Free agency officially began Sunday night, with all the familiar nothingness that comes with the early weeks and months of the offseason. This winter’s market is going to be different, due to diminished revenues from the pandemic-shortened season.
Still, a bidding war for top free agents isn’t the only way for teams to improve their chances in 2021. Here is one key question for each of the 30 teams entering this most unusual offseason.
American League
Baltimore Orioles: How will they build on a surprisingly successful 2020?
Baltimore’s offense was quite good in 2020, and Trey Mancini should be back after missing all of last season while undergoing treatment for colon cancer.