MLB insiders add helpful estimate to Pirates’ rumored spending increase

Boston Red Sox v Pittsburgh Pirates | Justin K. Aller/GettyImagesNow that the GM Meetings are officially over, it's time for the offseason to really start moving. After the Rule 5 Draft protection deadline and the non-tender deadline, teams will have full focus on who to add to their teams. The Pirates, in particular, have the extremely difficult task of rebuilding their offense. Fortunately, things may look a little brighter in Pittsburgh than they have the last few offseasons, according to two MLB insiders.

Mark Feinsand of MLB.com and Bob Nightengale of USA Today both reported that the Pirates are expected to add about $30 million in payroll, with Feinsand going further,saying Ben…