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New York Mets: Starling Marte talks are “intensifying”

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The New York Mets aren’t giving up in their efforts to acquire Starling Marte. The star center fielder of the Pittsburgh Pirates has been a target ever since the offseason started. However, the two teams weren’t able to swing a deal in 2019.

Now, according to Jon Heyman, the talks between the two teams are intensifying once again. It seems like this saga has been on and off since the 2019 season ended.

The Mets want to upgrade in center field and see Marte, 31, as a fit. He is a well-above average offensive contributor, finishing the 2019 season with a .