In a world of big spenders and cash-strapped small market teams, clubs like the New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates often do business following the tried and true formula. A behemoth like the Mets ships off prospects in exchange for the privilege of taking on veteran assets the little guy can no longer afford.
However, according to Ken Rosenthal, the perennial belt-tightening in Pittsburgh might be coming to an end, as he reports that the Pirates are willing to get aggressive and "spend a little bit," be it in free agency or by taking on salary in trades.