The New York Mets have become four-time All-Star Pete Alonso's top landing spot after the New York Yankees signed five-time Silver Slugger Paul Goldschmidt.
The New York Mets are the favorites to re-sign Pete Alonso, but could the slugger shock the baseball world and actually sign with the Seattle Mariners?
MLB insider Robert Murray poured cold water on the New York Yankees signing slugging first baseman Pete Alonso to be their first baseman.
The New York Yankees were predicted to sign Christian Walker instead of Pete Alonso as their Anthony Rizzo replacement in MLB free agency.
A new report from a top MLB insider claims Pete Alonso returning to the New York Mets is now a near guarantee in baseball circles. However, there is a potential hold-up related to another star available in free agency.
A New York Mets insider details the major signs why Pete Alonso re-signing this offseason is looking as likely as ever.
While the MLB offseason is heating up, the New York Mets find themselves in a unique position of re-signing Pete Alonso another time.
Alonso is among the biggest free agents left and the Yankees are also engaged with Christian Walker, Carlos Santana and Paul Goldschmidt, according to sources. Santana and Goldschmidt wouldn’t cost as much, which may be to the Yankees’ liking, given the price tags of Bellinger and lefty Max Fried.
SNY and other outlets have pointed out that the fact that five teams recently acquired new first basemen seemingly increases the likelihood that All-Star Pete Alonso will eventually return to the New York Mets.
A Mets and Pete Alonso reunion in MLB free agency is seemingly becoming likely to come to fruition, but nothing is guaranteed.
Star first baseman Pete Alonso is open to playing in a different New York City borough if he senses the New York Mets aren't all that preoccupied