"Best way to do that is either Pete Alonso or Alex Bregman" - MLB insider urges AL West contender to swoop in star free agent

Many believe that Pete Alonso will re-sign with the New York Mets, David Stearns still holds a leverage, as they have an option to move Mark Vientos from third to first and instead sign Alex Bregman.

Meanwhile, there's one team, MLB insider Robert Murray believes should come in and swoop under the nose of the Mets.

"There’s a team — I know we’re going to be talking about it later — that I think should swoop in and get him: the Seattle Mariners," Murray said on Foul Territory (6:00 onwards). "They have such a need for another bat. They need offense. They need to supplement that pitching. They cannot trade from that pitching in order to improve the offense."

For Murray, the solution lies in two names: Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman. Both players would immediately elevate Seattle’s lineup and position it as serious contenders in the AL West.

"Keep the pitching staff intact, go and improve the lineup, and the best way to do that is either with Pete Alonso or Alex Bregman," Murray added.

"I’ve been adamant about this. I did a pretty big rant about it on my podcast the other day, and here I am again doing it. So, yeah, that’s where I stand."

---

Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso's free agency duel

It's difficult to predict that the team that signs Alex Bregman won't sign Pete Alonso, as there's a lot of similarity between the two. Both are wanted by their former teams but on favorable contracts. Meanwhile, both of Scott Boras' clients have expectations which no team believes to be worth it at the moment.

Alex Bregman, a third baseman, has won two World Series rings with the Houston Astros, the only team he has represented in the majors since making his debut in 2016.

The same goes for Pete Alonso, who may not have a World Series ring to show off, but has been consistent in hitting home runs. The former Home Run Derby champion was clutch against the Milwaukee Brewers, clinching the postseason series with a home run off Devin Williams.

Alonso could be an everyday first baseman, while Bregman, though a hot corner specialist, could be moved around in the infield. However, he doesn't have the same power game as Alonso.

Teams interested in one player are conveniently also interested in the other. A decision should be around the corner, but where either player lands is anybody's guess. What do you think?