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KC Royals: Making the case, Pittsburgh free agents

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Can the KC Royals find some pitching help among Pittsburgh’s free agents?

Welcome back to Kings of Kauffman’s continuing series analyzing the major league free agent market and projecting who might, or might not, fit the KC Royals’ needs. Today we look at Pittsburgh’s free agents.

Finding a seasoned, effective starter this winter is especially important for the KC Royals. Manager Mike Matheny’s first three choices for 2021 are easy: Brad Keller, Brady Singer and Kris Bubic; Danny Duffy is all but a lock but, because he’s entering the final year of his contract, could be moved before next season (it’s unlikely) or become trade bait if he has a good first half.