Adam WellsFebruary 17, 2024
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If the New York Mets wish to sign Pete Alonso to a long-lasting agreement, they are doing a bad task of letting him understand.
Speaking with press reporters on Saturday, Alonso stated he would invite the discussion about an extension, however the only discussion his camp had with the Mets “had to do with the 1 year offer” they got done to prevent wage arbitration.
Alonso consented to a 1 year, $20.5 million offer on Jan. 11 to prevent arbitration. It was reported by The Athletic’s Will Sammon and Tim Britton a couple of days before that offer was revealed there were “no settlements” about a long-lasting agreement. They likewise kept in mind there was “little expectation” any substantive talks would take place.
“I like it here,” Alsonso stated on Saturday. “I absolutely have actually imagined myself being a long-lasting Met, that’s something I’ve certainly considered. … I invite the concept, however I can’t forecast the future.”
While talking to press reporters on Monday, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns suggested Alonso would likely strike complimentary company before the group talk with him about a multiyear offer.
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David Stearns on Pete Alonso: << br><> < br>>”Look, when you have a truly skilled gamer, who’s truly excellent, and who’s going into the last year of club control who takes place to be represented by Scott Boras, these things usually wind up in complimentary company. We comprehend that.”
There are factors for both sides to play things out before delving into a long-lasting dedication.
Alonso is coming off something of a down season in 2023, regardless of striking 46 crowning achievement. He set career-lows in batting average (.217) and on-base portion (.318 ). His 151 strikeouts were his most in a season because he was a novice in 2019 (183 ).
The Mets remain in an uncomfortable area today after completing 4th in the NL East last season. They’ve focused a great deal of their attention on attempting to develop for the future after investing huge the previous 2 years.
There is still adequate skill on the lineup to keep the Mets competitive, however playing in the exact same department as the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies does not leave a great deal of wins for the other groups.
Alonso’s performance history recommends he will be in line for a huge agreement next offseason. It might originate from the Mets, who prepared him the 2nd round in 2016, however there will be a great deal of suitors for a player with his power if they choose to proceed.