Pete Alonso has to take a shorter deal as the Mets aren't willing to go beyond $90 million. (Source: Imagn)
Pete Alonso is yet to find a new home or pen a new deal with the New York Mets as Spring Training draws closer. Reportedly the first baseman is looking for a contract value that none of the teams available in the big market signings are looking to match.
Speaking on The Mayor's Office, former Reds Hall of Famer and host Sean Casey stated that Alonso needs to accept that the New York Mets are not going to go higher than the three-year $90-million contract they have already offered. As per reports, the 30-year-old is looking for a longer contract possibly about five years with a range of $175-200 million.
"Looks like the Mets offered him three years for 90, and I have a feeling that the Mets aren’t willing to go any further lengthwise on that contract. I don’t think they want to get to that fourth year. So I think, you know, whoever’s out there I think Alonso wants at least five years...
