Pete Alonso Deep In Talks With Blue Jays
34 seconds agoNew York Newsday's Tim Healey reports on Thursday that free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso is deep in contract talks with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to a source. Healey also writes that he'll believe an Alonso/New York Mets breakup only when he sees it. Alonso's free-agent market has been frigid this winter, with all signs initially pointing to him eventually re-signing with the Mets. However, New York already made a "last-ditch effort" to bring the 30-year-old right-handed slugger back on a three-year deal for around $68-70 million, which he rejected. Despite already signing outfielder Anthony Santander, Toronto hasn't ruled out adding Alonso. If Alonso were to sign with the Blue Jays, he would likely split first base and designated hitter duties with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and it would give Toronto yet another big-time power bat for the middle of their batting order. Stay tuned.
Source: Newsday - Tim Healey
Source: Newsday - Tim Healey