The 2021 Major League Baseball offseason is beginning to heat up, at least in terms of the rumor mill.
While the free-agent and trade markets are officially open, some parties will be inclined to wait on deals until a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is complete. The current CBA will expire at 12:59 p.m. on December 1.
As Christopher Smith of MassLive recently explained, some franchises may hold off on making significant moves.
"It's difficult to construct a team and sign high-priced players when the competitive balance tax threshold and the two surcharge thresholds for 2022 and beyond are not yet in place," Smith wrote.