BREAKING: Japanese Superstar Munetaka Murakami POSTS for MLB Free Agency | Pirates and Marlins MUST Enter Bidding War

<p>Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins face a defining moment as Japanese superstar  Munetaka Murakami enters MLB free agency. While big-market teams like the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets circle, two unexpected contenders should make aggressive moves.</p><p> </p><p>The Pirates possess Paul Skenes , the National League's best pitcher and likely Cy Young winner at just 24 years old. With Skenes under team control for four more years and the NL Central wide open, Pittsburgh must surround their ace with major league talent. The Marlins finished 79-83 but showed flashes of contention with young stars and elite pitching. Both franchises accept revenue sharing yet consistently field bottom-dwelling rosters, wasting competitive windows and betraying fan trust.</p><p> </p><p>This breakdown challenges the small-market narrative, exposing ownership failures and arguing why these teams can compete without matching Dodgers spending. The analysis covers Murakami's power ...