UNBELIEVABLE: It sure seems like Pete Alonso is about to get left out in the cold this winter

Championship Series - New York Mets v Los Angeles Dodgers - Game 6
Did Pete Alonso make a grave mistake not signing an extension?

Pete Alonso has been one of MLB’s best power hitters since he launched 53 home runs as a rookie in 2019, It’s no surprise that he opted to test free agency this winter, given the monster deals that have come on the open market in recent years. However, Alonso may have shot himself in the foot if the Mets don’t intend to bring him back, at least in terms of a payday.

Jon Morosi recently reported the Yankees’ interest in Christian Walker, a power-hitting first baseman who is a bit older but still puts up fantastic numbers in his own right. Given that he also plays elite defense at 1B, winning three straight NL Gold Gloves at the position, it makes sense that teams could prioritize Walker, given that he will demand a more appealing contract for GMs since it will be fewer in both years and dollars.

This isn’t to say that teams in need of a first baseman, (primarily New York Yankees, New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks, and St. Louis Cardinals) won’t be interested in adding Alonso’s bat to their lineup. Still, teams aren’t going to offer the payday he initially envisioned when hiring Scott Boras as his agent.

Boras has long been known as a super agent in the sport. Recently, however, teams have begun to play hardball with him. We’ve had recent instances where players think they will get top dollar on a long-term deal, Blake Snell, for example, only to hold on and receive something far less than expected.

New York Mets set to get a discount on Alonso after all?

That was the case when Alonso turned down a Mets extension of $158,000,000 over seven years last season. According to that report, the two sides never got close to a deal, which proves Alonso’s wishful thinking that he will land a massive deal this winter. Fangraphs is a bit more bullish on their projection of seven years and $140,000,000, whereas MLB Trade Rumors is thinking more around five years and $125,000,000.

Nevertheless, suppose the Yankees wind up with Alonso. In that case, you’d have to think Alonso would prefer heading back to Queens as opposed to somewhere like Arizona unless the money is vastly different.

With Boras’ waiting pattern until the last minute, don’t be surprised if he winds up shooting Alonso in the foot this winter, who may end up with much less than his initial extension offer. Given that 2024 would have been year one of that offer, he may still beat that deal in free agency, but blowing it out of the water is unrealistic.

Related Posts

Aѕtroѕ’ Moѕt Forgettаble All-Stаr Hаd Quаlіty Decаde-Long Cаreer

One rule of the Major League Baseball All-Star game is a simple one — every team must have at least one selection. It can lead to some unique selections.

Cubѕ reрortedly wіllіng to go to bold lengthѕ to mаke а blockbuѕter trаde іn next few weekѕ

A bold new report reveals the serious lengths the Chicago Cubs are willing to go to make a blockbuster trade in the next few weeks.

Cаrdіnаlѕ forcіng Nolаn Arenаdo reunіon would be theіr bіggeѕt mіѕtаke of the ѕeаѕon

The St. Louis Cardinals shouldn’t let their third baseman’s connection to this DFA’d veteran factor into their roster construction.

Thoughtѕ on аn 11-8 Rаngerѕ loѕѕ

Angels 11, Rangers 8

Gіаntѕ’ Juѕtіn Verlаnder’ѕ brother ventѕ аbout ріtcher’ѕ ‘worѕt luck’

Ben Verlander vents about San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander’s 0-7 record, citing bad luck and overlooked performance metrics.

MLB іnѕіder belіeveѕ thаt Red Sox All-Stаr іѕ а good for SF Gіаntѕ dіvіѕіon rіvаl

The Boston Red Sox have already made one stunning trade with the SF Giants this season. Could they make another with a division rival? Bob Nightengale of USA To