With free agency underway, the offseason is about to pick up steam. What are the big questions facing all 30 teams? Were moving on to the National League East.What to do with Trea Turner?2016 record: 95-67After he set the league on fire following his July call-up, theres no doubt that Trea Turner can play. The question is where exactly will the Nationals play him? If manager Dusty Baker chooses to keep Turner in center field, where he never played professionally until June, that leaves the Nats with question marks at shortstop (Danny Espinosa hit .209 with 174 Ks) and first base (Ryan Zimmerman posted a .642 OPS).If Baker pencils Turner in at his natural position (shortstop), then there are unknowns at center and first. Alternatively, Turner could slot in at second base (he played 28 games there last season), with Daniel Murphy sliding over to first, which leaves uncertainty at short and center.The truth is that whatever decision Baker and GM Mike Rizzo make regarding Turner, itll probably be dictated by what theyre able to accomplish in the free-agent and/or trade markets. If they can snag an outfielder such as?Dexter Fowler or Yoenis Cespedes?-- whom they flirted heavily with last winter -- then Turner will likely find himself in the infield. If they can nab an infielder, be it corner or middle, theres a good chance Turner reprises his rookie role as the teams everyday center fielder.Regardless of where Turner plays, his presence at the top of the lineup will be key in helping the Nats -- who still have plenty of pieces in place -- get back to the postseason. -- Eddie MatzCan the Mets contend without Yoenis Cespedes?2016 record: 87-75The Mets went 72-54 with Yoenis Cespedes in the starting lineup the past season. They were 15-21 otherwise. Now that Cespedes has opted out, vacating the remaining $47.5 million that had been owed to him through 2018, will the Mets lose him in free agency? If so, how do they offset his loss?The Mets are averse to giving Cespedes a longer-term deal -- say, four or five years -- and expect him to sign elsewhere for a contract that might exceed $100 million. That said, they were pessimistic a year ago as well, and Cespedes ended up re-signing. The Mets acquired Jay Bruce from the Reds on Aug. 1 and have picked up his $13 million option. Minus Cespedes, that would give the Mets three lefty-hitting primary outfielders: Curtis Granderson, Bruce and Michael Conforto (who had a rough sophomore year). The Mets also have righty-hitting center fielder Juan Lagares.If Cespedes lands elsewhere, team officials will be searching for a righty hitter to complement first baseman Lucas Duda. That addition also could get starts in the outfield against southpaws. Good luck, though, duplicating Cespedes team-leading 31 homers and 86 RBIs in that scenario. -- Adam RubinHow do the Marlins replace Jose Fernandez?2106 record: 79-82The simple answer: They dont. Fernandez was too important to the franchise to replace and theres no way theyll be able to -- both on and off the field.The Marlins ranked sixth in the NL in rotation ERA in 2016, at 4.32 -- well behind the five playoff teams. Take Fernandezs numbers out, and that ERA rises to 4.70. The rotation right now consists of Tom Koehler, Adam Conley, Wei-Yin Chen and a host of question marks. To make matters worse, with one of the lowest-ranked farm systems, there doesnt appear to be any immediate help coming from the minors. The starting pitching market in free agency is especially weak, and the Marlins arent likely to outbid anyone for Rich Hill, the biggest prize. Maybe they would consider an innings-eater such as?R.A. Dickey or Jeremy Hellickson.We are already hearing rumors that the Marlins would consider breaking up their stellar young outfield and trading?Marcell Ozuna or Christian Yelich. Ozuna is the more likely option, as Yelich is signed through 2022 to a long-term deal that looks very team-friendly on the back end ($15 million salary in 2022). Plus, hes the better player, with 5.3 WAR in 2016 to Ozunas 2.5. Ozuna, coming off a .266/.321/.452 season, is a nice player but not a star. He wont bring back an ace, but he could yield a mid-rotation starter of similar experience.Of course, this is also robbing Peter to pay Paul: The Marlins were just 13th in the NL in runs, so trading Ozuna opens up another hole. Maybe Yelich slides over to center and?Derek Dietrich?gets a shot in left (Ichiro Suzuki remains best-suited to a backup role). Maybe Giancarlo Stanton bounces back with monster numbers. Maybe the Marlins trade Ozuna and sign a free-agent outfielder. -- David SchoenfieldHow can the Phillies upgrade their offense?2016 record: 71-91The Phillies ranked last in the majors in runs (610), OPS (.685) and total bases (2,090) the past season, so their biggest offseason priority is upgrading the offense. Theyd like to add a veteran bat or two to take some heat off a young pitching staff and provide protection for Maikel Franco, Odubel Herrera and the other young hitters in the lineup.But dont expect general manager Matt Klentak and his group to go on a free-agent splurge this winter. The Phillies dont want to block J.P. Crawford, Nick Williams or their other top prospects in the system, and theyd rather save their money for the stronger free-agent classes in 2017 and 2018. As such, Klentak and his group will probably be swimming in the Mitch Moreland-Brandon Moss-Adam Lind-Jon Jay-Colby Rasmus end of the pool.The Phillies are looking for veterans willing to sign one- or two-year deals and stick with their methodical, long-range plan. They have yet to put a specific target on when they hope the organizational rebuild will produce a team capable of contending in the National League East. -- Jerry CrasnickWere the final two months the real deal?2016 record: 68-93Through the first four months, the Braves went 37-68 and averaged 3.43 runs per game. Over the final two months, they went 31-25 and averaged 5.16 runs per game. Only the Rockies scored more runs per game in the majors those final two months. Freddie Freeman led the way, with a monster .340/.461/.680 line, while?Matt Kemp slugged .519 and drove in 39 runs, Ender Inciarte hit .342, Dansby Swanson came up and hit .302 with a .361 OBP, and Nick Markakis even hit eight home runs -- matching his total from all of 2015 through July 2016.I would say its reason for cautious optimism. In 2015, the Mets were the third-highest-scoring team over the final two months; they finished 26th in runs in 2016. 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HOUSTON -- Houstons bullpen had thrown six scoreless innings entering the 12th inning on Monday night.Then one pitch spoiled its good night and sent the Astros to yet another loss to the Texas Rangers.Rougned Odor had three hits and three RBI, including a solo homer in the 12th inning that lifted the Rangers to a 4-3 victory.The Rangers, who have the best record in the American League at 86-59, improved to 14-3 against AL West rival Houston this season.Odor launched his 31st homer over the short fence in right field off James Hoyt (1-1) to put Texas on top with no outs in the 12th.One pitch in the strike zone ruins it, manager A.J. Hinch said. Its certainly a tough loss.Odor, who finished a triple shy of the cycle, has six home runs, six doubles and 19 RBI in 16 games against Houston this season.Hes certainly hurt us a number of times over the last couple of years, Hinch said. Hes a good hitter. Hes a hitter that does damage. Certainly, against us, he comes up big at the worst times.Keone Kela (5-1) allowed one hit in two scoreless innings for the win and Jake Diekman pitched a perfect 12th for his fourth save.Evan Gattis hit a solo homer off Sam Dyson with one out in the ninth to tie it at 3. The towering shot, which landed on the train tracks atop the left field wall, was the 26th homer for Gattis this season.Marwin Gonzalez singled after that, but the inning ended when Colby Rasmus struck out and Gonzalez was caught trying to steal second base.Sometimes the bounces dont go your way, Hinch said. Theres a lot of frustrating parts of this game, but none more so than the final score.Odor drove in one run with a ground-rule double in the Rangers two-run first inning. His RBI single in the third made it 3-1.Texas starter Martin Perez yielded three hits and two runs with six strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings.Gonzalez had an RBI single for Houston in the second and Tony Kemps pinch-hit, ground-rule double got Houston within one in the seventh.Houston starter Doug Fister allowed six hits and three runs in five innings.dddddddddddd Hes had a tough September, allowing 25 hits and 17 runs combined in three starts.It was a disappointing loss for the Astros, who fell 3 1/2 games back for the second AL wild card.Its always tough to lose, especially down the stretch, Fister said. Our fate is in our hands. We have to take care of business. We have to go out there and get (wins). Tonight we fell short.Astros rookie Alex Bregman went 0 for 5 with three strikeouts to end a 10-game hitting streak and Carlos Correa was 0 for 3 with a pair of walks to snap his hitting streak of 13 games.TRAINERS ROOMAstros: LHP Dallas Keuchel, who hasnt pitched since Aug. 27 because of inflammation in his left shoulder, will be shut down until at least Wednesday. Keuchel said they will decide then what his next step will be. Keuchel has had a tough follow-up to a 2015 season where he won a career-high 20 games and was voted the AL Cy Young Winner. Houstons ace is 9-12 with a 4.55 ERA.ALL AL WESTMonday was the first of 19 straight games the Astros will play against teams in the AL West to end the season. They have seven games remaining against the Angels, six with the Mariners and three against the Athletics.WHAT A CATCHElvis Andrus robbed Houstons Max Stassi of a hit when he dived to grab a low liner for the first out of the 10th inning. Andrus sailed through the air to make the catch, hit the ground and rolled over before holding his glove up to display the ball.UP NEXTRangers: A.J. Griffin (7-4, 4.92) will start for Texas on Tuesday. Griffin looks to bounce back after giving up a career-high eight runs in four innings of an 8-3 loss to Seattle on Wednesday.Astros: Brad Peacock (0-0, 3.38) is scheduled to start his second game on Tuesday. He allowed five hits and one run in 3 2/3 innings of a 5-1 win against Cleveland in his first start this season on Tuesday. China Womens NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys China Wholesale NFL Camo Jerseys Discount NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Black Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Wholesale ' ' '