Nothing raises the ire of a fanbase during the offseason more than inactivity.
It’s hard to get excited about a Rule 5 selection or a non-roster invitee when other teams are spending millions of dollars on established MLB talent and filling roster holes left and right.
Of course, recent seasons have proved that a loud winter does not guarantee success during the upcoming season.
Just ask the 2015 San Diego Padres.
It’s also only the middle of December, so there’s plenty of time for an inactive team to make a splash before the offseason ends.
With that in mind, the following is a look at five potential contenders that have been largely inactive so far this offseason, and whether it’s time for panic or patience with regard to their offseason approach based on remaining roster holes, salary flexibility and the rumor mill.