The confirmation of Pete Alonso‘s return to the New York Mets was a relief for fans who see the first baseman as a symbol of the team and dreamed of having him in the lineup in the debut season in Queens of Dominican Juan Soto, especially after he signed the most lucrative contract in Major League Baseball history, worth $765 million over 15 years.
However, Essentially Sports highlighted a possible complication in the saga, as it seems that the billionaire owner of the Mets, Steve Cohen, was not very satisfied with the way the negotiations were carried out and could contemplate a new move for the end of the 2025 season and attract another star, having his sights set on Canadian-Dominican Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who will be a free agent at the end of the year.
The Mets are a team under construction that aims to conquer the World Series, in 2024 they went far when they fell against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series and with Vlady they would be closer to the goal.
Who could replace Pete Alonso on the Mets?
On the YouTube channel, WFAN addressed the debate over the ideal candidate to replace Pete Alonso, who only reached a two-year, $54 million deal, although at the end of the first year he has the option to become a free agent and seek the long-term contract he craves. In the meantime, the Mets can analyze their alternatives for the next winter market and one of the most attractive in terms of talent and marketing is Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who will be free from the Toronto Blue Jays.
“Vlad Guerrero getting, say, a 10-year, $400 million contract. Now, is that crazy, by the way? Considering what the Blue Jays and Vlad are probably talking about right now? $40 million a year, a 10-year contract, he’s still only 26 years old, like 10 years and $400 million is a realistic package for Vlad Guerrero Jr., am I right?” one of the presenters opined.
His point of view was seconded by the other presenter, who considered that this will be the price with which he will go into next offseason.
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