Well- we already knew we weren't extending him. But, if we can't bring him back- who do we actually replace him with? He will cost us about $25 mil a year.Love him but zero reason to extend Alonso. These sluggers fall off a cliff fast at 30, only the pure hitters like Goldy and Freeman age well.
I think Stearns, with Cohen's backing, looks at free agency holistically.Well- we already knew we weren't extending him. But, if we can't bring him back- who do we actually replace him with? He will cost us about $25 mil a year.
Is that really a horrible investment even if he only keeps up with his current year in the future. Pretty much his worst year and he will be over 35 HR and near 90 RBI
I'm wondering if the Mets should do an Atlanta Braves and try to lock up Vientos for a while.31 year old Matt Chapman just signed an extension with the Giants. Six years, $151 M, $25M AAV. They ripped up his current contract, which had two years left at $18M AAV.
A possible comp for Alonso? Both are corner infielders, non-premium positions. Alonso has more power, but Chapman is a Gold Glover.
100% - they should try to do the same with Alvarez off a bad year.I'm wondering if the Mets should do an Atlanta Braves and try to lock up Vientos for a while.
Agree- We do not have any youngsters to replace his production at 1B. How do we trade for his presence and who will be a free agent for much less money that can even be close to his production?If a 6 year, $151mm deal is on the table for Alonso, the Mets will take it.
That said, I don't see that deal being available to the Mets. It'll definitely be more, or something very different.100% - they should try to do the same with Alvarez off a bad year.
Agree- We do not have any youngsters to replace his production at 1B. How do we trade for his presence and who will be a free agent for much less money that can even be close to his production?
BTW, in case you were wondering (as I was) why the Giants would extend a player who still had two years left on his contract, it is because he had an opt out after this season.31 year old Matt Chapman just signed an extension with the Giants. Six years, $151 M, $25M AAV. They ripped up his current contract, which had two years left at $18M AAV.
A possible comp for Alonso? Both are corner infielders, non-premium positions. Alonso has more power, but Chapman is a Gold Glover.
A lot has changed- including Boris’s other clients getting F—ked.Reportedly in 2023, the Mets offered Alonso $168M over seven years ($24M AAV), which he declined. Then Stearns came on board and there have been no serious negotiations since.
It is clear that the Mets do not view Alonso as a "must sign". If they did, they would overpay to make sure he never sniffs free agency, as Cohen did with Lindor and Diaz.
According to FanGraphs, they already do have Vientos locked up for five years until 2030. He has to work for peanuts (relatively speaking) until 2027, when he reaches arbitration eligibility for three years.I'm wondering if the Mets should do an Atlanta Braves and try to lock up Vientos for a while.
I also think Lindor is but Pete may see himself as a CaptainIt seems to me Lindor is a lot more the captain to the team than Pete at this point and that is no knock on Pete. It's how Lindor stepped up more than just on the field.
I definitely see Lindor more as the captain and leader of this team. I look at things like when Lindor has a bad at bat in the 1st inning what he usually does it go over to the next batter up and talks over what he sees from the pitcher. Also very good at pumping up and encouraging the pitcher when needed. I contrast that with Alonso who so often when he strikes out just walks away from the plate hanging his head or shaking it or in a case like last night breaking his bat over his knee. To me that's not leadership or good body language.I also think Lindor is but Pete may see himself as a Captain
not arguing- just saying if a C is a difference maker- it was for Judge, then give it to him- no problem to have 2 captains either but make it a part of the package. having a career Met with 500 hr and 1500 rbi is more than just moneyI definitely see Lindor more as the captain and leader of this team. I look at things like when Lindor has a bad at bat in the 1st inning what he usually does it go over to the next batter up and talks over what he sees from the pitcher. Also very good at pumping up and encouraging the pitcher when needed. I contrast that with Alonso who so often when he strikes out just walks away from the plate hanging his head or shaking it or in a case like last night breaking his bat over his knee. To me that's not leadership or good body language.
Mets play some team called the Phillies too!Dbacks playing Padres in a few weeks going to be major also.
I think we have 6 more with the Phillies. Maybe I'll make a trip down to Citizens next weekend.Mets play some team called the Phillies too!
Actually it's 7.I think we have 6 more with the Phillies. Maybe I'll make a trip down to Citizens next weekend.
Context please?
Yes they can! Mets now trail Padres by 3, D-Backs by 2.5. And of course tied with Braves.Padres lead 3-0 in top of ninth, bases loaded, two out, and Tigers #9 hitter hits a grand slam!
4-3 Tigers lead, still batting. Can they hold on?
WowPadres lead 3-0 in top of ninth, bases loaded, two out, and Tigers #9 hitter hits a grand slam!
4-3 Tigers lead, still batting. Can they hold on?