Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review writes that "it could be a matter of when, not if," the Pirates reopen extension talks with Neil Walker.
Both sides discussed interest in a long-term deal this offseason, but Walker avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.3 million deal last month. A Super Two qualifier, Walker is under team control though 2016. The Pirates will likely look to buyout his remaining arbitration years and one or two years of free agency.
Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review writes that "it could be a matter of when, not if," the Pirates reopen extension talks with Neil Walker.
Both sides discussed interest in a long-term deal this offseason, but Walker avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.3 million deal last month. A Super Two qualifier, Walker is under team control though 2016. The Pirates will likely look to buyout his remaining arbitration years and one or two years of free agency.