The Pittsburgh Pirates are game planning for a crucial winter, looking to break from mediocrity and push for the postseason for the first time in a decade.
The Athletics's Jim Bowden listed the Pirates as potential fits for several top 50 free agents, including Trent Grisham and Luis Arráez, to fill obvious holes in the lineup and bullpen.
Grisham is coming off a strong season with the Yankees, slashing .235/.348/.464 with career-highs in home runs (34) and RBI (74) in 143 games.
Free agency is right around the corner, and the Pirates have mounting pressure to make relatively larger swings.
The Pirates have historically shied away from substantial free agent splashes, but this winter may be different.
Author's summary: Pirates seek top free agents to boost postseason chances.