The New York Mets might have accepted the truth that Pete Alonso might not be back, according to SNY's Andy Martino. As Alonso stays anonymous and his suitors diminish, an unexpected group might swoop in to sign him.
While noting landing areas for Alonso after the totally free company domino of Anthony Santander fell, Bleacher Report's Jack Murray kept in mind that the Los Angeles Angels might sign Alonso.
“Three-time MVP Mike Trout has actually just made the playoffs as soon as while two-way super star Shohei Ohtani never ever made the postseason throughout his time with the Angels,” composed Murray. “With Ohtani leaving for the cross-town competing Los Angeles Dodgers last offseason, the Angels might utilize a splash. Alonso would act as another noteworthy name with Trout and might assist the franchise reverse this unfavorable pattern.”
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 18: Pete Alonso # 20 of the New York Mets rounds the bases in the 4th inning versus the Los Angeles Dodgers throughout Game Five of the National League Championship … Sarah Stier/Getty Images
Alonso is a four-time All-Star and among the very best sluggers in the sport. Combining him with Trout might assist get the Angels back in the postseason. The Angels have actually not had a performance history of winning, however possibly Alonso might be the piece that modifications that.
Trout is an 11-time All-Star, nine-time Silver Slugger and three-time MVP. Alonso still holds the cards to his totally free company, however groups might not be lining up to pay him huge cash. Groups that required a very first baseman have actually currently filled the requirement.
The New York Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt. The Houston Astros signed Christian Walker. The Diamondbacks traded for Josh Naylor and the Cleveland Guardians signed Carlos Santana. Groups like the Seattle Mariners who might utilize a very first baseman might not have the ability to pay for Alonso.
If Alonso values the cash more than winning, the Angels might be ready to make a much-needed splash to assist Trout. For the Angels, signing Alonso might still not be sufficient to make them competitors, however it would certainly be a relocation in that instructions.
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