Maybe Pete Alonso’s mercury is in retrograde, given this offseason has been nothing short of a cosmic misstep for the slugger. When the Mets were interested in him, he wasn’t, and now that the team’s not making a play for him, so, it seems like Alonso’s options have gone. With the offseason coming to a close soon, the 30-year-old has no offers on the table. 

Now, it’s starting to look like the Florida native may have missed his window. All the major teams seem to have locked down their first baseman—the Yankees with Paul Goldschmidt, the Astros with Christian Walker; the Mets could still make a move for Alonso, but not while the team is thinking of getting Nolan Arenado. So, if Pete Alonso is brought back to play first base, it’s looking unlikely that the Mets will be able to make a serious push for Arenado.

According to Fansided.com, the only way this could work is if the Mets are willing to get creative, shifting Vientos from first base to third, moving Alonso to designated hitter, and letting Arenado play third base. It’s a bold, out-of-the-box plan, but with the Mets needing to juggle their infield, there’s one thorn in Pete Alonso’s plans of coming back—Nolan Arenado.

If they go all in on Arenado, it seems like Alonso’s arrival would be off the table. But if Pete Alonso ends up signing elsewhere, then, trading for Arenado becomes a more realistic move. In the end, the Mets’ decision on Alonso might just hinge on whether they want to prioritize the slugger or chase the Gold Glove third baseman. Moreover, Nolan Arenado might also sign with the Yankees now that his former teammate is part of the Bronx. 

The Yankees have leverage for Arenado 

On Saturday, the New York Yankees made a big change, agreeing to a one-year, $12.5 million deal with 2022 NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt. Goldschmidt’s arrival might not only strengthen the Yankees’ lineup but could also have an effect on their pursuit of another big name—Nolan Arenado. Sources suggest that Goldschmidt’s presence in New York could be the game-changer that persuades Arenado to waive his no-trade clause. 

Recently, the Astros also tried their luck with the third baseman, but he didn’t waive his clause for them. That being said, Goldschmidt could possibly make it happen for the pinstripes. The two spent four years together with the St. Louis Cardinals. Yankees fans, however, should not get too excited, as Arenado isn’t exactly rolling out the welcome mat for the Yankees. 

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The 33-year-old reportedly has a list of six teams he’d approve a trade to, and the Yankees aren’t on it. But the Bronx Bombers aren’t backing down; earlier this offseason, they offered the Cardinals a trade involving Marcus Stroman for Arenado, but St. Louis wasn’t having it. Now, with Goldschmidt in the fold, the Yankees might just have the leverage they need to convince Arenado that New York is the place to be. 

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