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With the free-agent market pretty thin on top-flight pitchers, the biggest potential move involving a hurler this offseason might end up being a trade. Knowing they probably can't afford to re-sign David Price when he hits free agency after the 2015 season, the Rays are reportedly considering dealing the 2012 AL Cy Young Award winner.

While Price may be the most coveted pitcher on the move this Hot Stove season, there's still some intriguing arms that can be had the old fashioned way: with cold, hard cash (and maybe a draft pick).

The offseason just kicked off. And while there hasn’t been a monumental free-agent signing or a blockbuster trade, it’s inevitable that the first domino will fall soon.

And as soon as players are on the move, fans and owners naturally begin to critique general managers.

The Hot Stove League hasn't been officially open for a full week yet and the rumor mill has already begun to spin, with teams expressing interest in free agents and general managers beginning to chat on the phone about how their respective clubs may be able to help each other out in potential trade scenarios.

Teams that we don't normally expect to be aggressive in the offseason, such as the Minnesota Twins, have been dominating the headlines this week, while news surrounding the biggest name available, second baseman Robinson Cano, has been far less than anyone expected.

If you love prospects, then it doesn’t get any better than the Arizona Fall League.

With six teams comprised of baseball’s top prospects from all 30 organizations, the AFL provides an opportunity to witness the future of the game on one field.

If you love prospects, then it doesn’t get any better than the Arizona Fall League.

With six teams comprised of baseball’s top prospects from all 30 organizations, the AFL provides an opportunity to witness the future of the game on one field.

Martin Perez is just the latest.

On Thursday, the Texas Rangers gave the 22-year-old left-hander—who has all of 26 starts in the majors—a contract extension worth $12.5 million over the next four years, according to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

The New York Yankees are about to embark on their most important offseason in years.

They just sat back and watched their biggest rivals, the Boston Red Sox, complete a worst-to-first turnaround and win the 2013 World Series.

With several major contracts coming off the books and more than $80 million to spend on free agents, the Yankees have the opportunity to right the ship quickly.

The most discerning MLB general managers understand the art of buying low.

These talent evaluators don't just throw money at any player on the scrap heap. They know exactly when to spring for a free-agent ace rebounding from major surgery. They choose just the moment to pull the trigger on a deal for a floundering star who is ready to explode.

When it comes to the top MLB free agents on the market, the high asking prices will limit the number of teams with a realistic chance of signing them. But it doesn't mean that they won't have a good number of options to choose from.

The ultimate choice will often come down to the team offering the most money, although it's not out of the question for a player to leave a few million dollars on the table to sign with a team that they feel more comfortable with for other reasons.

Every year there are players on the MLB free agency market that qualify as comeback players, and many of them are starting pitchers.

This year is no different, as the offseason brings with it 10 pitchers who need big bounce-back seasons.

Whether their comeback is needed because of injuries, poor performance or a leave from the game, these guys need a good 2014 season to get their careers back on track.

Let's take a look at the 10 biggest comeback players among starting pitchers this offseason.