There is no debate as to what the Pittsburgh Pirates’ biggest need is this offseason. That need is starting pitching. After Gerrit Cole, Jameson Taillon, and Chad Kuhl, the Pirates’ rotation is a huge question mark.
As the 2016 offseason begins the Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup is pretty set in stone. The same goes for their bench and bullpen. However, their starting rotation needs help.
Unfortunately for the Pirates, the free agent starting pitching class this offseason is very thin. The two best pitchers available are Ivan Nova and Jeremy Hellickson.