"Even as general manager Mike Hazen continues to downplay the possibility of a trade, Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is one of the most talked-about players around baseball's Winter Meetings at the moment. Hazen has called a trade unlikely, stating that despite far more public chatter this offseason, the amount of interest he's receiving in Marte is in line with the robust interest he's received in past offseasons."
"Arizona's asking price has been reported to be anywhere from high to exorbitant. Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic adds more detail, reporting that one club who inquired with the Diamondbacks came away with the belief that it'd take an "established, well-regarded" starting pitcher and multiple additional pieces of value - presumably, controllable young big leaguers or nearly MLB-ready prospects. While Marte has been connected to a litany of teams thus far, not all are in serious pursuit."
Mike Hazen downplays the likelihood of trading Ketel Marte while acknowledging interest consistent with past offseasons and saying he will at least hear inquiries. Arizona's reported asking price ranges from high to exorbitant; one club concluded the D-backs would demand an "established, well-regarded" starting pitcher plus multiple additional pieces, likely controllable young big leaguers or near-MLB-ready prospects. Some teams have checked in without aggressive pursuit: the Blue Jays' interest appears due diligence and the Red Sox have not been particularly aggressive. Marte, 32, is owed $102.5 million over six seasons with a $11.5 million player option in year six, a sizable but potentially below-market commitment alongside recent strong performance.
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