The Jon Lester sweepstakes engulfed everyone at the meetings in San Diego, as most of the starting pitching market remained at a standstill until the left-hander made his decision. Lester’s huge deal with the Chicago Cubs wasn’t the only important storyline and transaction, though.
This year’s meetings were about far more than just a few general managers and agents yucking it up in some hotel lobby. A lot of business was conducted — both in free agency and on the trade market — and stuff went down at all hours of the day. No time was too early or too late to negotiate, apparently.
So, which teams came away from the four-day adventure better or worse? Well, let’s dive into our 2014 MLB winter meetings winners and losers to see who thrived and who flopped.
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