‘We think our time is coming’: What we learned about this offseason at MLB GM meetings

As MLB’s free agency period begins, top executives from various teams have gathered at the annual general manager meetings in San Antonio to discuss their offseason goals. Teams like the Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, and New York Yankees are all strategizing on how to improve their rosters for the upcoming season. The Tigers are looking to build on their unexpected playoff success, the Brewers are preparing for the likely departure of a key player, the Mets are considering big moves in free agency, and the Yankees are dealing with the aftermath of a disappointing World Series performance. Each team has its own set of challenges and priorities as they navigate the offseason. Despite the disappointment of New York’s World Series loss, it looks like Aaron Boone will have his contract option picked up and possibly extended. Dave Dombrowski of the Philadelphia Phillies is digging into what went wrong in their early playoff exit. AJ Preller of the San Diego Padres is focusing on adding starting pitching depth after losing a key player to injury. Craig Breslow of the Boston Red Sox is looking to balance out the team with left-handed pitchers and right-handed hitters. Jed Hoyer of the Chicago Cubs is aiming to strengthen the pitching staff and offense. Ben Cherington of the Pittsburgh Pirates is focused on building a competitive team around their emerging star pitcher. The Pittsburgh Pirates are focusing on improving their offense by hiring a hitting coach and potentially making trades to upgrade their lineup. Oneil Cruz is set to play center field, and the team is open to turning pitchers into position players. The Washington Nationals are expected to be active in the offseason, with plans to supplement their young talent with experienced players. The Chicago White Sox are receiving trade interest in Garret Crochet while aiming to keep Luis Robert. The Los Angeles Angels are adding veteran players to their roster, including slugger Jorge Soler and pitcher Kyle Hendricks. The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing for a transition period with Chaim Bloom taking over as president of baseball operations.