AL West team need Pete Alonso the most, claims Mets analyst

Free agent Pete Alonso and his agent Scott Boras are taking their time before signing a deal with any Major League team. The offseason has been active, with notable names like Paul Goldschmidt, Christian Walker, Carlos Santana and Juan Soto either signed or traded.

New York Mets analyst John Harper discussed how Alonso could be a great fit for the Seattle Mariners, noting that the team has already missed out on adding key players to their roster. Harper also noted that many teams either lack the funds or are unwilling to spend further.

"Even though the Cubs dumped Bellinger soon as they got Tucker, a lot of these teams don't seem to have the money or they don't want to use it. Seattle, they need him more than anybody," Harper said.

Harper suggested that there aren't many clear opportunities for the team to make a move, and he believed the Mets wouldn't engage in bidding wars with themselves.

He also said David Stearns would likely aim to secure the best price, and the decision would ultimately come down to whether the team would extend their offer or wait it out.

The analyst also commented on Boras' tendency to wait out the market, citing an example involving J.D. Martinez that could parallel Pete Alonso's situation.

"Remember when they waited out J. D. Martinez, they got them for a bargain rate last year because nobody else wanted him either. So it could happen like that with Alonso," he stated.

Teoscar Hernandez signing with the Dodgers might be bad news for Pete Alonso

The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed the outfielder Teoscar Hernandez to a three-year, $66 million contract. While this is great news for the Dodgers, given Hernandez's outstanding 2024 season, it could spell trouble for Pete Alonso, according to Chris Landers of FanSided.

"With Hernandez off the table, Alonso isunequivocally the best righty hitter still a vailable," Landers wrote.

"While you'd think that would offer the Polar Bear (and his agent, Scott Boras) some leverage to work with, the simple fact is that there doesn't appear to be too much demand for corner bats who don't offer value either in the field or on the bases — a fact reinforced by how Alonso's market has played out so far this winter."

According to to Dan Bartels of the New York Post, the Mets had previously offered Alonso a three-year, $90 million deal, which he turned down. Reports indicate that Alonso is seeking a contract worth between $175 million and $200 million.

As the market for first basemen appears to be trending lower than expected, Pete Alonso may need to make a decision soon to secure his desired contract.