For a change, David Stearns didn’t do a David Stearns thing. It’s only because the presentation declared Jorge Polanco a first base option days after Pete Alons

The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't landed their key free agent signing this offseason and they aren't any closer to doing so now then they were at the

Veteran infielder Jorge Polanco signed a two-year deal with the New York Mets on Saturday morning, turning down strong overtures from the Seattle Mariners, who badly wanted him back this offseason. At first, it felt like the Mariners made a financial decision, not wanting to over-extend for Polanco, but in reality, it was more than that.

They’ve moved on from Nimmo, Alonso, and recently Edwin Diaz (who signed with the Dodgers) while adding Semien and Jorge Polanco, who inked this week for a pair of years and $40 million total. Polanco,

Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly recently predicted the Mariners would lose Suárez in free agency this winter, while also noting a few teams that could sign the slugger. Jim Bowden of The Athletic projected Suárez would sign for $72 million this winter.