Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds continues push for trade amid extension negotiations with the team

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Outfielder Bryan Reynolds, who spent last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, made it clear Wednesday he would prefer to be traded since he has not gotten a long-term deal.

In his first public comments about his trade request, the All-Star outfielder said there's been a "difference of opinion" regarding his worth as a player.

Bryan Reynolds of the Pittsburgh Pirates at bat during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field Sept. 17, 2022, in the Queens borough of New York City. (Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Reynolds did express his appreciation for the Pirates organization and the fans. While he did not completely close the door on signing a new contract with Pittsburgh, he noted the two sides have been far apart in previous negotiations.

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"I think I’ve been pretty open over the past few years that my No. 1 would be to sign an extension in Pittsburgh, but I want that to be a fair deal for both sides — not one side or the other. Not a crazy player [deal], not a crazy team deal," he said, via MLB.com. "That’s always been my No. 1."

Bryan Reynolds of the Pittsburgh Pirates before the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field Sept. 17, 2022, in the Queens borough of New York City.  (Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

The Pirates do have some leverage since Reynolds remains under team control the next three seasons. The 28-year-old signed a two-year, $13.5 million contract last spring.

Despite the deal buying out Reynolds' first two years of arbitration, he did not seem happy with how talks have developed.

"I think we have a right to have those emotions,