According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Cincinnati Reds could emerge as a suitor for New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso.
The New York Mets have multiple players who call Scott Boras their agent. But according to one New York radio host, there is one to blame for Pete Alonso’s free agency stalemate.
Pete Alonso no longer has leverage in contract negotiations with his original team, the New York Mets, and may accept what they offer him, Jim Bowden predicts.
The Cincinnati Reds could be a dark-horse candidate for four-time New York Mets All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso as Alonso's free agency continues, according to a report Thursday night from the New York Post's Jon Heyman.
It was reported Tuesday night that Mets owner Steve Cohen "was back in conversation with" representatives for Alonso regarding a potential reunion.
It is conceivable that Baty and Acuña alone could replace Alonso's home runs, which is to say nothing of what they stand to gain from their new center fielder. That is Jose Siri, who hit as many homers on his own last season (18) as the Mets got from all their center fielders.
The Mets and Pete Alonso cannot come to terms on a standard contract, so maybe it is time for them to do something creative that could be a win-win.
Report: Cincinnati Reds Interested in Signing Four-Time All-Star Pete Alonso. Alonso has been a star for the New York Mets and could sign a short-team deal with the Reds according to reports.
Pete Alonso's time with the New York Mets may be over due to stalled contract talks. With the Mets out of the picture, MLB insider Jon Heyman suggests
On SportsNite, Eamon McAnaney, John Jastremski, and Keith Irizzary discuss if it would be awkward if Pete Alonso re-signs with the Mets, break down New York's interest in Dylan Cease, and assess why David Stearns hasn't brought back Jose Iglesias yet.
The Cincinnati Reds have been surprisingly active this offseason. They signed outfielder Austin Hays to a one-year deal and traded for reliever Tyler Rogers,