Looking at how AL clubs fared at the Winter Meetings

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - The Winter Meetings are over. Here are thoughts about teams in the American League:

AL EAST

Baltimore: The Orioles spent their time at the meetings looking for an outfielder, a catcher and bullpen depth. Dan Duquette's best quote was telling Jose Bautista's agent that he didn't want to sign the outfielder because Bautista is a villain in the eyes of Orioles fans. Duquette, though, says that the Orioles have a better chance of adding an outfielder through the free agent market rather than a trade.

Boston: After picking up starter Chris Sale, the Red Sox are the favorite to win the AL East next season. Also, Mitch Moreland was signed to take over the first base, pushing Hanley Ramirez to the DH role vacated by the retiring David Ortiz.

New York: The Yankees reportedly signed lefty Aroldis Chapman to an $80 million contract, a record for closers. The Yankees didn't have to give up a draft pick. Chapman had a 2.01 ERA with 20 saves for the Yankees before he was traded to the Cubs, helping them win their first World Series since 1908.

Tampa Bay: The Rays picked up former Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos on a two-year deal. Will they trade pitcher Chris Archer or any other members of their rotation?

Toronto: The Blue Jays signed former Oriole Steve Pearce for two years and $12.5 million. He'll play first base in a platoon with Justin Smoak. Pearce might get time in the outfield. The Blue Jays are Pearce's fourth AL East team. He's played for every team in the division except Boston.

AL CENTRAL

Chicago: The White Sox traded outfielder Adam Eaton to the Nationals and ace lefty Chris Sale to the Red Sox and got an excellent crop of young pitchers to begin their rebuilding process. GM Rick Hahn says he wants to make more trades, meaning closer David Robertson, first baseman Jose Abreu, pitcher Jose Quintana, third baseman Todd Frazier could be dealt.

Cleveland: The AL champion Indians need to re-sign their strongest bat, first baseman Mike Napoli. If not Napoli, the Indians might sign Edwin Encarnacion.

Detroit: The Tigers took the big K at the winter meetings, but at least they went down swinging. They're trying to trade anyone on their roster, even Justin Verlander. But nothing worked out.

Kansas City: The Royals traded Wade Davis, a $10 million closer, to save salary. Kelvin Herrera is their best reliever, but can they find ways to maintain their three-headed, lights-out monster for the final three innings?

Minnesota: After 103 losses, the Twins say they are keeping second baseman Brian Dozier, even though teams are calling to see if he's available. Twins manager Paul Molitor is optimistic that Miguel Sano can play third base next and that Byron Buxton, the super prospect, will be consistent next season.

AL WEST

Houston: The Astros are the team with the biggest makeover after getting Carlos Beltran, Brian McCann, Josh Reddick and Charlie Morton. Their lineup is dangerous when you consider it also includes Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Evan Gattis.

Los Angeles: The Angels are caught in the middle of trying to win and cut salaries for payroll flexibility. Don't expect major moves from the Angels.

Oakland: The Athletics were quiet at the meetings, but they laid the groundwork to acquire a center fielder. Pitcher Sonny Gray could be traded.

Seattle: The Mariners haven't been to the postseason since 2001. They say they want to end that drought in 2017. They're building their pitching depth and added pitcher Chris Heston from San Francisco.

Texas: The Rangers retained outfielder Carlos Gomez. Now, will they be in the market for a DH, maybe Edwin Encarnacion?