Baseball’s annual winter meetings commence Monday at the Disney Resort in Orlando.

The procession of off-season roster moves seems accelerated this year, highlighted by the stunning signing by the Seattle Mariners of Robinson Cano, earning A-Rod or Albert Pujols type money.

Cano moves to the relative anonymity of the Pacific Northwest. How will the proud Yankees respond to the rare sight of a free agent they wanted spurning them? That and many other answers await. The meetings, a market of trades and free agency, continue through Thursday.

Following is a brief look at the America League, in the order of their 2013 win totals:

BOSTON RED SOX

GM: Ben Cherington. Manager: John Farrell

2013 record: 97-65. 2013 payroll: $154.6 million

STRENGTHS: Since 1978, only the 1992-93 Blue Jays and the 1998-2000 Yankees have managed to repeat. The starting pitching became a strength after the return of Farrell, their former pitching coach. 2B Dustin Pedroia is the constant in the lineup. Closer Koji Uehara is lights out.

WEAKNESSES: Behind the plate, the Sox are counting on 37-year-old A.J. Pierzynski and need to replace their centre fielder and shortstop. DH David Ortiz is a year older.

CHANGES: Lost CF Jacoby Ellsbury, C Jarrod Saltalamacchia, 1B Mike Napoli and SS Stephen Drew. Added Pierzynski. In addition, SS Xander Bogaerts will play every day.

TRENDING: Down.

OAKLAND A’S

GM: Billy Beane. Manager: Bob Melvin

2013 record: 96-66. 2013 payroll: $62 million

STRENGTHS: The A’s for two seasons have been on the verge of something special. They are deep in talented young starters and have a deep bullpen. The outfield is a balance of speed and power.

WEAKNESSES: Need more consistent offence from the infield and from their catchers. The team’s raison d’etre is to win while keeping payroll low. Beane has been a master at that.

CHANGES: Have added starter Scott Kazmir and closer Jim Johnson. Added INF Nick Punto and OF Craig Gentry. Lost RH Bartolo Colon, closer Grant Balfour and C Kurt Suzuki.

TRENDING: Up.

DETROIT TIGERS

GM: Dave Dombrowski. Manager: Brad Ausmus

2013 record: 93-69. 2013 payroll: $148.7M

STRENGTHS: Moving Miguel Cabrera to 1B improves the defence. Signing closer Joe Nathan will make the Tigers tough in the post-season. The rotation is still one of the best with RH Max Scherzer, RH Anibal Sanchez and RH Justin Verlander despite trading RH Doug Fister.

WEAKNESSES: Many believe the Doug Fister trade did not bring back enough from Nats. Is it a leap of faith to install Nick Castellanos at 3B. The middle relief will always be a concern.

CHANGES: Traded 1B Prince Fielder for 2B Ian Kinsler who replaces 2B Omar Infante. SS Jhonny Peralta left in free agency so SS Jose Iglesias plays every day. Fister replaced by LH Drew Smyly.

TRENDING: Up.

TAMPA BAY RAYS

GM: Andrew Friedman. Manager: Joe Maddon

2013 record: 92-71. 2013 payroll: $51.9M

STRENGTHS: For the moment they have LH David Price. History shows they will listen to offers that include several young, almost-ready prospects. The outfield of David DeJesus, Wil Myers, Desmond Jenning and Matt Joyce is strong. The stars are 3B Evan Longoria and 2B Ben Zobrist.

WEAKNESSES: The Rays have forever relied on game-callers behind the plate. Cs Ryan Hanigan and Jose Molina will never scare anyone offensively. Home runs are not something the Rays rely on, and closer could be an issue if they hand the job to RH Heath Bell.

CHANGES: Added Bell and Hannigan and re-signed DeJesus. Look for serious talks for Price.

TRENDING: Sideways.

CLEVELAND INDIANS

GM: Chris Antonetti. Manager: Terry Francona

2013 record: 92-70. 2013 payroll: $80.6M

STRENGTHS: The AL manager of the year, Francona returns for a second season. Team is strong up the middle with 2B Jason Kipnis and SS Asdrubal Cabrera. The emergence of C Yan Gomes allowed the talented C Carlos Santana to also play 1B and DH. The middle relief is deep.

WEAKNESSES: The loss of RH Ubaldo Jimenez means youngsters RH Danny Salazar and RH Trevor Bauer need to take the next step. So much went right for the Tribe in their rush to the finish line, can 1B Nick Swisher, OF Michael Brantley and CF Michael Bourn repeat and maintain?

CHANGES: Added LF David Murphy; lost LH Scott Kazmir, RH Jimenez and RH Joe Smith.

TRENDING: Sideways.

TEXAS RANGERS

GM: Jon Daniels. Manager: Ron Washington

2013 record: 91-72. 2013 payroll: $125.3

STRENGTHS: 1B Prince Fielder will boost his power numbers away from Comerica Park. 2B Jurickson Profar and SS Elvis Andrus for a formidable double play combo. RH Yu Darvish is into his third season and is getting better. 3B Adrian Beltre completes a terrific infield.

WEAKNESSES: Behind the plate is a question mark (they just signed former Blue Jay J.P. Arencibia) as is the outfield. The Rangers are gambling at closer and have had injury issues in the rotation.

CHANGES: Lost closer Joe Nathan, Nelson Cruz, C A.J. Pierzynski and OFs David Murphy and Craig Gentry. Added Fielder and OF Michael Choice. More moves expected in Orlando.

TRENDING: Down.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS

GM: Dayton Moore. Manager: Ned Yost

2013 record: 86-76. 2013 payroll: $81.9M

STRENGTHS: Key decisions last year included installing LF Alex Gordon and playing C Salvador Perez every day, plus the trade with the Rays for RH James Shields. SS Alcides Escobar and even 2B Emilio Bonifacio (on grass) are strengths. The bullpen is deep and talented but sometimes erratic.

WEAKNESSES: The rotation lost RH Ervin Santana and there are question marks in the outfield. There are also questions to be answered in the rotation after Shields and RH Jeremy Guthrie.

CHANGES: Added LH Jason Vargas and OF Norichika Aoki; lost Santana, LH Bruce Chen and C George Kottaras.

TRENDING: Sideways.

BALTIMORE ORIOLES

GM: Dan Duquette. Manager: Buck Showalter

2013 record: 85-77. 2013 payroll: $92.2 million

STRENGTHS: The manager is a strength, as is C Matt Wieters, a healthy 3B Manny Machado and SS J.J. Hardy. The O’s need 1B Chris Davis to not be another Brady Anderson, hitting 50 homers only to never do it again. The outfield is led by CF Adam Jones and RF Nick Markakis.

WEAKNESSES: GM Dan Duquette relies on short-term deals in the rotation. The bullpen features power arms, but they are looking for a new closer after sending Jim Johnson to the A’s in trade.

CHANGES: Added 2B Jemile Weeks for Johnson from the A’s. Lost free agents RH Jason Hammel, RH Scott Feldman, LH Tsuyoshi Wada, LF Nate McLouth, 2B Brian Roberts and INF Alexi Casilla.

TRENDING: Down.

NEW YORK YANKEES

GM: Brian Cashman. Manager: Joe Girardi

2013 record: 85-77. 2013 payroll: $228.1 million

STRENGTHS: The Yankees improved tremendously with C Brian McCann and CF Jacoby Ellsbury. The Alex Rodriguez situation will become clearer, but either way the Yankees will add what they need.

WEAKNESSES: Now that they have lost Cano to the M’s, second base is a problem. The rotation is loaded with question marks. Closer David Robertson is good, but with Mariano Rivera retired, it hurts the bullpen. SS Derek Jeter is an icon, but if he gets 600 at-bats and plays the field it will hurt the infield.

CHANGES: Added Ellsbury and McCann and were seriously angling for the return of Cano and looking to bid on Japanese free agent Masahiro Tanaka. Lost RH Phil Hughes and Rivera. Looking for a return to form by 1B Mark Teixeira and RH Michael Pineda.

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TRENDING: Down.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS

GM: Jerry Dipoto. Manager: Mike Scioscia

2013 record: 78-84. 2013 payroll: $137.3 million

STRENGTHS: RH Jered Weaver and LH C.J. Wilson are the main men in the rotation, but beyond that it’s weak. One of these years, OF Mike Trout will earn his first MVP.

WEAKNESSES: Have too much money tied up in untradeable contracts of OF Josh Hamilton and 1B Albert Pujols. 1B/DH/OF Mark Trumbo and 2B Howie Kendrick were once seen as available, but the Angels will not give them away.

CHANGES: Added 3B David Freese from the Cards, Fernando Salas and Joe Smith. Lost OF Peter Bourjos, LH Jason Vargas, RH Jerome Williams and RH Tommy Hanson.

TRENDING: Sideways.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS

GM: Alex Anthopoulos. Manager: John Gibbons

2013 record: 74-88. 2013 payroll: $119.3 million

STRENGTHS: The left side of the infield with 3B Brett Lawrie and SS Jose Reyes is one of the AL’s best. The bullpen is deep and talented with no big names. 1B Edwin Encarnacion and a healthy RF Jose Bautista give the Jays a tough middle of the order.

WEAKNESSES: Still uncertain of what they have behind the plate, plus the rotation is iffy if they want to contend. They have three or four starting pitcher trade candidates that will be explored at the meetings. Can LF Melky Cabrera return to form, and what of second base?

CHANGES: Added C Dioner Navarro and C Erik Kratz; lost C J.P. Arencibia and 2B Mark DeRosa.

TRENDING: Sideways.

SEATTLE MARINERS

GM: Jack Zduriencik. Manager: Lloyd McClendon

2013 record: 71-91. 2013 payroll: $84.2 million

STRENGTHS: The signing of Cano improves offence, but one wonders about the effect on the team payroll. RH Felix Hernandez and LH Hisashi Iwakuma make an impressive 1-2 punch.

WEAKNESSES: The lack of any offence has hurt them, but adding Cano will help that issue. Catcher is a question and the bullpen, though blessed with powerful arms, has yet to prove itself. There has been a notable lack of power through the lineup. How much they have to spend will be an issue.

CHANGES: Added Cano, INF Willie Bloomquist. Lost LH Joe Saunders, CF Franklin Gutierrez, LF Raul Ibanez, 1B Kendrys Morales, LH Oliver Perez, OF Endy Chavez. They are heavily pursuing an offensive OF like Carlos Berltran or Shin-Soo Choo.

TRENDING: Up.

MINNESOTA TWINS

GM: Terry Ryan. Manager: Ron Gardenhire

2013 record: 66-96. 2013 payroll: $92 million

STRENGTHS: Moving Joe Mauer to first base hopefully allows him to remain healthy. OF Josh Willingham is a consistent RBI bat. The Twins bolstered the rotation by signing RH Ricky Nolasco and RH Phil Hughes. Canadians LHs Scott Diamond and Andrew Albers have a chance to contribute.

WEAKNESSES: C Josmil Pinto is basically unproven, while the rest of the lineup does not produce enough runs. The depth of the pitching staff is an issue, especially in the bullpen.

CHANGES: Added RH Hughes, RH Nolasco, Lost 1B Justin Morneau and RH Mike Pelfrey.

TRENDING: Sideways.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX

GM: Rick Hahn. Manager: Robin Ventura

2013 record: 63-99. 2013 payroll: $118.9 million

STRENGTHS: LH Chris Sale is a contender for the Cy Young. CL Addison Reed is a capable saviour.

WEAKNESSES: The offence is looking for a leader now that 1B Paul Konerko is relegated to a minor role. DH Adam Dunn is hit or miss, and the rest of the lineup needs to emerge.

CHANGES: Added 1B Jose Abreu; lost RH Gavin Floyd.

TRENDING: Down.

HOUSTON ASTROS

GM: Jeff Luhnow. Manager: Bo Porter

2013 record: 51-111. 2013 payroll: $26.1 million

STRENGTHS: Try to move forward by signing RH Scott Feldman, a former Ranger and Oriole, and trading for CF Dexter Fowler from the Rockies to bat at the top of the order. Have one legit star in 2B Jose Altuve. Total of 18 of 23 position players on the roster are 27 or younger.

WEAKNESSES: The same youth that will be a strength in the future is a weakness now. The rotation has pitchers that should still be in the minors. Seven of 10 starters in 2013 had ERAs over 5.15

CHANGES: Added Feldman and Fowler; lost RH Jordan Lyles and OF Brandon Barnes.

TRENDING: Up.