Unlike the NFL or NBA, free agency in the MLB is a slow burn. Whereas those other leagues make headlines for their quick signings and bidding wars, baseball free agency takes a while to heat up. In 2020, guys like Gerrit Cole and Anthony Rendon will likely find homes relatively quickly, but the players in the lower-tiers can sometimes wait months before signing on with a team. That said, the Pittsburgh Pirates are in a unique position.
Though they won’t be in the running for any of the top guys available, expect Pittsburgh to be aggressive this offseason.