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The Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals to capture their third World Series title since 2004 and eighth overall. Led by World Series MVP David Ortiz and his bearded supporting cast, the team certainly lived up to the phrase "Boston Strong."

Apparently it's not just flying bats and balls you have to watch out for at Major League Baseball stadiums these days.  MLB officials may have to post warning signs for flying hot dogs now too.

Even though St. Louis Cardinals rookie sensation Michael Wacha proved to be human with his struggles in Game 6 of the World Series against the Red Sox, it’s undeniable that his future is insanely bright.

The Boston Red Sox played like champions all season long.

They posted an American League-best 97-65 record during the regular season before closing the deal by beating the St. Louis Cardinals in six games to win the World Series. Now the Red Sox will party like champions, and you can catch all of the action streaming live online.

On a team that's desperately searching for some real talent, the Chicago Cubs have a future superstar in third baseman Kris Bryant.

With MLB free agency set to begin, so too are the rumors and speculation of players who will be traded.

Last year, it was guys like R.A. Dickey, Jose Reyes, Justin Upton and James Shields who were traded to new teams. And this year is no different, as many big names have already been rumored to be moved. But will those deals happen? 

Here's a look at some of the biggest names on the trading block this offseason.

Note: All stats obtained from ESPN unless otherwise noted.

Like any baseball season, the 2013 season had its ups, downs, surprises and “I told you sos."

While it’s always exciting to watch rookies like Michael Wacha emerge from the depths of the minor leagues to start games in the World Series, it’s equally as exhilarating to witness offseason acquisitions prove their value.

With the 2013 Major League Baseball season now in the books, speculation regarding this year’s free-agent class and the developing trade market is beginning to heat up.

Last winter, several of the game’s top-ranked prospects were dealt in exchange for established, veteran talent.

It was a two-strike splitter from Koji Uehara to Matt Carpenter that did the trick on Wednesday night. Carpenter swung and missed for the final out of Game 6 of the 2013 World Series, giving the Boston Red Sox their third title since 2004.

Free agency is the best chance a team has of building its roster for the upcoming season, but it is by no means an exact science, and there is a good deal of risk/reward that goes into each signing.

Every offseason, there are a handful of players who exceed expectations and wind up being absolute steals. And on the other end of spectrum, there are a few guys who wind up being vastly overpaid.