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Will the game remember Zach Britton for the 47 saves in 47 chances, the 0.54 ERA in 67 innings over 69 games, or his exclusion from the top three vote-getters for the American League Cy Young Award and the immediate — maybe long-term — shift in relief pitching philosophy that was the defining storyline of the playoffs after Showalter didn't use him?

The Orioles, in becoming first team to 100 home runs, nearing season-record pace for home runs in a season

The "Moneyball" Oakland Athletics found their advantage by valuing on-base percentage. The Tampa Bay Rays sought a two-percent edge over opponents, and the Pittsburgh Pirates burst to relevancy via aggressive defensive shifting. While many other clubs are only making their final preparations for spring training, Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette is one swoop away from making the February free-agent coup his team's signature advantage.

The Orioles have agreed to terms with Japanese pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada. The 30-year-old left-hander pitched to a 1.53 ERA in Japan last season. The club is also pursuing Taiwanese lefty Chen Wei-Yin.