O’s talk to D-backs about Marte; no deal imminent (source)

If so, it appears the Orioles could end up among the potential suitors.

The O’s have dialogued with the D-backs regarding Marte, a source told MLB.com on Saturday evening, though no deal was imminent at the time. Neither club confirmed the discussions.

There wouldn’t immediately be a natural fit for Marte on Baltimore’s roster. In fact, the Orioles’ infield picture is so logjammed that president of baseball operations Mike Elias said at the General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas earlier this week that the club has talked with some infielders about potentially getting work in the outfield this offseason and in Spring Training.

But the O’s have shown before they’re willing to acquire a top…