving
The market for free agents has been huge and things are just getting started.

Hamstrung by Pitching, Yankees Sign Clemens
The Yankees have signed Rocket Roger Clemens to a deal worth $18M for an abbreviated season of work. When he arrives in June, it should aid the recovery of a pitching staff hamstrung by injuries.

Mr. April
George Steinbrenner once accused Dave Winfield of being Mr. May, creating a sharp contrast to Reggie “Mr. October” Jackson. Based on the first week and a half of baseball, George could have a new player for his calendar. Alex Rodriguez is proving himself to be a potent force in the early season.

Mr. April . . . Continued
Just last week I commented on A-Rod’s fast start and dubbed him “Mr. April”. He’s accomplished so much in the subsequent week that I feel compelled to expand my commentary.

The Best Rivalry in Baseball – the Yankees and Red Sox
The Yankees and the Red Sox have a historical and entertaining rivalry. With their off-season moves, both look strong going into 2007. Here´s a perspective on the rivalry.

The Most Expensive Conversation in Baseball
MLB announced that the Red Sox have won the bidding for the right to negotiate with pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka for the amazing sum of $51.1 million. This money is paid to Matsuzaka’s team, the Seibu Lions. It will be returned if the Red Sox and Matsuzaka cannot arrive at a contract in 30 days.

What is the significance of Spring Training?
MLB Spring Training is coming to a close and opening day is upon us starting this weekend! What did we learn from Spring Training?