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Grading the AL West's offseason: Did the worst division in 2024 get better this winter?

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The American League West was the worst division in baseball last season .

The Houston Astros did not reach the ALCS for the first time since the Obama administration.

The Seattle Mariners re-signed IF Jorge Polanco to a 1-year deal.

The Minnesota Twins signed IF Donovan Solano and IF Austin Shenton from Tampa Bay for cash.

The Texas Rangers have been encouragingly active this winter as they seek to bounce back.

The Oakland Athletics have committed $70 million to free agents over the past three months .

The A’s' spending spree has grabbed headlines but it hasn’t transformed this team into an immediate contender.

The Los Angeles Angels are a much-needed rebuild, but owner refuses to embark upon a rebuild.

Getting Kikuchi for just $63 million at the beginning of the offseason looks like a nice bargain in retrospect.

Some around the industry were surprised that the Braves opted to not pick up d’Arnaud’s option.

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