The 2015 MLB season has come to a close, but that doesn’t mean baseball is done for the year. In fact, many 2016 storylines will be molded over the next few months during free agency. 

Over the next few slides, we’ll take a look at a handful of the hottest questions that need to be answered this winter. 

What constitutes a hot storyline? Each question on this list will be a hotly discussed topic over the coming months. When you turn on the TV or pick up a newspaper, the following scenarios will be a theme leading up to spring training. To put it simply, the questions on each slide will directly affect the outcome of the 2016 season. 

We’ll dive into the Boston Red Sox and their strategy to acquire an ace this offseason. We’ll discuss Zack Greinke’s impending free agency and how it can alter the landscape of the NL West. We’ll talk about how the Kansas City Royals and New York Mets face decisions this winter in order to return to the World Series. 

Let us know what you think about our selections in the comment section below. What storylines are you most excited to see play out this offseason? How do you see your favorite team handling the madness this winter?

MLB’s offseason can be as exciting as the regular season. Let’s figure out where you can expect the news and notes to come from this winter. 

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