We’re now in the back half of December, and the typical holiday-related slowdown at the end of the year means this week could see a frenzy of activity. That’s particularly true when it comes to high-end starting pitchers, as one decision appears to be coming soon and another has to happen by January 2. That pair of dominoes could set off a string of transactions early in the new year, though it’s probably just as likely they’ll just punctuate the same sluggish progress we’ve grown used to.
Maybe it’s just all the recent health issues my family has experienced, not to mention the frigid temps and general malaise of this particular point on the calendar, but I’m struggling to make heads or tails of this market.