The New York Mets and Pete Alonso seem to be drifting apart, and it's all because of another misguided stance from MLB superagent Scott Boras.
According to The Athletic, the Toronto Blue Jays are engaged with longtime New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. Alonso’s market is heating up, with three teams, including the Toronto Blue ...
"They say they're going to be in on the offensive side, but it doesn't seem like they're going to be in for Pete Alonso. Another team that may have had interest in Pete is off the board." ...
Intangibles are great, sure, but what’s his WAR? Wins Above Replacement has become a deciding factor among baseball executives mulling over who to keep, who to shop and what price is right.
Pete Alonso's market has dampened recently. Several teams that needed a first baseman have already signed or made the move for one, so there weren't as many suitors left for Alonso. With that ...