Some key MLB offseason dates to remember

The World Series is over, so here are some key dates to remember this offseason:

Nov. 1. The deadline for exercising or declining options and extending the qualifying offer, after which free agents can sign with any team. 

Nov. 2. Finalists are announced for Most Valuable Player, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year awards.

Nov. 3. Gold Glove winners announced.

Nov. 9. Rookie of the Year winners announced.

Nov. 10. Manager of the Year winners announced.

Nov. 11. Cy Young winners announced.

Nov. 12. MVP winners announced.

Nov. 20. Deadline for adding players to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft.

Dec. 2. Deadline to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players.

Dec. 6. Winter meetings begin, most likely in online format.