On Saturday morning, Z101 Digital baseball reporter Hector Gomez sent Toronto Blue Jays fans into a frenzy by saying that the Blue Jays are intensifying trade conversations with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The player at the forefront of those talks? Ketel Marte. And not only does Gomez say the trade talks are intensifying, he adds that the Blue Jays are working on a four-year contract extension for Marte - beyond what he already has on the books. That deal is reportedly worth $135 million.

So, there's a lot at play here, so let's sift through some things that need to be addressed first.

This is the first we're hearing of anything "official," but the Jays have been linked to Marte already this offseason. They were named as one of the "best fits" for him by MLBTradeRumors.

Even without that, it stands to reason that the Jays would be interested. They are looking to upgrade one of the league's worst offenses, and second base is an ideal place to do it. In that case, Ernie Clement would likely return to his super-utility status.

Given the headaches he's caused them over the last few years, and the financial uncertainty from the looming lockout, it's fair to assume the D-backs would be willing to trade him for the right price.

Eh, yes and no. Marte has a full no-trade clause because of "10 and 5" rights. So, he can certainly play hardball on any trade conversations, and if he says he won't go anywhere without a new contract, then he has the right to push for that.

However, does this make sense for the Blue Jays? Really? Marte already has five years left on his contract. That contract totals nearly $90 million. That's a reasonably good deal that would make sense to acquire. Is Toronto really going to add four MORE years? AND $135 million? Is Marte going to get basically a nine-year deal at $240 million to play through his age-40 season?

Even as good as he is, that doesn't make a lot of sense. Perhaps the original post isn't telling the full story, but we aren't buying this particular version of the post.

His track record is spotty, so it's fair to be skeptical.