Last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates hired Ben Cherington in mid-November. This was one of the last MLB General Manager jobs available. The point is valid because it explains why Cherington blamed the lack of change on the pure fact that he felt like he was behind the curve of the offseason. Many thought he would make a lot more trades and roster moves than the very limited amount he did. This is not to say he was going to be aggressive, but the thought was that more veterans than just Starling Marte would have been traded.
Pittsburgh Pirates News: More Changes in the Font Office
