The Pittsburgh Pirates, known for their cautious approach to player acquisitions, are reportedly showing interest in top free agents, sparking curiosity about their motivations. Sports journalist Ken Rosenthal suggests this could be linked to a financial discussion among team owners, potentially over revenue sharing. Smaller market teams, like the Pirates, receive a portion of the leagues revenue, and some believe they arent contributing enough to player salaries. By actively pursuing top free agents, these teams could be demonstrating their commitment to building competitive rosters. However, many observers remain skeptical, with fans needing to see actual signings and a tangible commitment to winning before fully believing in this new direction for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
