One of the great joys of being a baseball fan is that even after the final out of the final game is recorded, there’s still plenty to keep an eye on. Instead of the action taking place between the white lines, though, it’s taking place in front offices, training facilities and other venues far from the discerning eyes of fans and media alike. And those activities go a long way toward determining how your team will fare when the next season rolls around.
One of the more fascinating aspects of the current offseason for the Pirates is that fans have no idea what to expect.