A team-by-team look at the American League entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and reporting dates for pitchers and catchers, and full squads:

AL EAST

New York Yankees

George Steinbrenner will be watching his club as carefully and as critically as ever. AP

Manager: Joe Torre (11th season).

2005: 95-67, first place.

Training Town: Tampa, Fla.

Park: Legends Field.

Reporting Dates: Feb. 16/Feb. 21.

He's Here: CF Johnny Damon, RHP Kyle Farnsworth, LHP Ron Villone, LHP Mike Myers, C Kelly Stinnett, INF Miguel Cairo, RHP Octavio Dotel.

He's Outta Here: RHP Tom Gordon, 1B Tino Martinez, DH-OF Ruben Sierra, RHP Kevin Brown, C John Flaherty, LHP Alan Embree, RHP Felix Rodriguez, OF Matt Lawton, INF Mark Bellhorn, INF Rey Sanchez.

Outlook: The $200 million Yankees rallied from a poor start to win their eighth consecutive division title last season, then were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Angels for the second time in four years. General manager Brian Cashman was retained with a three-year contract, but New York had a relatively quiet winter with the exception of luring Damon away from the rival Red Sox. He fits nicely in the leadoff spot and center field, though he doesn't throw well and was slowed by injuries last year. With Derek Jeter, Gary Sheffield, Alex Rodriguez, Hideki Matsui, Jason Giambi, Jorge Posada and Robinson Cano all back, the lineup comes close to a modern-day Murderers' Row. Bernie Williams re-signed to take Sierra's part-time, DH-OF role. So if everyone remains healthy and productive, the offense could break a few records. The defense, however, looks shaky -- and age is a concern. No. 1 starter Randy Johnson, coming off a mostly disappointing Big Apple debut, is 42. Mike Mussina is 37 and he fell off considerably the past two seasons. The rotation is certainly deep, but Chien-Ming Wang and Shawn Chacon will have to prove themselves again, while Carl Pavano and Jaret Wright must show they can stay healthy and handle New York. The bridge to unflappable closer Mariano Rivera is brand new. Former ace Ron Guidry replaces longtime pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre. The rest of the coaching staff includes three ex-big league managers: Tony Pena, Larry Bowa and Lee Mazzilli.

Boston Red Sox

Manager: Terry Francona (third season).

2005: 95-67, second place.

Training Town: Fort Myers, Fla.

Park: City of Palms Park.

Reporting Dates: Feb. 18/Feb. 22.

He's Here: RHP Josh Beckett, CF Coco Crisp, 2B Mark Loretta, SS Alex Gonzalez, 3B Mike Lowell, 1B J.T. Snow, RHP Julian Tavarez, RHP Rudy Seanez, RHP David Riske, C John Flaherty, C Josh Bard.

He's Outta Here: CF Johnny Damon, 1B Kevin Millar, SS Edgar Renteria, 3B Bill Mueller, 1B John Olerud, C Doug Mirabelli, RHP Jeremi Gonzalez, RHP Chad Bradford, LHP Mike Myers, RHP Wade Miller, RHP Matt Mantei, 1B Roberto Petagine, OF Adam Hyzdu, C Kelly Shoppach.

Outlook: GM Theo Epstein resigned on Oct. 31, then returned on Jan. 24 after discussions to improve his working relationship with team president Larry Lucchino. He still had a hand in deals as Jed Hoyer and Ben Cherington, who filled in as co-general managers, consulted him. Johnny Damon joined the New York Yankees as a free agent, but the Red Sox replaced him as the center fielder and leadoff hitter with Coco Crisp, who is six years younger, earns about one-fourth his salary and had similar hitting numbers last year. The infield has four new starters and the defense on the left side is outstanding. Beckett is a top of the rotation starter with Curt Schilling coming off an injury-marred season. The bullpen is rebuilt, and Boston hopes Keith Foulke can be a top closer again. The power punch remains with LF Manny Ramirez and DH David Ortiz. The Red Sox tried to accommodate Ramirez's wish to be traded but said they found no suitable offers. The Yankees and Toronto both appear to be improved, so Boston could have a tougher year in the AL East.

Toronto Blue Jays

Manager: John Gibbons (second full season).

2005: 80-82, third place.

Training Town: Dunedin, Fla.

Park: Knology Park.

Reporting Dates: Feb. 17/Feb. 22.

He's Here: RHP A.J. Burnett, LHP B.J. Ryan, 3B Troy Glaus, C Bengie Molina, 1B Lyle Overbay.

He's Outta Here: 2B Orlando Hudson, RHP Miguel Batista, 3B Corey Koskie, RHP David Bush.

Outlook: GM J.P. Ricciardi might have been the most productive executive in baseball this offseason, raising eyebrows when he gave Ryan the most lucrative contract in history for a reliever -- $47 million over five years. It was just the beginning of an expensive makeover for the Blue Jays, who also added Burnett, Glaus, Overbay and Molina. Toronto, expanding its payroll from $45 million to about $75 million, appears capable of contending with the Yankees and Boston for a playoff spot. The improved rotation includes former Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay, Burnett, LHPs Gustavo Chacin and Ted Lilly as well as RHP Josh Towers. Ryan is the closer of an underrated bullpen. Glaus gives the Blue Jays the power they lacked since Carlos Delgado left as a free agent after the 2004 season.

Baltimore Orioles

Manager: Sam Perlozzo (first full season).

2005: 74-88, fourth place.

Training Town: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Park: Fort Lauderdale Stadium.

Reporting Dates: Feb. 15/Feb. 21.

He's Here: RHP Kris Benson, C Ramon Hernandez, 1B Jeff Conine, OF Corey Patterson, 1B Kevin Millar, RHP LaTroy Hawkins.

He's Outta Here: LHP B.J. Ryan, OF Sammy Sosa, 1B Rafael Palmeiro, RHP James Baldwin, RHP Jason Grimsley, OF Eli Marrero, LHP Steve Kline, RHP Jorge Julio, RHP John Maine.

Outlook: Angered over the Orioles' inability to enhance their roster during the offseason, All-Star shortstop Miguel Tejada asked to be traded before rescinding his request. But he certainly had a point. The addition of Benson and Hawkins probably isn't enough to make up for the loss of free agent Ryan, whom the Orioles developed into one of baseball's best closers. If pitching guru Leo Mazzone can improve a young rotation and offer sage advice to prospective stopper Chris Ray, and if the Orioles can get power numbers from Tejada, Jay Gibbons and Melvin Mora, then perhaps they can end their franchise-record run of eight straight losing seasons. At least they won't have Palmeiro, whose suspension for steroid use became a distraction in the second half of the 2005 season.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Manager: Joe Maddon (first season).

2005: 67-95, fifth place.

Training Town: St. Petersburg, Fla.

Park: Progress Power Park, Home of Al Lang Field.

Reporting Dates: Feb. 16/Feb. 22

He's Here: 3B Sean Burroughs, RHP Shinji Mori, RHP Dan Miceli, C Josh Paul, RHP Edwin Jackson.

He's Outta Here: RHP Danys Baez, 3B Alex Gonzalez, 1B-DH Eduardo Perez, RHP Dewon Brazelton, RHP Lance Carter.

Outlook: New York investor Stuart Sternberg has taken over as principal owner, replacing founding managing general partner Vince Naimoli, and Maddon replaced Lou Piniella, who asked out as manager. Sternberg has vowed to do whatever is necessary make the club successful on and off the field. That, however, doesn't translate into a significant boost in the budget for player salaries in 2006. That means the team with baseball's lowest payroll will be hard-pressed to escape last place in a division dominated by the big spending Yankees and Red Sox.