Seeking pitching, Bucs working ‘different fronts’ at Meetings

Typically, general managers’ best play when negotiating with agents or potential trade partners is the deadline card. Take-it-or-leave-it offers with a limited shelf life. GM Neal Huntington, transparent with the Pirates’ biggest need, knows that card is not in play at these Winter Meetings. It would fall on dead ears of agents representing any pitcher on his wish list — such as lefty Francisco Liriano.