Entering the 2018-2019 offseason, the biggest need for the Pittsburgh Pirates is a big bat to solidify the middle of the lineup. The other somewhat obvious need would be to upgrade the shortstop position. The best case scenario would be to find a big bat that plays shortstop, knock two birds out with one stone if you will.
The upcoming free agent class is one of the deepest ones in recent history. The group is headlined by premium names like Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, and Josh Donaldson on the offensive side.