Pete Alonso's Free Agency Status Takes a New Turn with Red Sox
The power-hitting first baseman, set to turn 31 on Sunday, has reportedly placed the Boston Red Sox high on his list of potential destinations in free agency. According to sources close to Alonso, he sees a strong connection between himself and the team.
Alonso's ties to the Boston area run deep. His wife, Haley, grew up in Quincy, where they first met during his time playing in the Cape Cod Baseball League. This local affinity could make for an intriguing reunion for the Red Sox.
While Alonso has been one of the game's top power hitters with the Mets, a recent assessment from within an American League front office suggests that he may not be as highly sought after by teams this offseason. A key factor is his market price, which may not live up to his expectations.
Represented by Scott Boras, Alonso last year negotiated a two-year deal worth $54 million with the Mets, which included a player option. His reported asking price for this offseason was over $100 million in total money. The gap between Alonso's desired package and what teams are willing to offer raises questions about his negotiating power.
The Red Sox have been linked to several other notable free agents ahead of the Winter Meetings, including Alex Bregman, Kyle Schwarber, and Bo Bichette. Signing Alonso would require significant financial commitments, potentially pushing the team into the luxury tax range for next year.
For now, it appears that Alonso's options are wide open, with the Red Sox emerging as a potential destination in his free agency journey.
The power-hitting first baseman, set to turn 31 on Sunday, has reportedly placed the Boston Red Sox high on his list of potential destinations in free agency. According to sources close to Alonso, he sees a strong connection between himself and the team.
Alonso's ties to the Boston area run deep. His wife, Haley, grew up in Quincy, where they first met during his time playing in the Cape Cod Baseball League. This local affinity could make for an intriguing reunion for the Red Sox.
While Alonso has been one of the game's top power hitters with the Mets, a recent assessment from within an American League front office suggests that he may not be as highly sought after by teams this offseason. A key factor is his market price, which may not live up to his expectations.
Represented by Scott Boras, Alonso last year negotiated a two-year deal worth $54 million with the Mets, which included a player option. His reported asking price for this offseason was over $100 million in total money. The gap between Alonso's desired package and what teams are willing to offer raises questions about his negotiating power.
The Red Sox have been linked to several other notable free agents ahead of the Winter Meetings, including Alex Bregman, Kyle Schwarber, and Bo Bichette. Signing Alonso would require significant financial commitments, potentially pushing the team into the luxury tax range for next year.
For now, it appears that Alonso's options are wide open, with the Red Sox emerging as a potential destination in his free agency journey.
. I mean, he's had some great years with the Mets, but now he's saying he wants to go to Boston because of his wife growing up there? I guess that's sweet and all 
, but can we really rely on him being a team player when it comes to this? What if he doesn't mesh with the Red Sox squad at all? 
And let's be real, $100 million is a lot of money – can the Sox really afford to go that deep into his contract without worrying about blowing the luxury tax budget 
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! Pete Alonso is like a rockstar player and if he ends up signing with the Red Sox, it'll be amazing for their team 
. I mean, have you seen the stats from last season? The guy is on fire 
! And can you believe his wife grew up in Quincy? That's like, so cool 
. I think the Red Sox should totally give him a shot, he'd be a huge win for them 
. Plus, who wouldn't want to play with the Sox? The history and the fans are, like, iconic 
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what's up with that 
especially when teams are already being cautious with their budgets 
i mean its just a bunch of paragraphs strung together with no clear headings or subheadings to break it up... and whats up with all these random sentences that dont seem to fit together? cant we get some consistent paragraphing here?
... maybe he just wants to be close to haley lol. but seriously tho, if he's not getting that sorta cash elsewhere he should consider it - it'd be a nice change of pace for the team
The market price thing is kinda interesting tho, hope he gets something that reflects his value 
. But, with all these big offers coming out, it's hard not to wonder if he's going to get what he wants - $100 million or more is a pretty steep price tag 