Starling Marte is the biggest if not the only name frequently mentioned in New York Mets trade rumors this winter. Though the offseason is young, it seems as if talks between the Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates will continue as long as there’s an opening in center field over in Flushing and Marte is still with the Bucs.
A trade for Marte doesn’t have to stop with him. The Pirates could be looking to move several players if only to get more in return for their starting center fielder.
Last year’s Pirates bullpen actually had some pitchers who performed well.