Using MLB Trade Rumors arbitration predictions, giving slight raises to pre-arbitration players, and guaranteed contracts, I expect the Pirates to have about $23-29 million to spend. Ideally they add a starter or two. However, the best options should not appeal that much to the Pirates. Most have some sort of issue, especially with the money that some of the players will receive.
Ivan Nova will be entering his age 30 season. The most innings he has ever thrown is 170.1, which he did in 2012. His two lowest ERA seasons 2013 and 2011 were 3.