"The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly shopping Ketel Marte, and the Blue Jays are rumoured to have checked in on him. He's the unquestioned best second baseman in the league, fresh off a season in which he hit 28 home runs with a .893 OPS. Adding Marte would absolutely make the Blue Jays a better team - but his fit and acquisition cost could make a trade difficult."
"First and foremost: Marte becoming the team's everyday second baseman would likely signal the end of Bo Bichette 's time in Toronto. Martehas a strong track record behind him, but Bichette is five years younger and a beloved homegrown star. Allowing Bichette to walk in favour of an unfamiliar face would likely divide the fanbase and potentially the locker room, especially if the trade package is significant to Arizona."
Toronto added Dylan Cease early in the offseason and seeks further improvements to the bullpen and lineup before Opening Day. The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly shopping Ketel Marte, who hit 28 home runs with a .893 OPS and is considered the league's top second baseman. Marte's six-year, $116.5 million contract makes him expensive to acquire, and Arizona would likely demand several top-10 prospects. Installing Marte as the everyday second baseman would likely displace Bo Bichette, a five-year-younger homegrown star, potentially dividing the fanbase and clubhouse. Re-signing Bichette or pursuing Kyle Tucker present more straightforward alternatives to upgrading the roster.
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