The 2024 New York Mets had a great season, with making the NLCS the cherry on top of the sundae. The offseason had social media in a frenzy when star Outfielder Juan Soto was signed to a 15 year, $765 million dollar deal this winter. It’s obvious that cash is no issue of billionaire owner Steve Cohen’s. Here’s 3 reasons why the team should negotiate with Scott Boras and ink his client Pete Alonso to a lifetime contract.
- Because they can, financially speaking.
When money is tight, you obviously think “what’s the most important need to fill?” and prioritize that. For all you armchair GMs, you can go ahead and say the Mets can’t afford Pete Alonso, star first baseman, who is now a free agent after 6 splendid seasons in Queens. The reality remains that with the year Alonso had by deciding to “bet on himself,” that backfired and might save the Mets some money if he wishes to remain where someone is willing to pay as generously as Cohen will.
2. While Alonso had a somewhat mellow season, losing him would be a devastating blow to the team.
The 2019 NL East rookie of the year award winner, 4x All-Star and 2x Home Run Derby Champion displays pure strength and power hitting alongside fierce competitiveness. Losing a player who is heavily relied on in the lineup even though you’ve got guys like Fransisco Lindor, SS, and Soto is still powerful enough to break the dynamic of a franchise. Pete is the heart and soul of the team, being a fan favorite. He would definitely make the Mets pay by offensively haunting them if not re-signed.
3. The team would be unstoppable with a star studded lineup.
Money can buy championships, ask the New York Yankees. Imagine Alonso, Soto, and Lindor all on the same team.
Lindor had a 6.9 WAR in 2024, hitting 33 home runs and driving in 91, batting .273.
What a season.
Soto, 26, had a very great year himself with the Yankees, with a 7.9 WAR, hitting 41 home runs, 109 RBIs, batting .288 with a .419 OBP.
That’s not even counting the youthful guys such as C Fransisco Alvarez and DH Mark Vientos, who are also known offensive threats to put runs on the board.
I’m by no means a GM but if I look at a formidable lineup on paper like this potential one, I don’t see myself not making the NLCS again. I say to myself, I have who it takes to compete with the teams who are slowly falling apart.
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