The New York Mets and Pete Alonso seem to be drifting apart, and it's all because of another misguided stance from MLB superagent Scott Boras.
After talks on a new contract fell through, the New York Mets appear to be shifting their focus away from Pete Alonso.
For free agents, spring training is something of a soft signing deadline. No one wants to be without a job when camp opens. Free agents want to know where they're playing, where they're going to live,
Still, some notable free agents and trade targets remain available, and that means a daily supply of MLB rumors as we move deeper into the back half of MLB's offseason. Speaking of which, Friday's supply of rumors can be found just below.
In the game of musical chairs at first base, longtime New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso appears to be the one left without a seat. Alonso, a free agent for the first time, hasn't found the lucrative deal he and his representation have been hoping for.
Pete Alonso has reportedly pitched an opt-out laden three-year deal to the Mets and the Mets alone. Get more details at MLB Trade Rumors.
Ken Rosenthal defends Scott Boras's high-risk, high-reward negotiation tactics, as seen in Alonso's and Bregman's decisions to reject substantial offers. Boras's focus on short-term contracts with opt-out clauses aims for higher future earnings,
There's a significant logjam in the free-agent market because player demands have gone up while teams are tightening payroll.
Ken Rosenthal, one of the most regarded figures in the baseball world, has made a gesture towards agent Scott Boras. The post Ken Rosenthal Offers an Olive Branch to Scott Boras Amid Public Distrust Due to Pete Alonso & Alex Bregman Fiasco appeared first on EssentiallySports.
The Mets already stole the offseason show — and a gigantic piece from the Yankees — by landing premier free agent Juan Soto earlier this winter. It looks all but certain now that there will be no