Right now, Pete Alonso is the most popular player in the off-season. But for all the wrong reasons! Well, most are only talking about how a stellar player like him hasn’t locked a home for 2025 yet. The spring training is almost here and now it just seems shocking! But that’s what happens when the market isn’t analyzed well. And this isn’t new for Scott Boras clients; remember the Boras five last year? They all had a similar fate.

Now the New York Mets and Pete Alonso were said to have a “sizeable gap” in their talks. But it turns out the gap is not just sizeable, it’s massive. And now, talks have essentially seized. As per the New York Post’s Joel Sherman, Pete Alonso rejected the Mets offer ranging from $68-70 million for three years. He wants a $200 million contract for six years! Neither the calendar years nor the amount is what teams are willing to commit to. However, news regarding the Toronto Blue Jays pursuit of Alonso had come forth. But even that seems to be distant now.

Pete Alonso’s future with the Blue Jays doubtful

The Toronto Blue Jays would like nothing more than to keep their star player, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. But, given he would be a free agent after this season, things don’t look bright. Vlad already rejected their initial offer, saying it was not what he was looking for. The number that he needs is north of $400. And so, Toronto might be looking for a replacement, and the New York Times reported that the Blue Jays are in the mix for Alonso. Are they really?

MetsMuse on X reported that the Blue Jays are looking to seriously extend Vladimir Guerrero’s contract. Plus, they have also apparently furthered their talks with Anthony Santander. Now this won’t be surprising: Vlad is set up to be the next big thing in the off-season unless he gets an extension. And if he slips from the Jays, his free agency rate is something they might not be able to afford.

Teams will be waiting with baits to get a powerful bat like Vlad. With this, Pete Alonso’s chances in the Toronto Blue Jays are dimming too. However, the Mets in the Pete Alonso pursuit may have truth, but not him as a Vlad replacement. Instead, the Jays might want to increase their hitting prowess by keeping both the stars. “If the Blue Jays landed Alonso, they’d still prefer to keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a person familiar with the club’s thinking said. Guerrero played 12 games at third base last year, and he and Alonso could serve as the club’s designated hitters,” wrote Rosenthal and Sammon in The Athletic.

Well, if that is the case, maybe Pete Alonso still has one door open. But so far this solely depends on Vlad.

Pete Alonso’s rejecting offers raises major criticism

Pete Alonso’s contract decisions have raised eyebrows, and now that he has rejected yet another offer by the Mets, it’s even more brutal. Because it’s no secret that the market for first basemen isn’t at its best. It’s “tanked” is what insiders believe, yet bending the knee is not what Alonso or Scott Boras seem to be at. Jon Heyman, in fact, is questioning whether Pete Alonso is setting his sights too high.

Heyman said, “I mean, the days when Prince Fielder got $214 million for nine years—those seem to be long gone. I guess we got a hint of that recently with more recent signings.” Heyman mentioned that even Freddie Freeman, the literal World Series ring winner and MVP, had to settle for a $162 million deal. And a lot of that is deferred, so ultimately it’s worth about $140 million. In that case, can Pete Alonso, who put out his career-worst last season, entail such a high payout? Not to mention he is in his 30s when injuries and a drag in performance are common.

Surprisingly, Polar Bear even rejected an offer from the Los Angeles Angels. A $50 million deal for two years ($25 million per season), as reported by sportscaster Lee Hamilton. But if Alonso is not comfortable with the pay, maybe he can do what Cody Bellinger did last time. He signed with the Cubs, and he even had the opt-out, and it was a prove-it year for him. Proving his worth, Bellinger is wearing pinstripes now.

Don’t you think Pete Alonso should also consider the same approach? Be open and share your thoughts with us!