What an off-season! And seems like the New York Mets are just getting started. Spring training is just a couple of weeks away and now, rumors out there are the club might sign another player. After making some big moves with Juan Soto and Clay Holmes and with already-existing power from Francisco Lindor and Jose Siri, they are looking strong. Still, one piece of news is yet to be solved. The Mets and Pete Alonso saga – just like a movie!

Whenever we expect it to end, there is always a plot twist. Right now, it is Mark Canha. According to Jon Heyman, the Mets have offered Canha a non-guaranteed contract for 2025. Could they really replace Pete Alonso? This might be far from over. Let’s be clear—Canha can play first base, but he is an outfielder first. So, it does not scream “replacement” for Alonso just yet. However, it does add an interesting layer to the drama.

Canha really had a stellar 2022 season but flopped in the last two, with a mere .242 batting average and an OBP of .344 in 2024. But he would find himself back playing the way he was a couple of years ago. And the Mets are looking for a hitter who can easily fill in spots as they emerge. He helps to fill voids with his multifaceted qualities. Hence, it seems like a pretty good deal both ways.

But we still have no answer: Are the Mets really thinking about life without Pete Alonso, or is this just another power play to build a championship team? Fans have been buzzing over the rumors, and honestly, their reactions are pretty surprising. Not exactly what you’d expect.

Mets’ offseason drama: Canha signing sparks fan outrage amid Alonso saga

While the New York Mets were trying to wrap things up with Pete Alonso, Mark Canha’s name appeared in the mix. But the fans might not be exactly thrilled about it. Seems like the reaction’s been more of a “meh” than excitement.

A supporter chimed in with “Why? Canha sucks SMH.” They are frustrated with Canha’s performance and are letting everyone know about it. That is that kind of “I can’t believe this is happening” vibe when a player is underperforming yet not holding back.

With rumors around Mark Canha joining the Mets, a fellow baseball fan answered with a simple “No thank you.” Not all-in about the prospect, apparently, fans aren’t buying into the notion of Canha batting for the Mets. Just one of those examples of how he-said-she-said can get out of hand in trade talks.

Another baseball fan pointed out “No thanks to Canha. Enough bench scrubs… Now, let’s face it, the Braves are stacked. The Dodgers are two all-star teams, would it behoove the Mets to punt for the next two or three years? Might be an option… wait for their young talent to blossom then spend even bigger.” Their speculation is that Mark Canha is not a game-changer for the club, and he is just another bench player. With teams like the Braves and Dodgers stacked with talent, the Mets might be better off taking a step back for a couple of years. Instead of pushing hard now, they could focus on letting their younger talent develop and then make an even bigger splash in the future. Interesting thought! Don’t you think?

Another baseball fan weighed in, “He sux…we need to aim higher…” They are clearly not pleased as they are expecting a bigger name. Canha’s had his good plays, yet some fans believe the Mets can do better if they want the real thing. It’s all about raising expectations and going for those upgrades.

So, a person jokingly mentioned that Mark Canha’s .774 OPS isn’t really great: “.774 OPS is not raking hahahahah.” The point remains that Canha’s OPS isn’t too shocking, considering his pretty solid performance at the major league for quite a long time. His on-base skills, defense, and overall versatility are good enough to still be considered an asset by the Mets.

While Canha does bring some flex and depth, most are hoping for bigger names to help the Mets compete with other teams. So, they do have a lot to sort out! But do you think this might mark the end of their Alonso era?