The 2020 winter meetings were abnormal in the sense that not a lot of major activity occurred. Then again, these are abnormal times.
Sure, the Chicago White Sox made a big move for right-hander Lance Lynn, and the Los Angeles Angels traded for a premier closer in Raisel Iglesias. But the top stars remain unsigned, and the proceedings held a certain dullness.
Part of the general inactivity stemmed from the fact that everything was done virtually, instead of teams meeting with players and agents face-to-face.
Here's the other simple truth: The current market is moving slowly.