Pittsburgh Pirates fans know it is a matter of when, not if, Startling Marte is traded. However, there has not been a ton of rumors surrounding the outfielder.
So far it has been reported that the New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks, and San Diego Padres have shown some level of interest in the outfielder. The Mets have the been the most talked about team in regards to Starling Marte. However, as recently as this past weekend, it was reported that the two sides remained far apart.
The Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates might not be as far apart on a deal as it sounds.