MLB Rumors: Pete Alonso future, Dodgers’ E-Rod flop, Red Sox almost blunder
MLB Rumors: Mets hope things work out with Pete Alonso
Another lame recruiting pitch to fuel your Thursday afternoon! The Mets, after sparking Pete Alonso trade rumors at the deadline, did not end up trading their star first baseman. Instead, the pitching staff was gutted, Tommy Pham was shipped to the desert, and the Mets hung a sharp turn toward the MLB basement.
That probably doesn’t make Alonso feel great. It’s not uncommon for players involved in trade rumors to feel undervalued and unappreciated. Alonso has spent his entire five-year career with the Mets, delivering three All-Star campaigns, two 40-plus home run seasons, and two 120-plus RBI seasons. He’s arguably the best power hitter in the National League.
Ask Mets Owner Steve Cohen, however, and the best he can offer up is “I hope it works out.”
Steve Cohen on Alonso: "Listen, we love Pete as a Met. He's an integral part of the Mets. He's still with us for another year. We hope we work things out. Even with (Nimmo), we worked things out in free agency. Hopefully we get a few shots at the apple and try to figure it out."
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) August 2, 2023
Ultimately, there’s not much else Cohen can really say here. Alonso’s contract expires next season and of course, the Mets probably want to work something out long-term. Losing him for nothing would be a serious detriment to the organization. That said, New York probably didn’t help its odds of keeping Alonso around by listening to trade offers all week. That doesn’t exactly imply the unwavering commitment a star of Alonso’s caliber might desire.
We can’t know the future, but the Mets have a pivotal 2024 season coming up. With Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer out of the picture, New York clearly doesn’t intend to compete any time soon. If that’s the case, is there really a future for prime Alonso in New York?