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Bucs’ slow offseason may speed up at Meetings
- Updated: November 28, 2016
PITTSBURGH — It has been a quiet offseason for the Pirates, with two months of rumors but little action. But that could change next week at the Winter Meetings.
MLB.com and MLB Network will have wall-to-wall coverage of the 2016 Winter Meetings from the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center outside Washington, D.C. Fans can watch live streaming of all news conferences and manager availability on MLB.com, including the Rule 5 Draft on Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. ET.
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In what direction will the Pirates go from here? That remains to be seen. The Bucs are determined to get back to the postseason in 2017, but that path could take them a number of different ways this offseason. They may sign a veteran starter or gamble on another reclamation project. They could trade prospects or position players for proven pitching. They could be persuaded to deal Andrew McCutchen, the face of the franchise.
The Pirates have added three players to their roster and sent five into free agency, their only notable Major League transactions this offseason. So the Bucs have work to do, and the gathering of all 30 front offices and scores of player agents should prompt more action in the Hot Stove market next week.
First, Pittsburgh must fill the hole in its rotation. That may not happen in National …
