NY Mets: Pete Alonso contract expectations are completely reasonable

The 2024 New York Mets found themselves in quite the favorable predicament when the team had SP Jorge Lopez throw his glove into the stands post game mid June. The team miraculously went on a significant winning streak, and when the popular McDonald’s mascot Grimace threw out the ceremonial first pitch at one game, the team went on a 7 game winning streak. Here is why the team and billionaire owner Steve Cohen should be willing to pay Star first baseman Pete Alonso what he is asking for.

It’s been reported that Alonso, 30, is seeking anywhere between $175 – 200 million dollars in his potential deal. Scott Boras, who is Alonso’s agent, has specific amounts he demands for his clients, ranging in the upper value amounts typically.

Regardless of Alonso being a Boras client, Alonso has been a key participant and factor in the team’s success. Being a two time home run derby champion, a four time All-Star, and the 2019 NL East Rookie of the Year Award winner, Alonso is an established leader who has endeared himself to the Mets’ fanbase.

Alonso deserves anywhere within the contract demands he is seeking. I personally feel that the leadership and work ethic atop solid skill set that he brings to the team deserves a reasonable amount, which lies within that margin.

If he asked for more than $200 million, I’d agree that it’s unreasonable. I personally believe Cohen should recognize losing Alonso to potentially the Seattle Mariners or an NL rival would be catastrophic.

If Cohen would recognize Alonso’s worth, and see that he is not asking for to much, he’d handle business. It’s for the best.