MLB Network expert Jim Duquette appears to have some details about the free-agency legend including very first baseman Pete Alonso and the New York Mets.
Duquette just recently recommended that Mets owner Steve Cohen “might need to ultimately leap in” relating to settlements in between Alonso's camp and Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns. It seems like Cohen will not be doing that anytime quickly.
“According to league sources, Stearns and the Mets are holding the line on both the length and dollars of their short-term deal, that includes an opt-out after the very first year,” SNY MLB expert Andy Martino stated on Wednesday. “The precise dollar figure is not understood. Owner Steve Cohen is completely helpful of Stearns' technique, according to sources with direct understanding of his thinking.”
Martino kept in mind that the Mets do desire Alonso back for the 2025 season “and expect a fast resolution.” Martino likewise echoed previous reports and stated that New York might move 2024 breakout star Mark Vientos from 3rd base to very first and then provide children such as Brett Baty and Luisangel Acuna chances at 3rd base this spring. Furthermore, Martino believes the Mets might boost their existing lineup by re-signing free-agent outfielder and 2024 clubhouse preferred Jesse Winker.
On paper, the similarity Baty, Acuna and Winker do not act as the kind of lineup defense fans have actually visualized for All-Star outfielder Juan Soto. Per StatMuse, Alonso struck the second-most crowning achievement in all of MLB (226) from 2019-24. It's likewise worth discussing that the “Polar Bear” is precious amongst paying consumers who are beginning to question if Alonso is really desired back by those running the Mets.
Duquette and others have actually mentioned that Stearns has no genuine factor to bid versus himself after other groups resolved very first base through other relocations previously this offseason.
“There simply aren't lots of fits here at a high rate point, even at that three-year, $90M to $100M level,” ESPN's David Schoenfield stated on Wednesday early morning. “Maybe a surprise group leaps in on a short-term handle an opt-out, however in the end, it still seems like the Mets. A $100M-plus offer appears uncertain, however New York is where Alonso belongs, where the fans enjoy him– and he'll definitely have a good time striking behind Juan Soto.”
It stays to be seen when the finalizing of such an agreement might be revealed by the Mets or a various club.
