REPORTS: Former Mets GM Jim Duquette Clears the air with shocking proposal that will see Pete Alonso Accept to resign Three-Year Deal
As the MLB offseason nears its end, with Opening Day just 75 days away, several free agents remain unsigned. One notable example is third baseman Alex Bregman, who has attracted significant interest from multiple teams, though no agreement on contract terms has been reached. Meanwhile, New York Mets slugger and 2019 NL Rookie of the Year Pete Alonso appears to have garnered less interest. Teams have seemingly opted for other first basemen with more affordable contracts instead of meeting Alonso’s reported asking price, estimated between $174 million and $300 million over seven to nine years.
According to former Mets GM and current SiriusXM MLB Network Radio analyst Jim Duquette, Alonso may now be reconsidering his demands. In late December, the Mets reportedly offered him a three-year, $90 million contract, which Alonso did not accept. However, Duquette reports that Alonso has recently approached the Mets with a proposal for a similar three-year deal, including opt-outs, which is exclusively available to the team. While no agreement appears imminent, Alonso’s agent, Scott Boras, declined to comment on the matter.
“The financial specifics of the deal remain unclear, but such an agreement could benefit both parties, much like Cody Bellinger’s contract with the Cubs, which was finalized in late February 2024,” Duquette added. “There’s no reason to delay that long with Pete.” While Alonso’s reported willingness to consider a shorter-term deal suggests a significant concession by him and his agent, Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets’ cable TV network, reported that there is still considerable ground to cover before Alonso and the Mets reach an agreement. Responding to Duquette’s post, Martino stated the two sides “are not close to an agreement at this time. Things can happen fast, but they’re not happening yet.”
Earlier reports suggested that Boras was demanding a deal for Alonso comparable to the $214 million contract Prince Fielder signed with the Detroit Tigers in 2013. However, Boras denied those claims in an interview with SNY on Thursday.