The New York Mets have intensified their desire to acquire Starling Marte from the Pittsburgh Pirates. This rekindling of trade talks likely comes in response to the Atlanta Braves signing Marcell Ozuna. The looming question hanging over the Mets is he worth the trade?
Source: The #Mets are unwilling to part with C Francisco Alvarez it SS Ronny Mauricio in trade talks with the #Pirates regarding Starling Marte. A deal would probably be centered around 3B Mark Vientos.
— Yehuda Schwartz (@yaschwa30) January 24, 2020
The simple answer is no.