After making a run to the American League Championship Series , the Seattle Mariners are looking to bring Jorge Polanco back into the mix . However, their talks with the now free agent have hit a snag.

The second baseman is seeking a four-year contract, something the Mariners so far have been reluctant to do . Working against the franchise is the fact that the Pittsburgh Pirates are hot on Polanco's tail, via Ryan Divish and Adam Jude of the Seattle Times.

“Polanco’s initial ask, sources say, was for a four-year contract,” Divish and Jude wrote. “The Mariners are believed to have offered two years for the 32-year-old second baseman/designated hitter.”

“The Pirates have been aggressively pursuing offensive upgrades, and they have been linked to Polanco,” Article Continues Below

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