Most of the attention will understandably be on the free agency of Juan Soto this winter. Still, slugging first baseman Pete Alonso will be one of the notable
Oct 18, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso celebrates his three run home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images dominoes expected to fall shortly after the crown jewel of the winter finds a new home.
Alonso will likely get a deal richer than the seven-year, $158 million offer he turned down from the Mets last season. However, it would be a major surprise if he and agent Scott Boras got the $200 million figure they once pined over in hopes of resetting the first baseman market.in which he hit 34 home runs with a .788 OPS — more of a testament to how lethal of a power hitter he has been since making his MLB debut with the Mets back in 2019.
Regardless, his availability is enigmatic. His less-than-inspiring regular season was boosted by a strong showing in the playoffs, slugging four home runs with 10 RBI in 13 games as the Mets made a run to the NLCS. Could a long-term contract help stabilize Alonso and get him back to the .800-plus OPS and 40-plus home run threat that had been a regular in Queens? Perhaps.Aug 2, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso on the field during batting practice before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.
President of baseball operations David Stearns does not have to acquiesce to every demand of Boras’, though. There is some negotiating power in having Mark Vientos as a safety valve. The third baseman had a breakout season in 2024 with 27 home runs and is believed to be better suited defensively at first base rather than the hot corner.Much like the Mets, this feels as though it hinges on Soto.
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