By now one would hope Pete Alonso has finally gotten the memo: The Mets never wanted him back. That’s why they never budged off their three-year offer in the $70 million range to him when he and his agent Scott Boras continued to push,
The New York Mets find themselves at a pivotal crossroads, where crucial decisions and carefully weighed strategies are shaping the future of the franchise. The post Juan Soto to Blame for Pete Alonso Debacle?
Pete Alonso and the Mets are yet to settle for a deal and MLB enthusiasts are tired of the long free agency game.
The Mets are suddenly in the same place strategically trying to replace Pete Alonso as the Yankees were when Juan Soto left for the Mets. Cue, the irony.
Pete Alonso and his agent Scott Boras refused a seven-year $158 million deal extension last season. Alonso was also offered a three-year $90 million contract this offseason, which he refused, and after weeks of negotiations, it seems like the Mets are finally moving on.
Pete Alonso's time may be nearing an end as the two sides are not close to an agreement on the slugger's next contract.
Despite David Stearns and Mets owner Steve Cohen's words of praise toward Pete Alonso, the destination of the first baseman remains open-ended.
Alonso no doubt always hoped the Mets — and particularly Steve Cohen — would come around and recognize his value as a most popular franchise player and figure out a way to keep him at Citi Field.
After the Los Angeles Dodgers added Roki Sasaki and Tanner Scott in free agency, discussions have started regarding the economic state of baseball.
As the Mets continue to assemble a roster they hope will be able to compete for a World Series in 2025, the Dodgers continue to put together a team that looks like one that would play in an All-Star Game.
Despite David Stearns and Mets owner Steve Cohen's words of praise toward Pete Alonso, the destination of the first baseman remains open-ended.