Alonso has slashed .253/.341/.516 for an OPS of .857 in 1,008 games over seven seasons with the Mets. He also has 951 hits, 183 doubles, eight triples, 264 home runs, 712 RBIs and 419 walks to 984 strikeouts. This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/pirates/onsi as Pirates in Market for Mets Slugger.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are desperately needing offense. One Diamondbacks player is on the team's radar this offseason.

I think every Pittsburgh Pirates fan in the world heard the comments from a current player suggesting that Paul Skenes wants to play for the New York Yankees.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have their most important few days of the offseason coming up in the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla. The Winter Meetings represent the busiest time of the offseason for MLB teams, as the front office, agents and others all meet in one place and discuss trades and free agents.

MLB fans share their reactions to what is being called and overlooked trade between the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Granted, Sacramento has a hitter's ballpark, and Pacific Coast League statistics have historically skewed in favor of the offense. Still, the 23 homers and 75 walks are enticing to the Pirates after finishing last in MLB in home runs, runs scored, and OPS this year. Luciano was second in the PCL in bases on balls and fifth in home runs.

The Pittsburgh Pirates just acquired one of the better prospects in baseball and he recently showed what he'll bring next season in a recent game.

Such a deal is perhaps less likely after the Pirates’ first major transaction of the offseason, their acquisition Thursday night of outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia and right-handed prospect Jesus Travieso from the Boston Red Sox for right-hander Johan Oviedo and two prospects.

The San Francisco Giants officially lost a former top prospect on Friday afternoon after being claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Pittsburgh Pirates need additions in their lineup next season, and one San Diego Padres All-Star might serve as a good fit. Pirates Land Padre