The 2023 MLB offseason will undoubtedly turn the fortunes of several players. While some offers are expected, some will definitely shock the MLB fans. Now, The New York Mets star player also registered his name on the latter list. While the Mets have been hopeful to get back their first baseman after the 2023 season is over, interestingly, their hope faces a potential threat from a stronger rival. Interestingly, an MLB insider says the player also has an interest in the rival team.

The New York Mets and Pete Alonso’s ongoing contract tale took a twisted turn when the Chicago Cubs’ appeared as a potential threat. An MLB insider confirms that The Cubs have their eye on Pete. They are reportedly ready to do “everything they can” to get the player. However, there are twists and turns in the story.

The Chicago Cubs eyeing for Pete Alonso

During the offseason, things will probably go upside down for the Mets’ star baseman. While his current team has not given up on him yet, potential suitors emerge in the trade market. According to the Cubs reporter Bruce Levine, “The mumbling out there is the Cubs are going to do everything they can to trade for Pete Alonso from the Mets.” He further continues that the player has one year left in his current contract, so the price will also be steep for him.

Throughout the entire season, the star baseman and the team’s performance went opposite. While the player performed pretty well, the team couldn’t manage to get wins. This has come to a point where David Stearns statement that they  want to have the Polar Bear as the starting first baseman on Opening Day, can’t even stop the rumors. While exploring other options, the Chicago Cubs intention is getting the priority.

Well, the Cubs eyeing Alonso is nothing illogical though. The team lacks the first baseman and Alonso is a great fit for it. Moreover, another insider Jesse Rogers expressed, that the player is also eyeing the team. He stated, “He has surveyed the big-market contending teams and saw that the Cubs don’t have any first basemen. They have a pretty good team and a great market, so I think he wants to come here as much as they want him.”  They can even offer him better value than the Mets. This can probably be a potential threat to Steve Cohen.

Though the Mets haven’t yet expressed any news about the trade of Alonso, the Cubs are not the only team to have an eye on him.

Pete Alonso’s Probable Landing Spots

Well, that’s not sure whether the player will go to any other team or not. But the sources say that besides the Cubs the Milwaukee Brewers also has their eye on the player. These two teams even talked about the trade proposal with the Mets at this year’s trade deadline. Though fans expect him to stay with his current him at least for the next season, the outcome will become clear with time.

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As the season is going towards the offseason, the teams are getting under pressure to strengthen their lineup for the next season. No matter what the Polar Bear chooses, his demand is stating his potential as the starting baseman.

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