Spring Training is just around the corner, and Pete Alonso is still trying to find a home for himself. Despite his star stature, the question on many baseball fans’ minds is whether Pete Alonso will reunite with the New York Mets. He previously rejected a three-year, $70 million contract from the Mets. So, nothing could be promised. Nothing could be promised, though, as he had previously rejected a contract for three years, $70 million, at Mets.
Although Alonso was expected to find a more lucrative deal elsewhere after turning down the Mets, he remains a free agent as February progresses. Recently, former Mets GM Jim Duquette opened up about the team’s treatment of the star first baseman. Despite a taxing negotiation process, both Alonso and the Mets could benefit from reconsidering their options.
“So I think they’ve shown him that respect. And now we got to see if Pete feels the love, you know. And if he wants to come back inside where he has a better offer, they could go in the direction that you said. They are being fair to him. I mean, I am curious about that part too. I mean, listen, whatever deal he winds up getting, it’s still going to be a significant amount of money,” Duquette said.
The lack of competition for Alonso’s services could push the Mets to reach out again. Especially with Spring Training starting on February 20, just two weeks away, things could mess up. Steve Cohen, the Mets’ owner, has already voiced his frustration over the prolonged negotiations. He stated that working with Alonso has been notably more challenging compared to other players like Juan Soto.
Pete Alonso Predicted To Land Lucrative Three-Year Deal
While the Mets and Alonso are still in mix for what path they could go by, predications run high. Recently, rumor predicted Pete Alonso to land a lucrative three-year deal worth $75 million. This comes at a crucial time as spring training approaches, and Alonso remains one of the prominent free agents still available in the market.
The Mets value Pete Alonso in a three-year window. Money aside, if Vlad Jr. extends, give Alonso two years guaranteed with a club option for year 3. That unknown could be the holdup. Play Pete at 1B until Ryan Clifford is ready — extending Alonso as a DH.
— Dan Bartels (@DanBartels2) February 4, 2025
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Both he and the Mets seem eager to finalize an agreement, especially as insider reports suggest that Alonso “badly” wants to continue playing in New York. Given the limited interest from other teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, the Mets may hold the upper hand in negotiations.
Kerry Miller from Bleacher Report reported that the Mets’ initial offer of three years for $70 million is still on the table. But a slight increase in the total value to $75 million might actually entice Alonso to stay. The proposed deal would have an average annual value of $29 million, but that is far far away. Especially as the star first baseman is coming off a season that saw one of his lowest offensive outputs.
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