Mets speculated to pursue reunion with $ 7 million 2x all-star if Pete Alonso goes
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Mets speculated to pursue reunion with $ 7 million 2x all-star if Pete Alonso goes

The New York Mets cannot fully turn attention to the 2025 season until Pete Alonso saga is resolved.

With less than a week to go until spring training begins, Mets and their four-time all-Star First Baseman still have not lost contract negotiations. It is not obvious that Alonso has more lucrative contract offers on the table elsewhere, but the deadlock rolls on.

If New York is willing to let Alonso go for their chosen price point, which seems to be three years, $ 70 million, they must also have a backup arrangement arrangement, preferably one that does not mean moving Breakout star Mark Vrento’s third base.

Would a decorated veteran that last wore a Mets uniform 2013 make sense as a reserve option?

On Tuesday, John Savo was from New York Mets at Sports Illustrated struck the idea by a reunion with the first bass man/appointed Hitter Justin Turner, a 16-year-old veteran who spent four years in Queens before his career took off with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

“Turner was a steady offensive contributor in 2024 and improved as the season went by,” Spareco wrote. “He struck .259/.354/.383 with 11 Homers and 55 RBI in 139 games shared between Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners, who acquired him at the trading deadline.”

“Although no one in free agency can fully replace Alonso’s power, Turner’s reliable right -handed bats and defensive versatility can provide mets with a valuable one -year security network if Ventos or Baty is struggling to handle first base details.”

Turner is a twice All-Star, by 2021, and has received the most valuable player’s votes on three occasions. Although he celebrated his 40th birthday in November, it still seems that his bat may have another productive season in it.

Mets may not be too worried about dollars and cents, but Turner projects to still be affordable. Spotrac is currently listing its market value in one year, $ 7.7 million, which would be a much cheaper Alonso alternative.

Of course, Mets cannot expect Turner to be Alonso, or something so close to him, but if he can stay over the league average and play solid first basic defense, he would be a reliable solution if the polar bear makes it walk.

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